Baking

Stand mixers, bread gear and pastry tools for bakery-quality results.

Buying guides & comparisons

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Best Bread Machine: 4 Bread Makers for Every Kitchen

Best bread machine for most bakers: the KBS Pro. The Cuisinart is the easy first pick. Bread makers compared on loaf size, programs and owner reports.

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Basic White Bread Recipe for a Bread Machine, 1 to 2 lb

A basic white bread recipe for a bread machine with exact amounts for 1, 1.5 and 2 lb loaves, the right order to load the pan and tips for a soft crumb.

How-to

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How to Convert a Bread Recipe for a Bread Machine (1 to 2 lb)

How to convert a bread recipe for a bread machine: match the flour to your pan, adjust liquid and yeast, and load in the right order. Includes a size chart.

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Why Is My Bread Machine Bread Dense? Causes and Fixes

Why is my bread machine bread dense? Usually too much flour, weak yeast or the wrong flour. Here are the causes, a fix table and a ratio that works.

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How to Make Pizza Dough in a Bread Machine (Easy Recipe)

How to make pizza dough in a bread machine: add water, oil, flour and yeast, run the dough cycle, then shape and bake. Ratios, timing and fixes inside.

Recipes

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Cinnamon Rolls With Bread Machine Dough (Cream Cheese Icing)

Cinnamon rolls with bread machine dough: run the dough cycle, roll, fill, cut 12, rise and bake at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes, then top with cream cheese icing.

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Whole Wheat Bread Machine Recipe: Honey Sandwich Loaf

A whole wheat bread machine recipe for a soft 100% whole wheat honey sandwich loaf, with amounts for 1, 1.5 and 2 lb pans and tips for a taller, lighter crumb.