I’ve allows enjoyed making bread from scratch. There’s nothing like the aroma or the taste of a piping hot piece of bread slathered with butter. Yum! I even enjoy the long and arduous process of making bread when I have the time. It’s a great way to relieve stress when I knead the dough! In my before children days I whipped up Lemon Braids, Cinnamon Rolls, and loaves of cheese bread on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the days of making bread from scratch became few and far between. Then I received a Panasonic Bread Maker with Yeast Dispenser. I couldn’t wait to get back to the kitchen and start making bread. But what to make? I found a recipe for this Pepperoni and Cheese bread in the included cookbook. This bread is the hands down family favorite, so I decided to give it a try.
This bread is so simple to make. It’s a four step process. Mix the cheeses with the flour. Add the dry ingredients to the bread pan, then add the water. Bake on the Rapid setting, with a light crust. Boom! Homemade bread without the work.
If you have been debating on purchasing a bread machine, here’s the lowdown on the Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker. Making bread from scratch still takes a long time. There are eight bake options, including Basic, Whole Wheat, Rapid and Bake Only. The quickest time to make a loaf of bread from start to finish is 1 hour, 55 minutes, with times ranging to 6 hours with French Baked. Does it bake good bread? Yes. Will it make it in minutes? No.
Some of my favorite features were the choice of 3 size options, medium, large and extra-large, and three crust selections, light, medium and dark. Having a automatic yeast dispenser on the lid is helpful, but the best feature is the removable bread basket and warming mode. If you’ve ever tried to remove bread from a machine and had it come apart in pieces you will know what I mean! The warming mode will keep the bread hot for another hour after the bread is done. There’s also a 13 hour time preset, if you want to wake up to fresh bread or have a loaf waiting for dinner.
The only downsides I found were the size and the recipe book. While advertised as a compact design, the bread maker was larger than I thought it would be at 13 3/8 by 9 1/16 by 14 inches. I had to find a space in my pantry for storage. The recipe book, while helpful and featuring delicious recipes, had measurements that might confuse a novice cook, with units like “5/16 cup.”
- 1 1⁄8 cups water, warmed to 80 degrees
- 21 3/4 ounces bread flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces Italian blend shredded cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni, minced
- 2 tablespoons EACH sugar and dry milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder and onion powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 13 ounces water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Mix all dry ingredients together. Add wet ingredients.
- Bake on rapid setting with a medium crust.
I’m happy to indulge my love of homemade bread once more. Do you have a favorite bread recipe?
oh wow this is something i should try out one of these days – looks good.
This looks so yummy! A perfect snack for a tailgate! Pinning this!
I have a bread machine have yet to use it. After seeing this recipe, I am going to have to get it our and make this bread. Please consider dropping by and linking this up on the HomeMattersParty. Found at http://adventuresfrugalmom.com/home-matters-linky-party-49/
I make homemade bread, but have never used a machine. I bet the machine would cut the time in half.
The Pepperoni Cheese bread looks very much delicious. Bread maker with yeast dispenser sounds like a great product and an easy way to make your own delicious bread at home. I need this one for my kitchen. Thanks for sharing the yummy recipe as well.
Your bread looks delicious. I love hot bread with butter – especially on cold fall and winter nights.
I used to have a bread machine but never experimented this much. This looks amazing
I haven’t used my bread machine in over a year. I think this is the recipe that’s going to get me to dust it off and start using it again. Looks delicious!
This looks so amazing. I have not used my bread machine in years. I am going to get it out to try this recipe. I am sure my family will love it.
I’m drooling at the thought of this! Sounds amazing!
Oh my goodness. That looks to die for! Yum!
My husband loves to make homemade bread, but we don’t have a bread maker. I think he’d really enjoy having this one.
This looks very good. I’ll try it with my breadmaker!
Wow. Love that bread maker! Thank you for your honest review. It was good to know more about the product features. Your bread looks so delicious too.
You had me at pepperoni! I wish I had a slice right now!
Oh that sounds delicious! Wish I had a bread machine… will have to try it out on at my Moms next time I am there. Maybe a surprise for her birthday!
Wow, that ids super easy to make! Pepperoni and cheese are some of my favorite flavor combos!
Oh that sounds GOOD! I need a bread maker. I have ALWAYS wanted one but have never bought one for myself. This one sounds great!
I will admit, I am a huge bread fanatic. I bet this bread has some great flavor!
Yum love making bread and different types. I will for sure have to try this. It looks delicious!
I have always wanted a bread machine! There’s nothing more satisfying than making something from scratch!
This bread sounds so yummy. I have been wanting to get a bread machine.
That looks absolutely delicious. I need to try this.
Pepperoni cheese bread? Yes, please! This is going to be a hit at our next game party.
You are using your bread machine!! Do you know how many people get those and sell them at yard sales? That is because they didn’t find a good recipe like your Pepperoni and Cheese Bread.
Made from scratch bread is always a wonderful treat in our house! I totally want that bread maker!
This is such a neat way to make some yummy bread at home. I love pepperoni and would really enjoy trying this bread.
I need this in my life. This would be so great to dip into pizza sauce or ranch. This is a winner, for sure!
Oh my goodness gracious! I would eat this all in one sitting LOL
That looks fantastic! I would totally make this and then spread pizza sauce on it like butter!
Totally like butter! I think that is an awesome way to eat it.
That sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family!
I agree, it does sound delicious. I would love to make my own bread.