brick

perlmonger is in charge of the bread machine - I am just a gurly, and cannot be expected to understand technology.

we don't use it all that often - once or twice a week - but we have had it for years, and it rarely produces a bad loaf.

however, take it from me that you really, really do need to put the bloody *paddle* in the pan if you want a decent loaf ... I shall be sending him to the bakery shortly.