[thecodont]

I don’t have a bread machine, but I love baking bread. There is something deeply satisfying about punching down the first proof of the dough: it’s more fun than popping a balloon.

[Plutarch]

I don’t have a bread machine, but I love baking bread. There is something deeply satisfying about punching down the first proof of the dough: it’s more fun than popping a balloon.

That's right. No bread machine needed. What is real handy is a dough whisk to get it started before the dough is smooth enough to take in hand. It requires a little work, but do more stuff like this by hand, and a gym membership isn't needed so much.