I use my Mini Zo at least 3-4 times a week and I don't want to jinx myself but every recipe I tried comes out perfect from start to finish. No need for the oven. The paddle indents don't take away from the loaf other than the appearance of the 2 slices near that area however I will try removing the paddle prior to final rise. But currently I only pop the bread out of the bucket right at the end of the baking cycle and quickly and carefully pull out the paddle w/ doubled up dry paper towel to wipe down the inside immediately and once again with warm water and paper towel after it's cooled completely. If you hold the knot on the underside of the bucket the paddle pops out easily and I have not have any dough build up. Now I've gained enough courage to mix and knead the dough in my KitchenAid mixer then bake in the oven now that the weather is cooler. THAT's still a work in progress. LOL.

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