Wasn't sure if I should post this in purchases or food - mods, please feel free to move if appropriate.
Dh really enjoys fresh bread and I usually buy it for him at the local market but now that's out so I'm wondering if a bread making machine would be a good purchase. I like the idea of just putting things in and letting the machine do all the work without heating up the oven. In general I'm not a kitchen gadget person, but willing to make an exception.
For those of you who have used the machines before, was the quality of the bread comparable? Was the machine easy to use and clean? Any brands you would recommend or stay away from?
Also, does anyone have a good no-knead bread recipe that they can share?