Made my 50th loaf of bread today in the bread machine. Store-bought bread averages about $2.50 a loaf, so 50 loaves would be $125. Bread machine cost $100 and I figure the flour and other ingredients for those was well under $25.
Here’s to 50 more loaves of fresh baked bread.
What’s the labor factor though?
I think the fastest I’ve got it going is like 90 seconds.
Most of the ingredients are measured in tablespoons. I use a scale and just pour the flour into a bowl, add the dry ingredients on top, and throw it in pan.
Plus it just tastes better and makes the house smell amazing.
Likely under 15 min to gather the ingredients, dump them in the machine, then remove and slice when done. Especially after getting in the habit. If you premix and portion all the dry ingredients you can save even more time.
Plus you can make a much tastier and nutritious bread for the price of a crappy sandwich loaf