>List mates,
>
>I am thinking about getting a bread machine soon.  I know several of you
>have these appliances and use them a lot.  Do any of you have advice of
>which brand is best?  I'm hoping for the $100 and below price range.  I
>know there are some nice machines but with price tags to match.
>
>Any advice would be appreciated. You may e-mail me privately as this
>doesn't really fit the purpose of the list.
>

Check Consumer Reports.

I have a Bread Machine brand (I think) - the two-pound loaf one. It's great
- simple, does a great job.

I use approx 1 tbsp gluten in place of the recommended 2 tbsp powdered
milk. Bread machine bread needs some protein, and the gluten makes a fine
substitute.

Mark Feblowitz                  GTE Laboratories Incorporated
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