topcat

I'm getting really fed up with the fresh bread available near me (choice of Brumby's/Coles/Woolies). None of it lasts long and the wholemeal etc options seem to actually be white with a token handful of whole grain. Tasmania has miles better bread (even the packaged/sliced stuff) and I'm tired of going to the supermarket all the time just for bread.

So I'm thinking of getting a breadmaker and making my own but are they really worth it? I've seen a fairly cheap one (no timer), but have vague memories of trying bread made in one back in the UK and finding it a bit strange and yeasty.

Any thoughts would be appreciated,

TC

podgypossum

Do you have the bakers chain called "Bakers Delight" up there?? We have them in Adelaide and also were tading in New Zealand too. Their bread is wonderful, and htey do every kind you can thnk of. Most branches make it onsite fresh daily, and i have found that it keeps a long time.

Goodpubmisser

Keep the bread in the fridge it lasts longer.

ABCDiamond

Talking about Bread ....
Our local fruit & veg shop sells bread for 95c per large loaf, and it lasts longer than the Main brands at Woolworths etc., and they cost about $2.40 a loaf. It freezes well, but only lasts about 2 days after freezing. It's the "Country" brand, also sold in some shops for $1.50 !

I'm also interested in replies on bread machines. I might get one for my wifes birthday if they are any good

podgypossum

oooh..you romantic fool you...

bondipom

I've become a big fan of Turkish bread. The vietnamese bakeries can be good because they picked up a few techniques from the French.

podgypossum

since i have been on my ahem... posterior reducing regime (not allowed to say diet!!) I have discovered that most breads are not that healthy for you.
Most breads unless they are high in whole grains, or rye, which is the best, are high on the glycemic food index, which isnt good for blood sugar levels.
Not that it will stop most of you eating it !! But for those looking for a healthy life, stay off all breads but the ones listed above.

dotty

For tasty brown try Noble Rise avail in the supermarkets about $2.70 a loaf but its really thick brown and grainey.

Anyone on the sunny coast who wants to chop a bucket load off their grocery bill try Erbachers on the road out to BLI BLI from the Plaza.

Milk $1.60 compared to $2.97 in supers

Bread 900g for $1.45 instead of almost $3.00 in supers

Eggs, fresh actually laid there about $3.00

most fruit and veg half the price of supermarkets.

It does not last as long in the heat as the supermarket stuff but all that probably means is its got less chemicals in it.

They also do a cheese that has taste, Kenilworth vintage, great stuff .

WBB

my mrs has been talking about getting a breadmaker when (if) we get to aussie, is the bread that bad there ?

podgypossum

Not in my opinion no..but its all relative according to your taste. The stuff i buy at BD is better than UK

cherry6

Why is bread so bloody expensive in Australia? They grow wheat etc surely?

WBB

i think it is hard to keep fresh for long, keeping it in the fridge does help though.

bondipom

In the UK the supermarkets sell it a loss leader in the supposed price wars. Same with baked beans.

Simone

We have a bread maker. It's good and quite easy, but still can't be bothered to make it half the time, but that's cos I'm lazy.
And I can't get those ready bread packs cheaply.
And the breads that do come out are quite small. So all in all it's easier and cheaper buying here (in Holland)

In WA lots of people (I know) have breadmakers. MUch more than here. And you can get the flour with all stuff in it (so ready) in bulk easily apparently.

cherry6

What about yoghurt makers? Yoghurt is quite expensive as well isnt it? Anyone made their own?