The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints: Dozens of Problem-Solving Hints and Troubleshooting Techniques for Getting the Most out of Your Bread Machine [Paperback]

Linda Rehberg (Author), Lois Conway (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Rehberg and Conway are the authors of Bread Machine Magic ( LJ 2/15/92), one of the more popular bread machine cookbooks. This time, they have compiled a troubleshooting guide, in part a response to the many questions they have received from their readers. There are chapters on bread machines (no ratings, however), ingredients, and adjusting recipes for special diets, as well as hints and solutions to problems, along with a handful of recipes (several are repeats from their first book). Expect demand from fans. Lacalamita is an avid baker who happens to be marketing manager for Welbilt Inc., manufacturer of some of the best-selling bread machines. However, his 100-plus recipes have all been tested using ten different machines, and the recipes are wide-ranging and very appealing. He includes both breads made from start to finish in the machine--his Old-Fashioned Country and Celebration Breads are particularly good--and Hand-Shaped Delights, started in the machine and then formed into Herb Grissini, Crisp Lavash, or Chocolate Babka, among other creations. Lacalamita's informative introduction and readable headnotes cover much of the same ground as Rehberg and Conway's guide. Highly recommended. BOMC HomeStyle Bks. alternate; BH&G alternate.
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Product Description

A practical guide to bread-machine cookery provides solutions to every possible baking pitfall, as well as twenty-five fail-proof recipes and tips on reducing fat, salt, and sugar. 100,000 first printing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 2nd edition (November 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312241232
• ISBN-13: 978-0312241230
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #373,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bread Machine Must Have, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints: Dozens of Problem-Solving Hints and Troubleshooting Techniques for Getting the Most Out of Your Bread (Paperback)

In the 3 years I've owned my bread machine, I seldom used it. That was because everything I'd made was disappointing. Since buying this book the machine now gets used every other day. The recipes are wonderful & turn out perfect every time. The book tells you how to convert your favorites (which is great if you're an old do-it-all-by-hand bread baker like me). And the substitutions section is really helpful if you'd like to modify the recipes or use your favorite ingredients. Everyone I know has an unused bread machine sitting around & since I've told them, enthusiastically, of the success I've had using the book, they're using their machines again (and asking me what the book says!). Guess I'll be ordering more copies as gifts!

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The tops for bread machine bread, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints: Dozens of Problem-Solving Hints and Troubleshooting Techniques for Getting the Most Out of Your Bread (Paperback)

I am not a bread maker, but my son loves bread so I decided it would be worth it to get a bread machine. I was pretty lukewarm about the loaves it was turning out until I got this book. This book is amazing, just knowing about the "peek and poke" method helped my bread 100%. The recipes are fantastic and I can guarantee my loaves will turn out 98% of the time. I also own the "More Bread Machine Magic" which is fantastic, but if you just get one book get this one. For someone that didn't know beans about bread I can now turn out beautiful and tasty loaves. If you are an experienced bread maker you may already know a lot of the info in this book, but for the novice or previously disappointed bread machine owner this book is tops.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste money on other books, February 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints: Dozens of Problem-Solving Hints and Troubleshooting Techniques for Getting the Most out of Your Bread Machine (Paperback)

This little book is small but believe me it is one of the *best* books on baking bread in a bread machine you will ever buy, especially considering the price. The authors have covered everything here, and then some. A must have for the adventurous, and for the beginner too!