I love kitchen gadgets and John will probably tell you we have too many. We have a tiny kitchen and only really have room for things we use a lot so multi functional appliances are a must have for us. Something I’ve been thinking about buying recently is a bread maker but wondered if I would use it enough. After having a look around, I found that Panasonic Bread Makers have loads of different functions and can make a lot more than just bread. I never would have thought of some of the things you can make so here are 5 delicious ways to use a bread maker:
Pizza Dough
Pizza is one of my all time favourite meals and I do love a stuffed crust! I always thought something like this would be a bit tricky to make but it doesn’t have to be. Katykicker has a great recipe for making stuffed crust pizzas in her bread maker. This recipe makes me drool and I know it would be one of the first things I made.
Jam and Compotes
I was so surprised when I found out that some bread makers come with a jam and compote setting. With Christmas just around the corner this would be a great opportunity to make some homemade gifts of jars of jam. It would be lovely to have some homemade cranberry sauce or jam all ready for Christmas dinner.
Panettone
Another Christmas classic is Panettone. Supermarkets can charge quite a lot for this delicious Italian treat but making your own could not only save you a lot of money but you can also make it exactly how you like! Just like with the jam, this would also make a fantastic homemade gift this year.
Lemon Drizzle Cake
I am a big fan of cake, no matter how it’s made but I’m honestly not the best baker in the world. Lemon drizzle cake looks amazing and is such a popular choice. If this cake can be made in a bread maker, I’m sure a lot more can be too!
Soft Pretzels
Honestly, I have never had a pretzel of any kind before. Erin loves the crunchy kind but these big, soft pretzels look far more appetizing. I’d love to try making them myself to find out if we all like them or not!
How delicious does all of this look? What would you make first with a bread maker?
Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post. All opinions are our own.
Wow these all look lovely! I’ve never had a bread maker but may invest now I know what other yummy treats you can make!!
O m goodness I never new I could make Jam in my bread maker.
Lovely post ?
Jessica Anne
You have just reminded me that a bread maker is one appliance I am lacking in my kitchen. Fab ideas of things to make in a breadmaker though. I’ll have to bookmark for when I actually do get one! 😀
I had no idea you could make jam in a bread maker. What a revelation.
Katie xoxo
I absolutely LOVE my bread maker. I usually use it to make dough, which I then shape by hand and bake in the oven for a more authentic flavour. Such a time saver. 🙂
Thanks for featuring me – I love my bread maker!
Wow this is a pure genius !! You had me at “pizza” i need a bread maker ❤️
I have a bread maker but got a little fed up of using it. You have inspired me to get it back out and use it again 🙂
I didn’t know you could use a bread maker for so many things. That’s really versatile!
I have always used the bread maker to make the same old yeast-water-sugar bread. Glad to see it can make so much more..lol
Wow I didn’t know you could make so much in a bread maker, I absolutely love lemon drizzle cake so this is my favourite x
I actually have a bread maker and I have yet to use it! What I never even thought about is pizza dough. Makes perfect sense, but hadn’t even crossed my mind! Haha. Love your suggestions and also the heads up about KatyKicker’s recipe. Thank you ?
Kat.
Wow, this is really looks amazing and I love this post, I never knew that bread maker has a many uses
Neither did I!