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Yes, I think my mix is often too dry but sticky dough is really hard to work with. I have made ciabatta a few times, that dough is almost liquid. My baguettes weren't too bad. The dough wasn't quite light enough and the crust was a bit too solid but they were pretty close. I think I'll prove...

As an experiment, I tried making some bread without any oil in it and the texture was all wrong, it wasn't a question of preserving it, the mix was too dry, I also (accidentally) left out the salt once - that tasted even worse

I've never used a breadmaker in my life but I make bread several times a week, I find the very act of kneading highly therapeutic - it's a great way to relieve stress. And nothing beats breakfast with freshly made bread

Don't stint on the oil or butter, the bread is a bit dry and crumbly without it. I'm having a go at making baguettes tomorrow morning (proving the dough overnight) - never tried making those before