The prototype of the multicooker as a technical device that facilitates and speeds up cooking, was created quite a long time ago. In the 17th century, D. Pappen invented a pressure cooker for faster processing of sugar. She then became the "great-grandmother" of all modern double boiler and other cooking equipment.
The prefix “multi-” in the word multicooker means that the device can perform many functions. With its help you can boil, simmer, fry, bake. A multicooker with a bread machine function for some models includes a pressure cooker. In particular, the aggregate of South Korean production SMS-HE1054F is distinguished by such properties. The cost of the model exceeds 20 thousand rubles, but it costs such money. With the help of such a slow cooker you can cook for a family of up to 10 people. It is quite compact - 0.42 m in height, bakes bread in the “pressurized” mode and, like the oven, reports errors with a voice signal, heats food, prepares it under pressure, like a pressure cooker, fry, steam, etc. The model is equipped with timer, a system for the gradual release of steam for a pressure cooker, automatic cleaning, as well as a number of buttons with a font for the visually impaired and blind. This multicooker with the function of a bread machine is almost a “miracle pot” in which you can cook all the dishes.
For a more modest amount, you can order a model that, in addition to the usual functions, makes yogurt. For 100-130 euros in online stores you can find "Unold 68211", which can bake baked goods of various varieties with loaves of 0.75 and 1.0 kg with a different level of crust roasting. A number of programs allows you to get white, whole grain, sweet, acid-fermenting bread, muffins and even jam. In addition, a multicooker with the function of a bread machine of this model prepares meat, poultry, vegetables, cereals, yogurt and milk porridges.
At the moment, many users cast their votes for the kitchen unit from the Redmont company RMC-M4502. The model costs about 6,500 rubles, has 16 programs (including baking), a 5-liter Teflon-coated bowl, a 24-hour timer, 18 programs with manual settings, heating and delayed start, and protection against switching on without a bowl. A crock-pot with the function of a bread machine, with all the variety of its functions, will not take up much space, its width and height are respectively 0.31 and 0.24 meters.
For those who do not need a multifunctional appliance, we will tell you how to choose a breadmaker. First, you need to focus on the number of consumers that the device will serve. For a small family, equipment with a maximum baking weight of up to one kilogram is suitable, while a unit of society with more than 4 members will need 1.5-2 kg. Secondly, it is worth paying attention to the power on which the baking speed (and energy consumption) depends. Thirdly, the number of programs will be interesting.
Which baker to choose depends on personal preference. Some models can bake baguettes, along with loaves, others - make jam, others - keep the dish warmed up, fourth combine all these characteristics. A number of devices are equipped with dispensers that allow you to fill in additional ingredients (raisins, etc.) during the baking process.