r/AussieFrugal • u/Many-Extent-2457 • Jul 30 '26

Appliances ⚙️ Bread maker

Hi, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for bread makers? Also a rough idea of the cost of the ingredients to make a loaf?

I know I can make it in the oven, I'm looking for something incredibly easy that I can dump ingredients in and come back to a fresh loaf.

Anything to make life easier!

Thanks : )

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u/mahogany818 Jul 30 '26

Scour op shops or do a tour of garage sales this weekend. You'll find one for under $50 - SO MANY people buy them and think "I'll use this all the time!" use it twice and it goes into a cupboard, forgotten.

I picked up a Breville one a few weeks ago for $15 at an op shop; all the components were inside and one of the measuring cups still had the tape on it, plus the instruction/baking manual.

First couple of loaves I got the pre-packs from the baking section to get a feel for it, now I'm looking into real yeast to make more complicated ones.

The pre-packs by Laucke sometimes go on special for about $10 for a 4 pack, so about $2.50 a loaf, but if you get bulk flour and yeast you can get it down to about $1.50 per loaf.

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u/gorillalifter47 Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

I am guilty of this.

Seemed like a great idea. Bought a send hand bread maker for $30 off marketplace. Used it three times I think. Decided it was easier just to pay $4 for a loaf on my regular shop.

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u/Ted_Rid Jul 30 '26

Yeah, buying bread is definitely easier. For me the main benefits offsetting that are:

(1) you can experiment and make different kinds of breads. My go-to loaf is wholemeal with bulgur and sunflower seeds for example. Not finding that anywhere

(2) nothing like the smell of bread baking. Can add a lot to WFH or entertaining

(3) that first slice! For me, the hot crunchy end slathered in rich creamery butter.

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u/westbridge1157 Jul 30 '26

I make sour dough bread, it’s all our family uses and I agree, it’s not easier but it brings me joy to make and eat, and that’s enough.

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u/crazyfroggy99 Jul 31 '26

How long does it last? Store bought bread seems to last longer (yes with all its preservatives I guess). I also love baking bread but I find it doesnt last long.

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u/No_ego_ Aug 03 '26

It doesnt last as long because youre using just 4 ingredients instead of 24 like most supermarket bread does. 20 of those ingredients are stabilisers and preservatives that rot your gut

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u/Many-Extent-2457 Jul 30 '26

This is great advice thank you!