Why You're Probably Using Your Cuisinart Bread Machine WRONG!

[@Greymourn]

I can’t express my happiness and gratitude for an intro that was concise. I watched your whole video because it was not needlessly wordy or repetitive. Finally a person who can just be informative on a KZbin video.

[@zemimsky]

I'm a student in bakery and heavier bread is better, it means you are using normal flour and let the machine do it's thing. You could alternatively let it rise a lil longer. Industrial store bought breads use additives which make it light and fluffy but it does not mean they are healthier (even if they so claim on the labels). I was gifted this machine for my birthday and just had a test run today. Should have watched your video first! I was jumping each time it beeped and didn't know what it was doing. (I'm used to a big industrial oven at school xD) but thank you so much for this ! Much better than reading the instruction manual. (I made Fougasse (fine herbs and olives bread) and it came it amazing!

[@MeemReviews]

ohhh, that sounds amazing! I would love to try that too! Thank you for sharing your expertise knowledge, I'm glad to know I'm not doing anything wrong with my bread!

[@zemimsky]

@@MeemReviews Deefinitely not !! doing anything wrong with your bread. yeast will create chemical reactions and create air bubbles and that makes the bread light and fluffy; but for that, time is needed. If you let the dough proof longer, more action happens. Then a lil punching to evacuate said gases, shaping let rest again, bake = your typical baguette or loaf at bakery stores. Industries don't have those two resting periods. ♥ keep up the amazing work with the household item reviews! Very useful, very insightful, very well done :D ♥

[@arturq6561]

Could you share your recipe with us :D?

[@yaad2226]

so we can use normal flour? and what should we care about when using normal flour wastagi?

[@zemimsky]

@@yaad2226 a little bit of salt to give your dough strength and flavor, yeast to help rise, and that's it :D lots of love and care and respect the dough' resting times ;)

[@ivanmadethis]

I have the same one and I love this thing! I admit I use it mostly for mixing the dough and I prefer to bake it later in the oven myself but it's still a big help to have this take care of all the kneading and rising. My favorite recipes that I've tried so far are the banana walnut bread (absolutely delicious) and the focaccia bread - so fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Yum!!

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks for sharing, I'm not a fan of bananas, but I will definitely try the focaccia bread!

[@vandnapatel9956]

@@MeemReviews Are you able to make a 2 lb loaf without it oozing out or hitting the lid? I read some reviews on Amazon saying that so worried and am wondering if I should return it.

[@MeemReviews]

As long as you measure correctly and don’t pack your measuring cup.. I have a feeling that’s where others are going wrong.

[@Cathy.C.]

Excellent review! I have had this machine for two years, but learn some things watching your video. Thanks for posting such a well fought out detailed review.!

[@MeemReviews]

That's awesome! I'm glad you found me! 😊

[@RonInTexas]

Such a good review! Thank you! I hardly ever bake bread but lately have taken my old Sunbeam out and made one loaf a week or so ago. Today I was going to make more and it would not mix. I read up how to fix but nothing would work. I went online and got this one after watching this video. I learned so much lol! Thanks again!

[@MeemReviews]

oh, that's awesome! Glad I could help you make your purchase! Have fun making bread and more!

[@leonardjones2926]

This was a very good presentation on how this machine functions. I just brought my bread machine the exact same model and I was very impressed by the presentation. Thanks.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome and appreciate the comment! thanks!

[@chrisbgood2359]

I also loved this videos as many others have noted. Very clear and detailed explanation. Thank you!!! Subscribed.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

Just bought this machine! Excited to get started.

[@edwardebel1847]

Excellent review! Straight forward and to-the-point. Well done!

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Alex-yw9qi]

Awesome video! I got this for my girlfriend she’s been wanting one. We wiped down the machine inside and there was so much residue! It was like green.

[@MeemReviews]

Right!? Good thing you watched first lol! Thanks for the comment! Have fun baking guys! 😊

[@elaineivany7845]

Excellent machine. I made white and also a whole wheat bread. With came out perfectly! Would recommend this bread maker, highly.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@KayeCarterTV]

Great review. I ordered my new machine and will get it sometime today. My last machine was a little bit noisy recently so I knew it’s about time to get it. I’ve had it over 30 years. Thanks for the great demonstration.👍🏼❤👍🏼

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome, glad I could help, thanks for the comment.

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

Best review. Buying a unit now. Thanks

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help! Thanks for the comment!

[@jaysreetad9980]

Very technical, covered all features and useful tips. Well done.

[@MeemReviews]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@buddmcstudd6994]

Cool to see a competent review. I have seen the retro style ones and had to see the newest models

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say, I appreciate the comment!

[@koffeekage]

I just used mine today we had snow and i couldnt get to the store so i set up the machine to make my bread for the morning.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome! Waking up to the smell of fresh bread!

[@CAMDEC1217]

Is it possible to extend or increase the knead time with this machine? So say you wanted to knead it longer than what the machine is preset for

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, you can. It has + and - buttons to adjust the time. 🤗

[@CAMDEC1217]

@@MeemReviews So how do you do this? There is no custom or home made button. When you select a program the times are already set. When I push the + or - it only increases or decrease the total time to get a baked loaf of bread (when its all done). There is no button to specify to want to increase the knead time, but not the rise time or bake time for example. Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated

[@robertw7070]

This helped alot, thank you! I thought that my unit was defective because the colour function didn't work in program 2 but you put my mind at ease by revealing that the colour function isn't an option in that program. Thanks!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad I could help! 😊

[@Madisonrvr]

What recipe did you use for the white bread? Thank you.

[@colleent3631]

Hi just wondering if you did anything different the second time around to make the bread turn out better? Also my machine was vibrating a lot when kneading and the display window steamed up, might need to return it🤔

[@gflo_lover]

It’s normal for the display window to steam up during the rise cycles since it is pretty humid in the machine.

[@tl9925]

Thank you Meem explaining every detail of this machine.

[@MeemReviews]

You're most welcome! 😊

[@trusharthakkar8954]

Madam can we have your view and video on bread🍞 machine with STAINLESS STEEL bread PAN and thanks

[@MeemReviews]

Do you mean cooked in an oven? I will try...

[@MaiaBaybee]

Love the video! I would like to see you make more kinds of breads! Don't forget to let the bread cool completely before cutting into it!

[@Notzri90]

I finally succeeded at this. It was the type of yeast I was using. I bought the bread machine yeast apid rise and I get perfect bread each time.

[@MeemReviews]

awesome, I always this type of yeast too!

[@JeanLockmiller-jh3ov]

How to program to bake extended hours for the morning

[@MeemReviews]

it's shown at 02:13 of the video. 👍🏼

[@d.s7741]

Thank you for the informative video. As far as the machine "walking" during operation, i'm thinking if you take a thin towel folded in half and set the bread machine on top of that, it might stay in it's place.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome and thanks for sharing the great tip! 😊

[@BettyCannizzaro-en7um]

😂​@@MeemReviews

[@mycharieamor]

Thank you for the review!

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@deeproots24]

At what stage do I take the kneading paddle for a white bread option as it rises for 3 times. Would it give me the paddle option in white bread program to remove it ?

[@MeemReviews]

yes, it is shown in the video, the machine will show 'Paddle' on the display, that's when remove it.

[@julierivera6835]

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful! 🙏🏼💛

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad I could help!

[@Bangerbrother3000]

I use the same exact machine. I always get very hard and crusty bread. What could I be doing wrong?

[@MeemReviews]

Are you adding less water. If it's still happening, try splitting your liquid into water:milk, or you can also try adding 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Hope that helps!

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Thats how most homemade bread is in the machine. Bake in the oven

[@stephaniefraire6743]

Love your video perfectly explained thanks!! ❤️❤️

[@MeemReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@foodisforeating6181]

Great review. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment

[@kesc9860]

Thank you thank you thank you! I was in the middle of a loaf going crazy trying to find the ultra fast setting (2nd loaf, new machine)

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad I could help!

[@mamoolumanishini3654]

can this machine be used only for kneading to make it for Roti/chapathi. thank you

[@MeemReviews]

No, it's not good for Roti since the programs are designed with Proofing times. So it will knead, rise, knead again then Rise again. You can try Stand mixers for kneading roti dough or even food processors come with some dough blades. Hope it helps.

[@mamoolumanishini3654]

@@MeemReviews thank u.do u have any model to recommend for Roti's medium size 1 QTs or 2 Quarter

[@christinegourley6302]

Excellent video, thank you

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@nimitaw1167]

Could you talk about how gluten free bread turns out? I am mainly looking for a bread maker because I want to make cassava flour bread at home

[@dotandcaseytoo]

Thanks for the review, very hepful!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@sweetang7861]

You mentioned that second time the bread turned out better. What did you do different the second time?

[@MeemReviews]

Ohh.. it was a year ago, but I recall the texture of the bread when cut was much better the second time.. so at 6:17 you can see the base is not as 'fluffy' compared to the bread at 6:30, I think I started to sprinkle in the flour rather than dumping it in.

[@yteldee]

Excellent demo…thanks.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment! 😊

[@darleneschreiber9415]

Do you know if there's any way to add or subtract time from one of the rises?

[@MeemReviews]

yes, it's shown in the video using the + and - buttons.

[@darleneschreiber9415]

@@MeemReviews Thank you

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Thank you, excellent video. Very helpful.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@cindyboor7876]

While removing the paddle my machine went back to the beginning cycle. I hit the start stop button when the paddle beep came over reshape dough and hit start agin and thats when it started over? Reread the directions again and watch this video and still cant understand why it did this? Has anyone else had this problem? I'm wishing iI kept the paddle in the machine> Wo ever heard of bread taking this long?

[@betsb9410]

Same thing happened to me. Now what?

[@daljeetksaluja]

Same here

[@glamelame7315]

Yes. It did it to me a few times. I don't know why it does that.

[@cynthiabolanis255]

Why was the bread better the second time. Did you do anything differently

[@daljeetksaluja]

My bread still came out hard.😢😢 any suggestions? I used the exact recipe. Used warm water this time.. still no luck

[@MeemReviews]

try adding a little bit of milk or a tsp of yogurt.

[@M_Ladd]

Great job! Thank you very much! Can you tell me what the model number was on that machine

[@erinwhiting6023]

I came to ask the same thing. Trying to find the difference between the Cuisinart BK-220IHR Compact and the Cuisinart CBK-110C Compact. 🤷‍♀️

[@TheChaz2011]

Do find that the knead motor sounds weak? I add a little water to help the kneading process.

[@lizjesse5836]

How does it notify you to add stuff in this? The button you have to stand there and watch it light up or what? We're not really sure. Maybe in India it's different

[@MeemReviews]

it will bleep after Knead 2 stage and read ADD IN on the display. shown at 4:45

[@robertheselberg1784]

Take out the plastic packing part that is under the bowl. If you miss it like I did the bowl will be hard to remove and you will see why when you take the loaf out. Did not stink up the bread or the house but I clearly missed it. Easy to clean up as it breaks up easy after being cooked.

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marshadougherty4563]

Got this machine for Christmas and my first time using it the bread came out very hard crust and very dense! What am I doing wrong? Second time was the same thing! Not very pleased with the machine. Help!

[@MeemReviews]

A couple of things could be the reason. 1) not enough water/liquid added when making the dough, 2) Less butter causing it to become too hard. 2) The flour wasn't 'aired'. If you fill the scoop the flour directly from the packet/jar and dump it out, the flour to water ratio will be wrong, meaning too much flour and less water. Try to scoop out the flour and then gently sprinkle it into a measuring jug, this will get you a better measurement. I hope these help.

[@fishman2951]

First time use: Instructions say nothing about salt and yeast not touching each other. When done, I could not get the bread to release from the bowl. Any suggestions?

[@MeemReviews]

Let it cool a few minutes, it should slide out.. perhaps you added a little less butter?

[@fishman2951]

@@MeemReviews I used the recipe that come with the bread maker - only 4 ingredients, water, kosher salt, unbleached, all purpose flour and yeast.

[@Rob_430]

I had to return this bread maker. When it mixed and knead it vibrated all over. I have 2 other machines that do not vibrate or jump around.

[@sunitadwarka347]

You make bread mix ,without starting machine, use spoon for mixing. Add water keep for hours for yeast to activate. After two hours start machine. After machine stop. Don't remove bread. Wait for one hour. Remove after one hour. It will cook on slow temperature, because machine is hot.

[@vaskoobscura_]

Thanks for this review.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome!

[@davidtalley3461]

Thank you for posting this. I'm wondering what the size of the bread slices are compared with a store bought loaf. I know that is something my husband will be picky about. Thanks!

[@MeemReviews]

It'll come out as a full loaf and then you cut the slices to your liking. Hope that helps!

[@scootertron8332]

Did you find that you have any issues with the rise/overproofing? I see a lot of reviews of this machine with collapsed tops, but maybe it's as simple as not knowing to keep salt and yeast apart initially.

[@upstatemamabear5470]

I have a problem with that. I didn’t know about yeast and salt so thank you

[@scootertron8332]

@@upstatemamabear5470 Let us know if that changes things for ya

[@traciseibert4532]

Very good ,descriptive video. If I'm going to take dough out and bake in the oven, at what temp and how long, for a 2lb loaf?

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you, it really depends on the type of flour you have used, but generally for all-purpose 350F for 30-40 mins

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

How long does the whole process take? Sorry if you have already mentioned it.

[@MeemReviews]

depends on the program and the type/size of loaf you are making. each program indicates the time. so for white bread 1.5lb loaf takes 3hrs 25mins in total.

[@terribishop5313]

Excellent video thank you

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@mikemanjo2458]

I agree with this review! Great job!

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment!

[@mathewmathew08]

Very good simple and nice

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ashtonmacd0nald]

keep up the great work!

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you.

[@uralbob1]

Thank you!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! 😇

[@1XX1]

Nice presentation. Thank You

[@MeemReviews]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment

[@titanicspider6824]

I suggest wheb reviewing things that make lord of noise to stay quiet for the viewer to hear so we can decide if its too loud

[@MeemReviews]

The machine is actually very quiet, so whatever sound you can hear is the actual sound of the machine.

[@titanicspider6824]

@@MeemReviews thank you

[@pamtebelman2321]

I wonder if you could measure the bread pan for me, length and width. I'm looking for a machine with a good size bread pan and most of them are too small. If you could, I would really appreciate it. This video was very helpful, thank you for making it.

[@daisyquintana1704]

For the most store bought like in size and shape look into the zojirushi virtuoso bread maker. It makes a 2 lb loaf and is kind of the gold standard in bread machines. If larger size of loaf is what you are after the breville custom loaf bread maker will make a 2.5 lb loaf.

[@pamtebelman2321]

@@daisyquintana1704 Thank you, Daisy. I did buy the Cuisinart and it makes the best bread of all the different brands I've owned, and, for the price, I think it's a great deal.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Is the recipe book in Cups?

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, water and flour are measured in cups.

[@Windyhillfarm71]

Great video

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you!

[@anandachristoni]

Does this machine make Yogurt?

[@MeemReviews]

Unfortunately no.

[@traciseibert4532]

Iam very pleased with the cuisinart bread maker

[@MeemReviews]

That's great! Me, too!!

[@selfwilliam8708]

Why is my bread coming out like a small brick? Someone help!

[@MeemReviews]

Are you adding less water?

[@CatsCradleCorner]

Cool bread machine!

[@chasein7019]

Pretty good video. Expecting mine in 2 days.

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you, hope you're enjoying it!

[@jacquelynsmith7273]

Thank us so much

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome!

[@212121nini]

what is the price of this machine??

[@MeemReviews]

It's currently selling for $89.99 Canadian in Costco.

[@TheMatthew9201]

very cool

[@MeemReviews]

We think so too!

[@KeithSmith-d1t]

McDermott Hollow

[@goedelite]

ANOTHER TIP WITH BREAD MACHINES: (I think of the human using the bread machine as the "Maker". He or she chooses the recipe, and makes the other critical decisions. All the machine's computer does is offer a choice of time sequences.) If you use whole wheat flour (all or partially) adding wheat gluten flour 1-3 level tablespoons will keep the loaf from being too dense if you like it to be lighter in weight. After you feel confident about your recipe, you can vary it by adding the gluten and adjusting for it. Adjust by touching the dough ball lightly and adjusting for a ball that is not more than a little bit sticky. Another approach would be to buy a certain retailer +"s wheat or whole wheat bread - less than $2.00 for a 20oz loaf. It has preservatives, but I have not read of any deaths from them. Tastes good to me, but a bit more sugar than I prefer.

[@MeemReviews]

thanks for sharing!

[@jamesamow5565]

Thank you..straight forward...well presented.....beblessedalways

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@HughGuy-g2c]

Bayer River

[@TobiasKryze]

Ok, you lost me on the whole "don't let the yeast touch the water" lol

[@goedelite]

A CAUTION WITH BREAD MAKERS: I don't know if the very expensive ones are any better, but I find a common problem among the machines: The bread pan's paddle-spindle and/or its bearings are in a humid, hot environmtne during use. If not made from steel that is highly resistant to rust, they gradually rust together, I you bake bread once a week, you may find after a couple of years, they lock up. This is especially true if one removes the paddle from the spindle before the last rise in order to avoid the paddle recess in the bottom of the loaf. My solution to the rust problem is not to bake in the machine. Before the last rise, transfer the dough to a baking loaf-pan. Let it rise in the oven away from cold drafts for about an hour, then bake it for about 40-45 minutes at 350-375F. Never bake in the bread machine. Use it only for mixing and kneading. A new pan will cost you $40-$50.

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you very much for sharing this. Definitely noted. ☺️

[@sunitadwarka347]

You grill the flour in oven or pan before making dough. Flour is particially cook, then you don't have to repeat process. Second, you mix every thing and wait for yeast to activate. Do kneading twice for softer bread. Make sure flour is precook and yeast have raised flour. You will get good bread. Another way is you boil the dough in boiling water. Put the dough in pot, put hot water using electric cattle . Let it boil, dough will flote on surface, strain water and put in bread making machine for giving brown color to bread. Jay bharat.

[@Silvia-je9gk]

En español por favor 😞

[@MeemReviews]

Spanish captions have been generated.

[@pequena_ninera]

If you are not using bread flour then your bread will come out dense.

[@MeemReviews]

thanks for sharing.

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Not true, bread flour make for more dense bread

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

Stores use mysterious ingredients and chemicals to obtain that impossible fluffiness. They can be purchased on Amazon, but yuck.

[@MeemReviews]

Glad to know it's not me! I'm happy with my slightly dense and heavy bread, it tastes wonderful!!

[@robinholbrook6576]

GOLLY! You go so fast and talk so fast! Those of us who have never used a bread machine can’t follow you!

[@TheBrucePage]

This works well. I have searched the web for recipes kzbin.infoUgkxEf52Yn9PpTLKua_uvi5Ams4pIDINER52 There are a few in the pamphlet, but I am ready to explore. NOTE: Once you hit start, don’t mess with it or the dough will not rise. Learned that the hard way.

[@MeemReviews]

Great!