Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook: The Goodness of Homemade Bread the Easy Way by Betty Crocker Editors Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook: The Goodness of Homemade Bread the Easy Way
Book Review: Not right for Panasonic SD-YD250
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this book along with the Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Machine. The book that comes with the bread machine was far better than this book in producing edible loaves. I found that of the 4 recipes I tried from this book, that they were all off in the wetness by 1/4 cup in one direction or another. This produced uneven loaves, one being undercooked inside, another gummy, a third lumpy. My fourth loaf was starting to look dry and lumpy like the third, so I looked at both recipes and added more water until it started to form a real ball in the kneading process. When I reviewed the proportions of dry/wet ingredients in the owners manual of the bread machine, it was obviously quite off from what is recommended in this book. Book Review: So-so
Summary: 3 Stars
As a BOOK, this is excellent -- great pictures, clear instructions, well organized, lots of variety. I was salivating as I read through it the first time.
However, after trying about half a dozen recipes, I have to say I'm not quite so impressed. The breads didn't taste as good the ingredients would indicate. For example, the onion cheese bread was not particularly cheesy nor onion-y. I tried again without the cheese and had to more than double the onion to get a flavorful result.
I guess it's a good starting point. If the recipe comes out how you like it, great; if not, you can experiment. Maybe I've been spoiled by the Internet: I like the feedback and user comments on AllRecipes.com so I have realistic expectations before I decide to use my time and ingredients.
Book Review: This is the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the cookbook to have when you use a bread machine. Not only are the recipes wonderful but it has lots of useful information and pictures. I wish I'd had it when I first started (so does my husband).Book Review: Still loving Betty!
Summary: 5 Stars
My first cookbook was a Betty Crocker, so when I bought my Breadmachine, it was only natural to buy a Betty Crocker bread book. I love it!!! There is so much variety from plain to fancy and the recipes I have made thus far are absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this book!!!!!GET IT!Book Review: Great Bread Cookbook
Summary: 5 Stars
Exellent collection of bread machine recipes for loaves such as classic white, cranberry whole wheat and herbed Mediterranean. Gives the choice of 1-1/2 or 2 lb. loaf recipes, as well as knead-only directions for specialty items such as focaccio, Challah bread, Swedish coffee ring. Lots of breadmaking tips/info that guide you through the preparation process, making this a great addition to anyone's cookbook library.