A bread machine is a kitchen equipment, which today has gained immense popularity among housewives. When using this technique, the user does not need to put a lot of effort and wait a long time to knead the dough, shape and bake directly. The bread maker does this herself, and the help of the hostess is not required here. You just need to put all the necessary ingredients inside the device.
How to choose a bread maker
In order to choose high-quality equipment, pay attention to three factors:
- volume;
- power;
- feature set.
For the average family, bread makers are suitable, which can bake a loaf with a weight of 450 to 900 g. This indicator should be selected individually, depending on the specific requirements of the buyer. For large families, you must definitely see if the model can bake bread weighing 1.5 kg at a time.
As for technical indicators, this is the second most important factor after the dimensions of the device. The most popular are models with power from 450 to 860 watts.
Well, of course, any housewife wants to please loved ones with buns and muffins, so pay attention to the presence of various options that may be present at bakers.
Bork company Bork
A large number of various devices are presented on the technology market, so it is very difficult to quickly make a choice in favor of a device that can satisfy all the requirements of the buyer. First you need to determine in what price category you will be looking for equipment, as well as what options it should have. For example, the Bork X500 bread machine is an option for the average budget. Owner reviews indicate that the characteristics of the device are in no way inferior to more expensive devices.
Bork 500 bread machines: specifications
Like other products from Bork, this bread machine has a special original design, thanks to its metal casing and a modern touch panel that look quite presentable.
The top cover of the appliance is equipped with a window that is highlighted, so the user can monitor it all the time when baking the product.
The Bork bread machine with universal functions can satisfy the requirements of large families. The maximum weight of the finished product can reach 900 g. If you need to bake smaller bread, these indicators are easily regulated by the user.
One of the main advantages of the device is the presence of molds, the coating of which has non-stick properties (there are square and round, so you can experiment with the shape of the product).
If you need to heat bread, make jam or jam, you can also use Bork X500 bread machines. Instructions, a collection of recipes, a whisk for kneading dough and measuring containers are included with the device.
"Bork" X500: a set of programs
Bork X500 bread machines are an opportunity of daily enjoyment of home-made natural bread. This model has 12 different programs, among which there are options for an accelerated baking mode, kneading dough and a function for preparing gluten-free baking.
The device is able to make products with different weights, shapes (square or round), as well as adjust it to a certain crust color (3 degrees of bread readiness). In addition, you can keep the baking temperature when it is ready.
The bread machine of the X500 model allows you to make different dough: whole grain, rye or gluten-free, French rolls and baguettes, and also make sweet desserts or muffins. The express baking function makes it possible to bake bread on wheat flour at an accelerated pace. Customer reviews indicate that all of the above modes are enough to cook the most diverse pastries for the whole family.
There is also the “delayed start” option, when cooking starts after a delay of up to 13 hours has elapsed.
In addition, a child-protection function is available, in which the ability to turn on the device or open the lid during baking is blocked.
Bork bread machines "Bork" X800
The Bork X800 bread machine is a variant of the older X500. Such devices are already distinguished by greater power and functionality compared to its predecessor.
Among the advantages of the X800 model should be called a presentable appearance thanks to a metallic silver case. When heated, the appliance does not smell unpleasant.
The improved Bork bread machine is equipped with a removable lid, which adds convenience to the use of the device. Power indicators reach 830 watts, so the user can still easily knead the dough for the finished product weighing 1-1.5 kg.
Managing a bread machine is quite simple due to the presence of a large informative display, which is highlighted by a pleasant blue light. Despite the fact that the screen has the ability to set only the English interface, this should not scare potential buyers.
You can control and configure the options of the breadmaker with the help of a large round handle, and it also fixes the selected option. It is enough to select the desired icon on the display (it can mean the color of the crust of the loaf or its size), and then press the button.
After that, you also don’t need to think long about what to do next. Just click on the "start" button (located separately and highlighted in red), and then wait until the bread machine gives you the finished result.
The device is also equipped with an assistant ingredients additive in automatic mode. In 8 minutes until the end of the kneading of the test, it should work and pour in what the user needs. The early version of Bork’s bread machine didn’t have such a mechanism, so you need to monitor the bookmarking time yourself. Another solution was to pour all that was needed at the very beginning of cooking.
A completely new function of the Bork bread machine is the availability of a folding blade for kneading dough. In the final part, before bread began to be baked, it should take a horizontal position, so the user can easily take out the finished product from the mold.
Options "Bork" X800
The Bork X800 bread machine (reviews, recipes for which are presented in this review) comes with a set of instructions for its use and a collection of recipes. In addition, the kit provides for a measuring cup (designed for 200 ml), two measuring spoons (tea and table), two blades for kneading dough, a mitten.
Programs for baking "Bork" X800
Such a Bork bread machine supports 14 programs for baking in automatic mode and 9 options with the need for programming. The reviews of users who have already tried this device indicate that it can be used to prepare the product without yeast, make pizza dough, jam or homemade yogurt, etc. The main thing is to adhere to the proportions indicated in the recipe.
Recipes for the Bork bread machine
Users recommend two universal recipes for Bork bread machines.
Cheese Bread Recipe
Take the following ingredients:
- 1 measuring cup of milk;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 1 tbsp. a spoon of butter and vegetable oils;
- 1 measuring cup of grated cheese (add with liquid);
- 3 measuring cups of flour (if necessary, you can add in the middle of the dough);
- 1 teaspoon of salt;
- 1 tbsp. l Sahara;
- 1.5 teaspoons of yeast.
Cook in the main mode, weight 750 grams, with an average crust color.
Kefir bread recipe
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- 1.5 measuring cups of kefir;
- 1-2 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar or honey;
- 3.5 measuring cups of flour;
- 1.5 teaspoons of salt;
- 1.5 tsp yeast.
Cook also in the main mode, weight 750 grams, with an average crust color. In such bread, you can add a little fried onions or olives, various spices or herbs. It is imperative to follow the test at the initial stage of the batch.