A bread maker is a kitchen equipment that has gained immense popularity among housewives today. Using this technique, the user does not need to exert much force and wait for a long time to knead the dough, form and directly bake. The bread machine does this itself, 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 an average family, bread machines are suitable that can bake a loaf weighing from 450 to 900 g. This indicator should be selected individually, depending on the specific requirements of the buyer. For large families, it is a must to see if the model can bake 1.5kg bread at a time.
As for technicalindicators, then this is the second most important factor after the dimensions of the device. The most popular are models with power from 450 to 860 W.
And, of course, any housewife wants to please loved ones with buns and muffins, so pay attention to the presence of a variety of options that bread machines may have.
Bread Maker from "Bork"
There are a large number of different devices on the technology market, so it is very difficult to quickly make a choice in favor of the device that can satisfy all the requirements of the buyer. First, it is worth determining in which 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.
Bread machines "Bork" 500: characteristics
Like other products from Bork, this bread maker has a special original design, thanks to the metal body, modern touch panel, which look quite presentable.
The top cover of the appliance is equipped with a window that is illuminated, so the user can watch it all the time while baking.
The Bork bread maker with versatile functions can meet the requirements of large families. The maximum weight of the finished product can reach 900 g. If you need to bake smaller bread, then these indicators are easyuser adjustable.
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 ones, so you can experiment with the shape of the product).
If you need to reheat bread, make marmalade or jam, you can also use Bork X500 bread makers. Instructions, a recipe book, a whisk for kneading dough and measuring containers are included with the device.
"Bork" X500: set of programs
Bread makers "Bork" Х500 are an opportunity for daily enjoyment of homemade natural bread. This model has 12 different programs, among which there are options for an accelerated baking mode, dough kneading and a gluten-free baking function.
The device is able to make products with different weights, shapes (square or round), as well as adjust it to a specific crust color (3 degrees of bread readiness). In addition, you can save the baking temperature when it is ready.
The X500 model bread maker allows you to make different doughs: whole grain, rye or gluten-free, French rolls and baguettes, and even prepare sweet desserts or muffins. The express baking function allows you to bake bread with wheat flour at an accelerated pace. Customer reviews indicate that all of the above modes are enough to cook a wide variety of pastries for the whole family.
There is also a "delay start" option when cooking startsafter a delay of up to 13 hours.
In addition, a child lock function is available, which blocks the ability to turn on the appliance or open the lid during baking.
Bread machines "Bork" Х800
The X800 model from Bork is a variant of the older X500. Such devices are already distinguished by greater power and functionality compared to their predecessor.
Among the advantages of the X800 model is a presentable appearance due to the silvery metal body. When heated, the appliance does not smell unpleasant.
The improved bread maker "Bork" is equipped with a removable lid, which adds convenience to the use of the device. With power ratings up to 830W, the user can still easily knead the dough for a 1-1.5kg finished product.
Managing the bread maker is quite simple due to the presence of a large informative display, which is illuminated by a pleasant blue light. Despite the fact that only the English interface can be displayed on the screen, this should not scare potential buyers.
You can control and adjust the options of the bread machine using a large round knob, and it also fixes the selected option. All you have to do is 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 do not 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 maker gives you the finished result.
The device is also equipped with an assistant for adding ingredients in automatic mode. For 8 min. until the end of the dough kneading, it should work and pour in what the user needs. An early version of the Bork bread maker did not have such a mechanism, so you need to keep track of the bookmark time yourself. Another solution was to sprinkle everything you need at the very beginning of cooking.
A completely new function of the Bork bread machine is the presence of a folding blade for kneading dough. In the final part, before the bread begins to bake, it must take a horizontal position, so the user can easily remove the finished product from the mold.
Complete set "Bork" Х800
The Bork X800 bread maker (reviews, the recipes for which are presented in this review) comes with instructions for its use and a collection of recipes. In addition, the kit provides for the presence of a measuring cup (designed for 200 ml), two measuring spoons (a teaspoon and a tablespoon), two blades for kneading dough, a mitten.
Baking programs "Bork" Х800
This bread maker "Bork" supports 14 programs for baking in automatic mode and 9 options with the need for programming. Reviews of users who have already tried this device indicate that it can be used to cook a product without yeast, make pizza dough, jamor homemade yogurt, etc. The main thing is to stick 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 spoonful of butter and vegetable oils;
- 1 measuring cup grated cheese (add with liquid);
- 3 measuring cups of flour (can be added mid-dough if needed);
- 1 teaspoon s alt;
- 1 tbsp l. sugar;
- 1, 5 teaspoon yeast.
Cook in the main mode, weight 750 grams, with a medium crust color.
Kefir bread recipe
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil;
- 1, 5 scoops of kefir;
- 1-2 tbsp. spoons of sugar or honey;
- 3, 5 scoops flour;
- 1, 5 teaspoon s alt;
- 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 onion or olives, various spices or herbs. It is imperative to monitor the dough at the initial stage of kneading.
