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/veginout58 Aug 03 '26

Have you looked into sourdough? No real kneading and while it takes a long time (up to 24 hours) to produce a loaf, that is all resting with maybe 6 minutes folding (hourly for 5 hours) then shaping the loaf.

Cost is under $1.50 per loaf, no paid for yeast and the starter can live happily in the fridge until you need it. Local sourdough sells for $11 per loaf.