Question 1

The bread we buy averages $2.19 a loaf. Is this machine going to save me money?

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I just bought a bread machine in the fall of 2020. I make a 1.5 pound loaf that is much better tasting than store bought bread. It's so good I often just eat a slice of bread as a snack, I don't even put anything on top of it. No butter or jam or anything.

The bread I make calls for a tad over 264 grams of milk, 3 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 360 grams of flour, and 1.5 teaspoons yeast.

I buy everything in normal amounts at my local supermarket. The cost per loaf for me is $2.08 including electricity.

If I purchased a loaf of bread at my store it is $2.99. But this bread is much better tasting and has better texture. It's even better than the $5 loaves I can get at the whole foods co-op near by.

So I save money with my machine. Also there is something very comforting about home made bread. It takes me just under 10 minutes to put all the ingredients in the machine and turn it on. In the hours and then minutes I have a beautiful loaf of home made bread. Our house smelled wonderful from the bread baking and we get to enjoy the best bread I've ever tasted.

I have also switched to having some soup and a couple of prices of my homemade bread for my lunches saving me$5 to $13 per day in lunch costs.

In my opinion this is the best purchase I've made this year.

Question 2

Is it easy to clean?

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OMG it's so easy. I have never washed the actual bread pan, as there is no need, just the paddle at the bottom. Takes 2 min including letting the water get hot at the sink. I love this bread maker, having bread in an hour is boss.

Question 3

I'm blind and need a machine with actual buttons as opposed to needing to see something on a screen.  Will this machine require me to see something?

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Ha. ha.  Some comedians seem to have forgotten that assistive technology is a thing. They should not quit their day jobs.  Also, the original questioner just wanted to know if the buttons could be felt - presumably, this person lives with blindness everyday and understands already the concept of requesting a Braille manual or having someone read the manual to them.

To the questioner - for reasons too stupid to explain, I've owned six bread machines and my mother has owned three, including at least two Osters (not sure if either was this specific one, though.) Even the ones with buttons under plastic tended to be either slightly indented or bumped and could probably be discerned independently by feel if necessary. (In other words, not a true digital interface, just a flat button covered in plastic.) Worst case, putting dots of school glue or something over them would work perfectly, since the company was nice enough to seal them up tight! ;-)

All of the bread makers have emitted a loud beep with every depression of any button.

I suspect there's really only one or two companies making these things and companies with recognizable names are branding them. That said, all of the ones we have owned were inexpensive models that retailed  under $100 new.

Question 4

Has anyone actually MADE gluten-free bread with this machine?  What settings do you use?  How did it turn out?

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Yes.  Turned out great.  Use the 1:1 gluten free flour to make the bread on regular bread setting.  The gluten free flour works like regular flour.  This bread machine is much better than the panasonic and a great value for the price.  Also, if you are diabetic you can use Agave Nectar as a sugar subsitute; simply reduce the amount of liquid you put into the receipe. Here is the flour information:  http://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-1-to-1-baking-flour.html.The jam setting works great.  I use the jam setting to make jams using agave nectar, sugar free pectin (1-2 tbsp), and the fruit.  Agave nectar is not needed as the fruit is generally sweet enough.  So far I have made blueberry and strawberry jam.  Shelf life is 30 days without the boiling process.  Tastes delicious!

ASIN	B003GXM0EM
Best Sellers Rank	#753,395 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #261 in Bread Machines
Brand Name	Oster
Capacity	2 pounds
Color	White/Ivory
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (9,144)
Global Trade Identification Number	10034264431925
Included Components	Breadmaker
Item Dimensions D x W x H	14"W x 14"H
Item Type Name	Oster Expressbake Breadmaker, 2-lb. Loaf Capacity
Item Weight	8 pounds
Manufacturer	Oster
Material	Aluminum
Model Number	CKSTBRTW20
Number of Items	1
Number of Programs	12
Part Number	CKSTBRTW20
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
UPC	049500819538 034264431928
Voltage	127 volts
Wattage	650 watts

Oster Expressbake Breadmaker, 2-lb. Loaf Capacity, 2 lb, White/Ivory

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