Home bread maker: how it works, its capabilities, which bread machine is better to buy for a large family

Lately, many people prefer natural farm food, this also applies to bread. Therefore, they prefer not to buy it in the store, but to bake it themselves in a homemade bread maker. It is not difficult to choose this device; it is enough to carefully study its parameters and functions.

Principle of operation

The prototypes of the first devices designed for baking bakery products were invented back in 1987, they were released by the well-known company "Panasonic". Naturally, the primary models were not as functional as modern ones, but the main function and principle of operation have been preserved to this day.

The device is arranged as follows:

• has an outer casing equipped with heating elements;
• inside there is a container into which the necessary grocery material is laid;
• there is a special spatula for thoroughly mixing the ingredients and then kneading the dough;
• the upper part is treated with a Teflon coating so that the product does not burn;
• convenient control system.

The first models had only one blade, which helped to mix the products, but today the units two are already installed, which makes the batch better, so bread and other pastries are soft and air.

Main functions

Modern home bread makers work in an automated mode, you just need to select the required program. The temperature regime is selected and regulated using a special temperature sensor that fully controls the heating process. The hostess only needs to put in the correct amount of ingredients, press the button and wait for the completion of the work.

Although you don't have to wait, as most of the devices have a timer with which you can set the optimal time. In the meantime, the bakery is working, you can do other things. Besides, the unit can bake not only bread, but also all kinds of buns, muffins, since the device is equipped with a large number of programs.

Work programs

Furnace devices are provided in a wide range. There are models in which, in addition to the main function - baking bread, there are even modes that allow you to cook sweet jams, homemade jams and much more.

You can choose a bakery for the home of a simple sample, without additional functions. Such a device is much cheaper, but nevertheless, they also have programs that help to make safe or gluten-free bread. There are good devices with a manual control system, in which case the hostess independently determines the time for kneading, raising the dough and further baking.

One of the most useful functions in the appliance is kneading. There are machines that allow you to make dough for pizza and homemade noodles. Many women are trying to buy them.

If you plan to cook not only white, but also rye bread, then you need to approach the choice of a bread machine more carefully. The fact is that a higher temperature is required to bake such a loaf. In a conventional device, the dough simply will not rise, and after baking, the product will be very tough and inedible. Therefore, one cannot do without consulting the seller or studying the instructions.

Almost every model has a high power rating, although additional heating has practically no effect on energy consumption, the difference will be minimal.

Additional functions

If you plan to purchase a device, then it is better to choose a bread maker for the home with many programs and additional functions, which will allow the hostess to realize much more ideas.

Such units make it possible to experiment, change components, add completely new ones, for example, all kinds of nuts, dried fruits.

There are mechanisms with a built-in dispenser, which makes the process easier: you do not need to constantly be near the oven to lay the product, the device will do everything on its own, observing sequence.

Many women liked the function that remembers the settings, when, if the power is accidentally turned off, the machine will save everything, and then continue its work.

But products with a viewing window are not so popular. The fact is that the presence of glass on the lid often violates the temperature regime, and this, in turn, spoils the taste of the bread and the crust becomes very tough.

Each model has its own control system: some have basic information on the display, others have a built-in sound notification. There are also light signaling devices. Actually, each manufacturer equips stoves with its own characteristics, but this is not so important. The main thing is that the device meets the basic requirements.

Criteria for the right choice

At the very beginning, you need to figure out what design parameters a home appliance should have, first of all - to determine the required weight of future baking.

For a small family of 3-5 people, a 1 kg loaf is quite enough.

The same parameter is responsible for the dimensions of the device itself. It should be noted right away that these devices are quite large in size: even the smallest and most compact devices will be no less than a standard microwave oven. In addition, in the process of work, they vibrate quite strongly, which means they need to be provided with a reliable, spacious and stable place with an absolutely flat surface.

Then it is worth deciding on the power, mainly devices differ in two types:

• low-power - 550 W;
• powerful - 1650 watts.

This parameter determines how long the bread will be baked and what size it will eventually turn out. Also, when choosing, you should pay attention to the volume of the bowl: it can be from 500 grams to 1 kg.

Basically, standard loaves of 0.5 or 1 kg are baked in ovens. Although there are machines that allow you to bake a bakery product of 1.5 kg. Such models are mainly acquired by large families.

But if you plan to use devices for baking small buns and sweet saikas, then you should pay attention to the machines that are equipped with a special dividing plate. In addition, such devices have additional molds of various shapes and volumes.