Caveat Lector: Use at your own risk Prepared by Wheat using data from public resources – it has not been edited by anyone else and mistakes happen.
The model I currently own and use is the smallest, MBF-041 purchased in June 0f 2023. It makes only 1 and 1.5 lb loaves, although I routinely stretch the “Leaven Dough” to quantity more suitable to 2-3 lb loaves.
IF you see an error please let me know so it can be corrected. It has some seemingly unique menus and I will be adding more details about that to the post specific to the MBF-041. as time and energy allow.
Note: Amazon links in the chart below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of those links, I may receive a small commission. This does NOT increase your costs.
Your Model number (MBF-???) is often printed on the cover of your user manual and on a label on the bottom of your machine. KBS seems to be an appliance manufacturer located in Jinagmen Kangbashi China – in addition to its own KBS brand, based on the patent information, the models for which they hold patents, I suspect they have many other private label agreements beyond the MBF-??? models.
Note: Version of the MBF-013 do not seem to be offered on Amazon in the US (but may be found on Amazon in other countries.
Know Your Ingredients: Xylitol . . . Alert For Pets & People
Also found listed in ingredients as “Birch Sugar” Frankly if it is not safe for pets, I don’t want it in my house – Why? Because what if I use it and gift it to someone with a pet?
I first learned how to “break down a bird” from my father. That man had more “frugal food” ideas than anyone I have ever cooked with. Even today I still make “Saturday Soup” also know as Ice-Box Cleaning.
Nothing fowl about deboning – if it flies – the technique is the same. Turkey – Chicken – Duck – Patridge – Guinea Hen and is a necessary skill for Ballantine/Gallentine or just an evenly roasted bird.
Learning how to debone allows you can take advantage of “seasonal sales” or less expensive “cuts” like the “bone in half breast” offered in many stupid markets. Deboning means less space used in your freezer.
Don’t forget to save the parts you cut aware for basis on a rich poultry stock. Freeze a cup or two of “flat” with the meal sized portion and you have the basis of a flavorful sauce or gravy.
Tiplet: I keep two “chicken parts” container in the freezer. one for the tenders and the other for wing sections (tips go in the soup) When these “meal sized” are full, defrost for dinner for your family.
Tiplet: As with many proteins I break down from larger packages, it never hurts to do a bit of basic seasoning (just not salt)
Tiplet: If you are not ready to prepare the stock – flatten the bones as much as possible. in a container larger than needed. Add fresh vegetable past their peak but not spoiled. when Dark Vader (aka 8qt Ninja Foodi) is not otherwise occupied, remove from freezer and and make the stock, adding additional seasoning or “what ever” is needed.
Briefly, This is an excellent book. As with any recipe, you may need to make adjustments to suit your choices of ingredients, etc. The above links are to my Amazon Affiliate Account If you are a Kindle Unlimited member it links to the “Read It For Free” Kindle Unlimited
KBS MBF-### Models: “Most if NOT All Recipes: Use the KBS recommended Order of Ingredients. When Ms Anderson says to use the Menu “Dough” – USE KBS “Leaven Dough” Includes measurements for 1 pound, 1.5 pound and 2 pound loaves
Tiplet: With any bread machine recipe, I usually hold back an ounce/tablespoon or two of the primary liquid. Adding it back if needed beginning about ten (10) minutes after first starting the machine is much easier (for me) than trying to get it right by adding flour.
I have been a customer of King Arthur Flour, now Baking Co first by mail order and now in my local supermarket since the late 1960’s.
Once again, I support Equal Opportunity, not the harmful to all humans narrative of Division, Exclusion & Inequity represented by their Pitchfest contest now in progress.
Apparently The King Arthur tag line: “Our mission is to inspire connection.” now needs to be changed to “Our mission is to inspire division.”
So now King Arthur is sponsoring politics of division – you just lost a customer – perhaps you should take a look at how such actions have effected other brands as well.
added 2023-FEB-05
At some point the info re Pitchfest was replaced with
Baking Pitchfest 2024 We are pausing online applications due to overwhelming response to the program. If you are interested in applying, please email bakingpitchfest@kingarthurbaking.com.
