In search of a LARGE bread machine

[vbak]

Anyone know if bread machines are manufactured in large capacity sizes? Say an 8 cup size for home use? TIA. Vicky

[ClaraB]

Most 2-lb bread machines have up to a 14-cup capacity (that's the volume of the pan, not the amount of flour used). I'm not aware of anything bigger (doesn't mean they don't exist, of course!)

[vbak]

Clara, my machine only accomodates 4 cups of flour for a 2lb. loaf. If I double that amount in the same machine, I am afraid the outcome would be all over the counter and the bread machine!! [I am reminded of the I Love Lucy episode thinking about this. Oh, I am dating myself} Vicky

[funnybone]

A 2 lb loaf is the largest machine I have seen, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. How about just getting another bread machine so that you can bake two at a time. I know its more of a hassle that way, but I don't know if you can find what you are looking for w/o spending a lot of money.

[funnybone]

Actually, I have seen a 2.5 lb Panasonic on Amazon.com, so they seem to be getting bigger.