Bread machines come in a variety of shapes.
Bread machines allow families and individuals who are short on time to enjoy hot, fresh-baked bread. Bread machines range in size from small, square models to large models that can bake two loaves at once. The pans are of different shapes and sizes, as well. Size is determined by weight. A 1-lb. loaf is small, while a large, 2-lb. loaf is the most popular family-size loaf. If you don't know your machine's size, or you wish to modify a bread recipe to fit, you need to do a few calculations.
Step 1
Measure the volume of the baking pan by filling it with water, then measuring the amount of water the pan will hold. Fewer than 11 cups means the machine will bake a 1-lb., or small, loaf. Between 11 and 13 cups is a medium, or 1 1/2-lb., loaf. More than 13 cups of water indicates a large, 2-lb. loaf.
Step 2
Convert a recipe for a smaller machine to a larger one by multiplying the amount of ingredients for the smaller recipe by the ratio to the larger one. For example, multiply the ingredients for a 1-lb. loaf by two to get the amount for a 2-lb. loaf. Adjust downward the same way: Divide the ingredients for a 2-lb. loaf to make a 1-lb. one.
Step 3
Convert a regular bread recipe by adjusting the amount of flour to the norm for your size bread machine. A 1-lb. loaf takes 2 cups of flour. Three cups of flour makes a 1 1/2-lb. loaf, and 4 cups a 2-lb. loaf. Adjust the other ingredients in the same proportion as the flour: If you must reduce the flour by one-third to fit your 1-lb. bread machine, reduce the other ingredients by one-third as well.
A large pan can bake a smaller loaf, and some machines are designed to bake a variety of sizes.
FAQs
If you want to know the capacity of your bread machine, remove the bread pan, fill it with water, then pour the water into a measuring jug. Using the chart below you will be able to see the pan capacity, loaf size and the number of slices you can anticipate.
What is the difference between 1 pound and 2 pound bread maker? ›
Size of Bread Pan
Bread pans range from 1 pound to 2-1/2 pounds. We recommend that you buy at least a 1-1/2 pound machine. In theory a one-pound loaf will make 8 slices, a 1-1/2 pound loaf will make 12 slices, a 2-pound loaf will make 16 slices, and a 2-1/2 pound slice will make 20 slices.
How big is a 2lb loaf of bread? ›
Loaf pan size chart
| Pounds | Dimensions | Volume |
|---|
| 1 | 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.75" | 106" cubed |
| 1.25 | 9" x 5" x 2.75" | 124" cubed |
| 1.5 | 10" x 5" x 3" 9" x 4" x 4" | 150" cubed |
| 2 | 13" x 4" x 4" | 209" cubed |
Apr 3, 2022
In a 2017 article for TASTE, Tatiana Bautista argued that a widespread fear of carbs during the late '90s and early '00s led to the bread machine's demise. The gluten-free movement probably didn't help either.
What to look for when buying a bread machine? ›
What should you look for when buying a bread maker?
- Loaf size settings. ...
- Crust settings. ...
- Viewing window. ...
- Keep Warm and Timer settings. ...
- Fast modes. ...
- Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispensers. ...
- Additional cooking programs.
What size are 2lb and 1lb loaf tins? As a rough guide, a 2lb (900g) loaf tin is about 21cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (8 x 4 x 3 inches approx) and a 1lb (450g) loaf tin is 16cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (6 x 4 x 3 inches).
Are all bread machines the same size? ›
Breadmakers come in a few capacities: 1 lb., 1.5 lb., 2 lb., and 3 lb. Some breadmakers even let you choose between several loaf sizes, which is perfect for if you're baking someone's favorite bread as a gift or if you want fresh bread when you host brunch with friends. Mini bread machines make perfect 1 lb.
What size loaf does Black and Decker bread maker make? ›
You can choose the size loaf you're making - 2.0-, 2.5-, and 3.0-lb. - and how you want the crust to turn out - light, medium, or dark. The 13-hour delay bake timer ensures that every loaf will come out just right, and at the right time. Cleanup is a breeze with the nonstick bread pan and kneading.
What is one drawback of using a bread machine? ›
One disadvantage of using a bread maker as opposed to your hands is that the paddles are typically fixed, meaning they remain in the dough when baking, often leaving a hole in the middle of the loaf.
Is it cheaper to use a bread maker or buy bread? ›
In a nutshell, if you're buying basic, cheap sandwich bread, it's probably cheaper than you can make it at home. But if you compare two loaves similar to what you could make at home — one made with high-quality ingredients as opposed to one made with lesser quality ingredients — home baking becomes much cheaper.
Most bread machine manuals and cookbooks call for bread flour rather than all-purpose flour. King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, because it's higher in gluten than national brands of all-purpose flour, works perfectly in the bread machine.
How can I tell what size loaf tin I have? ›
To find out the volume of the space inside your tin, put the empty tin on a set of scales and make sure it is on zero. Then fill the tin with water as close to the top as you can without spilling it and write the number in grams. Since 1g of water is the same as 1ml of water this number is the volume of your tin.
What size is a bread maker loaf? ›
Breadmakers come in a few capacities: 1 lb., 1.5 lb., 2 lb., and 3 lb. Some breadmakers even let you choose between several loaf sizes, which is perfect for if you're baking someone's favorite bread as a gift or if you want fresh bread when you host brunch with friends. Mini bread machines make perfect 1 lb.
What are normal bread dimensions? ›
But the vast majority of yeast bread recipes call for one of two basic bread pan sizes: 9" x 5" or 8 1/2" x 4 1/2". Both of these bread pans are generally 2 1/2" tall; sometimes, they're interchangeably referred to as a “loaf pan.”
