Bread tastes ok, but loaf shape is awkward | Oster 5838 ExpressBake Breadmaker, White

It is perfect | Oster 5838 ExpressBake Breadmaker, White

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	• Oster 5838 ExpressBake Breadmaker, White Oster Oster, 2004 average customer review:based on 209 reviews view larger image
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Steep learning curve but love it now

I bought this when my 12-yr-old Panasonic's paddle froze. Its replacement bucket was $2 more than this breadmaker that had a 58 minute loaf and jam/jelly option. The simple orange marmalade recipe turned out so well it was gone in 3 days instead of the week I'd planned. I agree with other reviews that bread is hard on the sides and think that's because of the heater coil around the middle. The Panasonic didn't have that coil but it also took over an hour longer to bake. I used that one, and this one, as a handsoff doughmaker and am pleased that it takes 1 hour less time in this one. I was not happy with my first 4 loaves but found the water quantity in all recipes needs to be bumped up a bit (found this by using my Panasonic recipe in this breadmaker) and I use a little less less yeast since it rose so much it hit and coated the lid. Really like: dough in 90 minutes, 1-1/2 and 2lb versions on all recipes, front light stays on when plugged in to remind me to keep it unplugged when not in use.

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Bread tastes ok, but loaf shape is awkward

I don't like the shape of the loaves it produces - compared to a standard bread loaf, the loaf is a little too tall in height and a little too short in length. Maybe this happens with all bread makers, I don't know because this is my first one, but I was surprised to discover I need to dig the blade out of each loaf. Removing the pan from the machine when baking is done is tricky. After a few loaves came out with patches of 'pastry dough like stuff' sticking to one side or another of the loaf, I learned that it is helpful to coat the interior with a cooking spray. We've made whole wheat, sourdough and challah - all have tasted good - certainly better than store-bought packaged bread - but honestly, not quite the same quality as when I've made these breads using conventional methods (and yes, that's taking into account the changes one makes to a recipe when one is cooking with a bread maker). This bread maker does save time in preparation, kneading and cleaning. I would recommend this bread maker to someone who prefers home made bread but has limited time for baking and cleaning up.

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It is perfect

The recipe booklet contains a country french loaf, it is spectacular! Try it before store you try bought bread machine baking products!

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Takes the mess out of bread making

I started using this machine as instructed by the manual, made a few loafs of different types and enjoyed the results; however, after feeling more enthusiastic about bread making, and reading about artisan breads, european breads (for my european wife), etc, I started using the machine for the mixing of the ingredients, the first rise and the first and second kneading only. It does all the messy work keeping my hands free to do other things, and after the second kneading, I take the dough out of the machine and knead it myself in a wooden dough bowl I brought from South America and use for this purpose only.

I can make artisan breads with really good results, shape them any way I want, etc.

I do not use the doug setting in the machine as it does not provide any heat while mixing or rising, I use the bread settings but stop the machine when I take the dough out to the wooden bowl.

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The Oster 5838 Breadmaker serves up hot, fresh bread, makes delicious jams, and creates gourmet doughs that add wholesome goodness to every meal. The easy to use manual comes with over 50 recipes, and making great bread is a snap with the Oster Breadmaker's three-step programming.