Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook. The Goodness of Homemade Bread the Easy Way

Editorial Review
Everyone loves fresh bread, but not the time it takes to make it. Bread machines are hot items in the kitchen because they take the work out of making homemade bread. Even better, Betty Crocker takes the mystery out of the bread machine and brings you easy-to-use recipes for both 1 1/2-pound and 2-pound loaves that work for all the popular bread machine models. We've packed this book with over 100 recipes to tempt your tastebuds. There are delicious bread recipes for classic favorites, rustic breads, sweet doughs, coffeecakes and buns. Betty Crocker's Bread Machine Cookbook also offers a host of recipes for doughs to mix, then shape and bake in a conventional oven -- such as foccacia, breadsticks and pizza doughs -- with easy-to-follow illustrations on how to shape and trim the loaves. Best of all, you can trust these recipes will work in your bread machine because the Betty Crocker kitchens have tested the recipes in several different machines to ensure success at home. We've also loaded up this book to include information on bread machine ingredients; glossary of bread machine ingredients, techniques, and terms; and a breakdown of the various features found on different models of machines and how to use them. There's nothing better than the taste of homemade bread -- and no one brings it to you better than Betty Crocker.
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Customer Reviews

Great Balomg with Betty

2008-09-23
Great, good recipes. Have used several already. With today's economy Bread machine use is A+.

Not right for Panasonic SD-YD250

2008-08-31
I bought this book along with the Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Machine. The book that comes with the bread machine was far better than this book in producing edible loaves. I found that of the 4 recipes I tried from this book, that they were all off in the wetness by 1/4 cup in one direction or another. This produced uneven loaves, one being undercooked inside, another gummy, a third lumpy. My fourth loaf was starting to look dry and lumpy like the third, so I looked at both recipes and added more water until it started to form a real ball in the kneading process. When I reviewed the proportions of dry/wet ingredients in the owners manual of the bread machine, it was obviously quite off from what is recommended in this book.

So-so

2008-06-09
As a BOOK, this is excellent -- great pictures, clear instructions, well organized, lots of variety. I was salivating as I read through it the first time.

However, after trying about half a dozen recipes, I have to say I'm not quite so impressed. The breads didn't taste as good the ingredients would indicate. For example, the onion cheese bread was not particularly cheesy nor onion-y. I tried again without the cheese and had to more than double the onion to get a flavorful result.

I guess it's a good starting point. If the recipe comes out how you like it, great; if not, you can experiment. Maybe I've been spoiled by the Internet: I like the feedback and user comments on AllRecipes.com so I have realistic expectations before I decide to use my time and ingredients.

This is the best!

2008-06-05
This is the cookbook to have when you use a bread machine. Not only are the recipes wonderful but it has lots of useful information and pictures. I wish I'd had it when I first started (so does my husband).

Still loving Betty!

2008-05-29
My first cookbook was a Betty Crocker, so when I bought my Breadmachine, it was only natural to buy a Betty Crocker bread book. I love it!!! There is so much variety from plain to fancy and the recipes I have made thus far are absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this book!!!!!GET IT!

Great Bread Cookbook

2008-05-18
Everyone loves fresh bread, but not the time it takes to make it. Bread machines are hot items in the kitchen because they take the work out of making homemade bread. Even better, Betty Crocker takes the mystery out of the bread machine and brings you easy-to-use recipes for both 1 1/2-pound and 2-pound loaves that work for all the popular bread machine models. We've packed this book with over 100 recipes to tempt your tastebuds. There are delicious bread recipes for classic favorites, rustic breads, sweet doughs, coffeecakes and buns. Betty Crocker's Bread Machine Cookbook also offers a host of recipes for doughs to mix, then shape and bake in a conventional oven -- such as foccacia, breadsticks and pizza doughs -- with easy-to-follow illustrations on how to shape and trim the loaves. Best of all, you can trust these recipes will work in your bread machine because the Betty Crocker kitchens have tested the recipes in several different machines to ensure success at home. We've also loaded up this book to include information on bread machine ingredients; glossary of bread machine ingredients, techniques, and terms; and a breakdown of the various features found on different models of machines and how to use them. There's nothing better than the taste of homemade bread -- and no one brings it to you better than Betty Crocker.

Another wonderful book from Betty!

2008-05-06
I just recently bought my first bread machine. When I was browsing, I came across this cookbook and bought it simply because I have always had good luck with my other Betty Crocker recipes. I love this book! It makes it so easy, especially for beginning bread makers! It has a ton of tips in the beginning to ensure your bread turns out perfect everytime. It even has a trouble shooting section so you can figure out what went wrong if the bread is not good. The recipes are delicious, and the specialty breads are so beautiful and look so difficult, I am proud to serve them to guests. I highly recommend this book to anyone using a bread machine. It's a must have!

BETTY CROCKER BEST BREAD MACHINE COOKBOOK

2008-04-28
Excellent cookbook with easy to follow instructions with added tips and advice. Pages stick together but you can easily de-stick them.

Excellent information, not sure about the recipes

2008-04-25
I would recommend this book for new bread machine users. It contains a lot of valuable information about things like types of flour and their results, troubleshooting failed loaves, etc. I tried several recipes (followed them to the letter) and the loaves looked nice but tasted disappointingly bland. The olive bread wasn't sufficiently olive-y, ditto for jalapeno and corn loaves. I'm sure I can tweak the ingredients to my taste, but right now I'm having more success with a basic recipe I found on a flour bag. Even so, this book has given me good information and plenty of ideas so I think it's worth the money.

Truly the best!

2008-04-07
I am so glad I got this cookbook. The directions are easy to follow, there's tons of information, and fantastic recipes! I have to pace myself or I will live solely off bread--I highly recommend the double-garlic potato bread. I could eat a whole 2 lb. loaf in one sitting!!