amck, aren't those bread machines a wonder? I use mine only for the kneading process, but it's a wrist and a time saver, I can do something else while the machine works and it doesn't need tending.

I like King Arthur Flour and their website. They have some very good recipes, I seldom go wrong there.

The brioche sounds delicious and your husband is right. You ARE a culinary genius, aren't you?

Annie

Congrats on the success! Sounds like a wonderful treat after all that shoveling.

Alexa

amck,

Congratulations on your success with the chocolate-cherry brioche. I got the same email from KA & thought it sounded terrific.

After my early July injury/stroke it was obvious I wouldn't be making bread for a loooong time. So, DH purchased a Breadman Ultimate Plus as a QVC TSV...under a $100, if I remember correctly. It's WONDERFUL! We let the machine make one loaf all the way thru just to see the process. The bread came out so great we both gave it a thumb's up & have been using it 2-3 times/week ever since. After that first try we only use the machine to make the dough & I've taught DH how to shape & take it thru the second raise/bake. Never thought I'd say it; but, the bread's REALLY good! My Electrolux is just collecting dust!

We've most always got 2 lbs. of dough in the fridge developing flavor so it's easy to just grab enough for the two of us & finish it off anyway we are wanting. Today, DH grabbed some cheddar dough & made rolls for ham sandwiches & homemade tomato soup for lunch. The dough quality from the Breadman is so superior to the 5-Minute dough. DH is having a lot of fun & making different types as the mood strikes him.

Have fun with the new breadmaker!

/tricia

First off, had to laugh when I read my posted message. My keyboard is sticking when I hit some keys, and I got some misspellings and other errors in that first sentence. Glad you were able to decipher it!

I considered the Breadman you got, Tricia, but I bought the Mini Zo for the convenience of transporting it back & forth between our home and our lake place. Glad to hear yours really is as good as it appeared to be.

I think I will be using mine primarily to mix, knead and, depending on the recipe, rise the dough. The KA site discourages people from trying to hand-knead brioche dough because it is so wet and sticky. My little machine handled it beautifully.

Annie, my competence and confidence in the kitchen continues to grow, but I am still far from being a genius. I am reminded of that every day that I check in here and witness the skill & knowledge that so many of you have to share. But I get a kick out of trying something new and getting it right. And it's always fun to impress DH!

Tricia, cheddar dough rolls sound wonderful with tomato soup! What recipe do you use for your fridge dough?

"It's not a quick process, but it was worth the time." Congratulations! Your quote says it all, and I agree with Annie1992, a still-warm slice means you are a culinary genius.

Cathy in SWPA

Congratulations on your success! This means that you will be trying a bunch of other recipes too! Enjoy!

I have really bad wrists too, and I use my bread machine to knead. Still allows great results!

Yipee! Congrats! What? No pics?? :-) Al

Oh Al....I bought a camera LAST Christmas w/ Amazon gift certificates I received. I am mortified to report that not only have I not learned to post pictures, I haven't really made much use of the camera, despite having a new grandchild to photograph! DH is our designated family photographer.

Funny, I can follow a long and intricate recipe with little problem. In fact, I love the challenge. But as soon as I start to read a technical manual I zone out.

Maybe this coming year...But I can honestly say that my brioche came out looking exactly as the one pictured on the KA recipe.