Elite Gourmet Maxi-Matic EBM8103B Programmable Bread Maker Machine, 3 Loaf Sizes, 19 Menu Functions Gluten Free White Wheat Rye French and more, 2 Lb, Black

I'm a complete beginner when it comes to baking, so I was excited to try out this Elite Gourmet Maxi-Micro-Micro-Micro-Micro-Micro-Micro-Micro-Mini The Matic EBM8103B Programmable Bread Maker, which advertises itself as "fool-proof," proof”. br>The product was delivered on time, in good condition, and in the manner described by the seller. For protection, the items are packaged in a sturdy box. The imprint on the work surface in the kitchen It has a crock-like surface. This unit is a little taller than the previous one, and it comes with a pot. This breadmaker is surprisingly light for its size. br>Because of my lack of experience, I read through the manual's 10 instructional pages several times to ensure I got everything right the first time; There were a few minor inconsistencies that didn't stop me from continuing. I followed the cleaning and prepping instructions to the letter. I went out to get the ingredients for my first loaf after following the heat instructions. There are a total of 19 different pre-made outfits to choose from. There are defined programs for small, medium, and large groups, with half of them allowing for small, medium, and large groups. I went with the most basic medium for my first attempt. medium in size Using program 1, make a crusty white loaf. The directions stress the importance of using the correct ingredients/quantities and adding them to the baking pan in the correct order. So, once again, I followed the instructions meticulously. After you've placed the pan in the bread maker, all you have to do now is press the Start button to get things started. The program I chose has a three-hour running time, which I found to be divided into three roughly equal segments. The bread maker alternates several minutes of stirring with several minutes of resting for about 50 minutes. When the ingredients were stirred together, they formed a fist-sized ball of dough, which then settled and flattened as it rested. The dough then fermented for about an hour, during which time it doubled in size (all of this can be seen through the observation window in the bread maker's lid). Finally, another hour or so of baking was required until the machine beeped, signaling the end of the cycle. During this time, the kitchen was filled with the comforting aroma of baking bread, which brought back childhood memories. br>The final result can be seen in the attached photo. The flavor and texture of the warm, freshly baked bread Baked bread did not disappoint, and I am excited to try some of the more advanced baking options, such as French bread and whole-wheat bread. Two minor points to note: wheat, sandwich bread, and so on. br>br> 1) The kneading blade is left in place while baking the bread; As a result, when the loaf is removed from the pan, it will have a small indentation on the underside. This has no bearing on my enjoyment of the bread, but it is worth noting for any perfectionist bakers. 2) I'm not planning on using this bread maker every day, and it takes up a lot of counter space. . . . As a result, it will almost certainly spend the majority of its life in a kitchen cabinet, and it sadly lacks the cable storage feature that some other appliances offer.

Quincy Parker

| Oct 29, 2021

In my photos, you can see how I used the machine to make my 500g brioche bread dough (Romanian cozonac) as well as make and bake a 1. 5 pound quick white bread loaf (I didn't have instant yeast at the time, so it would have been larger if I had used proper yeast - Even so, it was delicious! This is simple to use and clean, and it will forever change the way I make bread. Look at how big my dough grew! It had brushed up against the lid! It was well-kneaded and leavened (I used the leaven setting of 13). Do you have a low price point? You don't want to spend $150 on a bread machine, but you still want to bake bread? BUY THIS.

Wayne Osborne

| Sep 18, 2021

This was purchased to replace my old bread maker, which had become obsolete. I didn't expect it to outperform my old machine, but it does! br>br>First and foremost. . . It's only two-thirds the size of the original machine, but it can still make a two-pound loaf. When every inch of counter space counts, this is especially useful. br>br>The second improvement is that the machine starts mixing in a more gentle pattern, which reduces the amount of flying ingredients. br>br>And the final surprise is that the loaf crust is much more even and has a lot less bubbles than my old machine, which made crusts overly hard; I'm not sure if this is due to the pan coating (which appears to be similar to my old pan), or if it is due to more detailed programming. I'm guessing it's a mix of both. Now is the time. br>br> The part that I'm not so sure about. The manual won't hold a newbie's hand; it's fine for someone who's used a bread machine before, but I imagine it'll be intimidating if you've never used one before. br>br>To lock and unlock the pan, twist it about an eighth of a turn. I've never seen anything like it. However, because the manual makes it clear, I don't believe people should be too upset if they haven't read it. br>br>I've noticed a lot of people complaining about the customer service here, but I've never had to deal with them, so I can't comment on that. As an aside. br>br> The manual emphasizes the importance of following the recipes exactly as they are written. This is beneficial to beginners. The machine, on the other hand, did a fantastic job with my homemade recipe and was very understanding when I forgot to change the weight on another loaf from 1 to 2. The weight ranges from 5 to 2 pounds. Both loaves turned out even better than my previous machine, and I am very pleased with it.

Leon Jarvis

| Jul 21, 2021

I wasn't expecting much in the way of flavor, but I didn't anticipate a deformed white boulder with a gummy center. On the internet, I used chat to contact the company. It's incredibly aggravating and maddening. After I answered, the person continued to ask the same question. Never responded to my question and then transferred me to a technician page without my permission. I couldn't tell her I didn't want to be transferred because I couldn't express myself. I was told on the page that I would have to pay $5 to speak with a technician! No, I don't believe so! I returned that jerk to Amazon. Also, the nonstick interior lining appeared to be a very thin coating of possibly Teflon, which I didn't expect and was suspicious of in terms of toxicity because it appeared fragile and scratchable.

Lauryn Garrett

| Sep 18, 2021

I can get it in place and lock it down after a few tries, but it's difficult, and the Maxi-Mat website isn't very helpful. If you don't pay $5, Matic will not answer your questions. There is a fee of $0. 00 (refundable). I don't care if it's refundable; I'm not going to pay to have my questions about their product answered; that's not good business. I've read the manual several times, but it doesn't specify how to position the pan (straight in or at an angle) before locking it in by turning it clockwise. It shouldn't be that difficult, and I imagine it would be even more difficult if the pan was packed with bread-making ingredients. I honestly believe it would have been easier to just keep making bread by hand rather than messing with a machine; once you've done it a few times, it's fairly simple. Save your money by doing only a few minutes of actual work and the rest of the time waiting for it to rise.

Gwendolyn HERBERT

| Nov 05, 2021