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Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Mr. Stevens, the inventor of the A B C bread-making machine, is a practical baker, and has achieved a great reputation for the excellent qualities of his "family bread." It is altogether made by his own machines, and its lightness and purity are no doubt owing to the improved means used in the manufacture of it...The results of the experiment show the most complete success...two sacks of flour were made up by hand in the usual manner, and the same quantity made up in the machine...it was found that the machine produced four 4lb.-loaves per sack more than could be obtained by hand-labour...The machine-made bread, being much cleaner than hand-made, must necessarily be more wholesome....[The machine] makes bread without the unhealthy and dirty labour of tossing and plunging the dough about with the hands and arms of men...smaller sizes are used for domestic purposes; not only for bread, but for every description of pudding, buns, sponges, cakes, and pastry in general. It may be seen in daily use at Mr. Stevens's establishment, Cambridge-road, Hackney; the family breadmaking machines being also exhibited at the Crystal Palace and at the Polytechnic Institution'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures an intriguing moment in the history of bread-making, showcasing experiments conducted with Stevens' innovative A B C bread-making machine at the Marylebone Workhouse in 1858. The inventor, Mr. Stevens, is known for his reputation in producing high-quality "family bread" entirely through his machines. In this experiment, two sacks of flour were prepared, one by hand and the other using the machine. The results were astounding, with the machine producing four 4lb.-loaves per sack more than could be made by hand. The cleanliness of machine-made bread was also highlighted, as it eliminated the unhealthy and dirty labor involved in hand-kneading and tossing the dough. The machine was not only limited to baking bread but could also produce various sizes of puddings, buns, sponges, cakes, and pastries. The success of this experiment led to the widespread use of Stevens' bread-making machines, revolutionizing the baking industry. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and impact of Stevens' invention, which is still relevant today in modern kitchens. The machine-made bread could be seen in daily use at Mr. Stevens' establishment in Cambridge-road, Hackney, and was exhibited at the Crystal Palace and the Polytechnic Institution.
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