I’ve had this National Bread Bakery for 20 years. We’ve made many loaves together over the years, loaves that have traveled with me, loaves that have become gifts for family and friends. The bread maker was ailing over the past year: the bread pan was leaking and the loaves have been consistently turning out flat. I tried to replace the bread pan, but alas, they don’t make this kind of bread maker any more. Last night, the bread maker eked out its last pizza dough, and then expired, shook off its electrical coil, left the house. Godspeed, National Bread Bakery. I won’t forget you.
Awwwww… I too have had yummy bread and pizza from that bread maker!!!
Are you going to get another? Or is it too early to think about it? A little bit of mourning first?
There’s no time for mourning–I need bread! I’ve already ordered the Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Bread Maker. It’s sophisticated–it even makes cakes and jams. You’ll have to come over for bread when it gets here.
I saw that online!!! Looks fancy! Two blades and all.
I’ll definitely be over!
how is your new bread machine working out for you?
Oh right–I have a blog! I’ve been ridiculously busy lately. But anyway, yes, the new bread machine is working well. It’s taking some getting used to, but I’m working with it. The two blades are great–it mixes well. The shape of the loaves is more traditional–longer rather than taller. Bread making in general is always challenging because I only use about 1/4 tsp salt per loaf and I use 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 all-purpose flour. So my loaves can be kind of dense. Best loaves I make have zucchini or rhubarb or yellow squash in them. I guess those ingredients add structure and lightness.