Designed for people who own bread machines that yield two-pound loaves and for anyone whose machine makes a one-and-a-half pound loaf, this book contains a variety of recipes that make maximum use of a bread machine's convenient and timesaving festures. Conversion directions for favorite recipes are included. 80 recipes. Homemade bread has long been appreciated, but the fact that it takes so long to make tends to discourage many cooks. Bread machines certainly decrease cooking time, and baking bread can again fill one's home with wonderful aromas and delectable nourishment. This compendium of recipes includes a fine selection of breads--plain breads (beer, buttermilk, cheese, egg, potato, and rye); sweet and savory loaves, featuring veggies, herbs, fruits, spices; flatbreads; and shaped breads and rolls. The Better Homes and Gardens test kitchens provide clearly written basic guidance and helpful tips in an introductory chapter aimed at ensuring that cooks achieve the best results.