The Panasonic SD-ZB2502BXC bread maker is an outstanding choice for a small family of up to 3 persons. This machine comes packed with all the essential features such an appliance is expected to have. You'll be able to enjoy a whole variety of flavourful pastry, jams, and compotes in the comfort of your own home.
550 W
27 pre-set programmes: Basic and whole wheat (Bake, Bake Raisin, Bake Rapid, Dough, Dough Raisin), French and 100% Rye (Bake, Dough), Italian bake, Sandwich bake, Pizza dough, Bake only, Gluten-free bake, Speciality, Jam and Compote
For 1-3 persons: 400g, 500g, or 600g
1 year
You'll be able to select from 3 crust settings to make the crust as dark and crunchy as you want. The large viewing window will let you observe the progress. When the appliance is accidentally unplugged or switched off, the model will continue baking from where it's stopped in its programme whenever power is restored.
The machine is relatively noisy.
The Russell Hobbs 23620 is probably the most well-thought-out bread maker we've looked at. The model is definitely more attractive than anything within its price range. There's enough here to satisfy experienced cooks. At the same time, the appliance is accessible for beginners.
600 W
12 pre-set programmes: Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Cake, Sweet, Dough, Jam, Sandwich, Gluten-free, Fastbake I, Fastbake II, Speciality
For 2-4 persons: 500g, 750g, or 1000g
13-hour delay timer, 3 crust options, 7-minute power cut-off memory function, Automatic keep-warm function for 1 hour, Dishwasher safe non-stick pan and kneading blades, Large viewing window, LCD screen, Non-slip feet
1 year
A dozen of pre-set programmes will allow you to bake not just a number of different types of bread but also the most delicious cakes and jams. The 13-hour delay timer will allow you to enjoy a freshly baked loaf of bread first thing in the morning. The air vents help the dough rise. The LCD display is easy to read.
The white housing is easily soiled.
The appliance will prove to be a good choice for the types of customers who are looking to get the most of a machine like that without overpaying for a number of gimmicky features. Plus, the model includes a number of interesting recipes for you to play with.
600 W
12 pre-set programmes: Basic white, French, Whole Wheat, Quick, Sweet, Fastbake I, Fastbake II, Dough, Jam, Cake, Sandwich, Extra bake
For 2-4 persons: 450g, 680g, or 900g
13-hour delay timer, 3 crust settings, Viewing window, Air vents, Lid handle, Cord storage, Cool touch housing, measuring spoons, Recipes included
2 years
The stainless steel housing makes the model look particularly sleek. Measuring 27.5 x 31 x 28.5 centimetres, anybody will be able to find enough space for the bread maker. The housing also improves the model's sturdiness and durability. The non-stick pan will make sure you won't have to waste a lot of time cleaning the pan.
The lid is a bit flimsy, so you have to be careful while closing it.
We would recommend the Tower T11001 compact bread maker to just about any individual who doesn't just care about the model's respectable functionality and performance but also values the way it looks and how it will fit the kitchen décor.
650 W
13 pre-set programmes: Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Sweet, Express Bake (750g), Express Bake (1000g), Quick, European, Dough, Bagel Dough, Jam, Bake, Gluten Free
For 2-4 persons: 450g, 680g, or 900g
13-hour delay timer, Automatic 1 hour keep warm function, 3 crust settings, Viewing window, Non-stick pan, Kneading blade
3 years
600 W
For 3-5 persons: 700g or 1000g
13-hour delay timer, 10-minute power interruption protection, Keep-warm function, Raisin and nut dispenser, Easy-view window, Removable paddle, All removable parts are dishwasher safe
1 year
Panasonic SD-ZB2502BXC
Power
The Panasonic SD-ZB2502BXC features 550-watt power. It is high enough to save your time on bread making and get a brilliant result. For example, a standard programme for baking a 600 g loaf of white bread lasts about 4 hours. And if you are in a hurry, you can bypass it by selecting a 2-hour rapid programme to make an aromatic fresh wheat bread. This powerful bread maker will definitely become an unmatched kitchen appliance both for a stay-at-home mom or dad caring about a homely home and for a business person who's always in haste.
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Russell Hobbs 23620
Compact and Fast
The Russell Hobbs 23620 is pretty compact and really fast.
Measuring 32.2 x 29 x 30 centimetres in overall dimensions, the model will not impose on any precious kitchen space you want to conserve. It weighs 4.3 kilograms, so you shouldn't have any issues moving the bread maker around either.
The black housing with silver accents, incorporating an LCD screen and touch buttons, will mesh well with any modern/contemporary kitchen setting.
Drawing 600 watts, the machine takes far less time to prepare bread than its peers. The company's 55-minute fast-bake feature is present as well, letting you whip up the most delicious white loaf in less than an hour.
Fast-bake aside, the model comes equipped with 10 additional pre-set programmes, including Basic, French, Whole Wheat, Cake, Sweet, Dough, Jam, Sandwich, Gluten-free, and Speciality. You can use these settings to prepare anything on this list, from delicious but healthy whole-wheat bread to mouth-watering jams.
As far as the loaf size is concerned, the model will let you make 500-, 750-, and 1000-gram loaves. As you would imagine, these loaves will be enough to satisfy 2-4 individuals.
Crust Settings
Going back to the functionality side, we really like the 13-hour delay bake function that you can use to have freshly-baked bread at your convenience. You'll be able to set the delay feature at night and wake up to a freshly-baked loaf for breakfast. Alternatively, you can activate the function before a busy day at work, so that you'll have the opportunity to come home to a crusty, delicious loaf to accompany your dinner.
The 7-minute power cut-off feature is pretty great too. When the appliance is accidentally unplugged or switched off, the model will continue baking from where it's stopped in its programme whenever power is restored.
The usual keep-warm function will be able to keep your bread warm for up to an hour after finishing the loaf.
But it is probably the crust control feature that takes the proverbial cake. Using this feature, you'll be able to select from 3 crust settings to make the crust as dark and crunchy as you want.
On the practicality/safety front, the large viewing window will let you observe the progress, whilst the non-slip feet will make sure the appliance doesn't accidentally slide from the countertop.
In short, the Russell Hobbs 23620 is probably the most well-thought-out bread maker we've looked at. The model is definitely more attractive than anything within its price range. There's enough here to satisfy experienced cooks. At the same time, the appliance is accessible for beginners.
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Morphy Richards 48281
Choose Your Setting
The programmable bread machine from Murphy Richards is all about providing the user with a multitude of choices. Though they aren't necessarily unique, a dozen of pre-set programmes will allow you to bake not just a number of different types of bread but also the most delicious cakes and jams. Of course, if you wouldn't describe yourself as a person with a sweeter tooth, the model has plenty to offer you too. From a basic white or a French to a wholewheat or simple dough, the machine can bake it all.
In terms of the loaf size, the bread maker will allow you to choose from 1 lb, 1.5 lb, 2 lb loaves (or 450, 680, and 900 grams if you feel so inclined). The last couple of options work with the Fastbake function. Using the latter, you will be able to make yourself a freshly baked loaf in no more than 50 minutes. If you have a celiac disease or you simply do not fancy gluten in your food, the model will allow you to сhoose from a number of gluten-free options, using the recipes that are included in the instruction manual. And if you like to switch things up every once in a while, there're 3 crust settings that you can use to change the crust from light to dark.
A Number of Recipes
There's nothing like waking up to a smell of fresh bread in the morning. Naturally, the people behind this product are aware of that, which is why they didn't forget to include the 13-hour delay timer. Simply set it up before you go to bed and you will be able to enjoy the said freshly baked loaf of bread first thing in the morning.
Speaking of settings, all of the model's functions are available via an easy-to-read LCD display. That means you shouldn't have any issues figuring the whole thing out regardless of your experience with these appliances. Now, in terms of construction, the company behind this bread maker machine made sure to employ just about every trick in the book that simplifies the model's operation and makes it more convenient for everyone. The viewing window will allow you to take a peek inside and enjoy the process as it unfolds. The air vents are there to help the dough rise. Finally, the cool touch housing and the lid handle will allow you to handle the machine with ease and confidence.
All things considered, the appliance will prove to be a good choice for the types of customers who are looking to get the most of a machine like that without overpaying for a number of gimmicky features. Plus, the model includes a number of interesting recipes for you to play with.
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Tower T11001
As Sleek as a Shriek
Though the Tower T11001 Digital Bread Maker certainly does not lack in the functions department, the first thing that we would like to talk about is the model's construction, meaning both its composition and appearance. Though the latter aspect is entirely subjective, if you ask us, we'd say that the stainless steel housing makes the model look particularly sleek.
Other than that, there's also the appliance's 27.5 x 31 x 28.5 centimetres of overall dimensions that don't just improve the visual aspect but also allow anybody to find enough space for the bread maker, regardless of how much free countertop space they have.
Naturally, the stainless steel housing is there not just for the looks but to improve the model's sturdiness and durability. Now, while we're still on the subject of construction, we would like to point out the viewing window that will allow you to monitor the bread-making process and the non-stick pan that makes sure you won't have to waste a lot of time cleaning the pan.
In addition to the small bread maker, you will also receive a kneading blade that will allow you to knead ingredients and mix dough. The usual crust settings are there as well, allowing you to choose between light, medium, and dark finishes to your crusty bread.
Enough Baking Power
Now, when it comes to the model's functionality and performance, there isn't a whole lot we can say other than this is a solid appliance that does not intend to trail behind in any of those categories. With 650 watts of power on board, it will take the bread maker less than an hour to bake a delicious loaf. Not dissimilar to the majority of these machines, the Tower T11001 comes equipped with a 13-hour delay timer, so you can plan ahead and prepare a freshly baked loaf of bread for you or your entire family whenever you feel like it.
Of course, everybody likes his/her bread different, so the manufacturers made sure to include 3 crust settings that you can use to prepare a loaf of bread with a white, medium, or dark crust. The number 13 that determines the maximum time of delay also makes a comeback, only this time representing the number of pre-set programmes that you will have at your disposal.
These programmes include your typical selection of bread types as well as dough, jam, bagel dough, and gluten-free options. The ability to choose the size of the loaf is there as well, allowing you to bake 450, 680, and 900g loaves for yourself or your entire family.
In conclusion, we would recommend the Tower T11001 compact bread maker to just about any individual who doesn't just care about the model's respectable functionality and performance but also values the way it looks and how it will fit the kitchen décor.
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Cuisinart CBK250U
Power
The Cuisinart CBK250U is a 600-watt bread maker, and that is just the right power to get well-baked bread and cakes within relatively a short period of time. Following basic recipes from the book, this magnificent bread machine will bake a fresh homemade bread within 3 hours. The quick mode allows you to reduce this time to 1.5 hours. And this will be a real catch when you do not have enough time for cooking but still want to have a high-quality flavourful bread with marmalade and butter for breakfast.
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What Is a Bread Maker?
In the following review, we have compared 5 most popular bread maker machines. This small kitchen appliance makes baking at home easy: it does everything automatically so you don’t have to worry about it. A user just needs to put all the ingredients (the order and amount are stipulated in a user’s guide that goes with every bread maker) into a pan and choose an appropriate programme. Afterwards, you can go and do anything else you want to - the bread maker machine will do everything by itself: it will knead the dough, let it rise, and then bake. Now, there are a lot of different models on the market, so we would suggest reading the "What to look for" section of the review as it will help you make the right choice.
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What Features to Compare
Power
When selecting a bread maker machine, power should be among the first things to consider as it decides the operation time and the baking speed of a device. To put it simply, the more powerful the bread maker is, the less time it will take to bake bread (or make jam, etc.). As a rule, modern breadmakers feature the power rate varying from 450 up to 1650 watts. Low-powered machines often include fewer modes (programmes) than high-powered bread makers, and many of them do not have the function of dough kneading. So, make sure to check these when choosing a bread machine.
Settings
Settings or a number of modes (programmes) are another aspect worth taking into consideration. Depending on how much you're ready to invest in a device, you may find models with a basic and more advanced set of settings. There are bread makers that feature 2 programmes as well as those that include 25 modes and more. These programmes vary in terms of time and temperature. The combination of these parameters determines the suitability of a breadmaker for certain baking tasks. That said, any breadmaker, regardless of its price tag, has a standard set of settings making it suitable for baking pastry. So, if you don't need the most high-tech bread maker machine with advanced technology, you can safely choose from more affordable models.
Loaf Size
Another feature to look at is the loaf size the chosen bread maker can create. A traditional range of loaf sizes goes as this: 1 lb, 1.5 lbs, 2 lbs, and 3 lbs. We assume that your choice should be based upon your family requirements. If you live with a large family and go through quite a lot of bread, it's only logical to choose a bread machine that can bake 2-3 lb loaves. And vice versa. If your household is small, there's no sense to go for the biggest volume.
Extras
The last but not the least, we'd recommend you to turn attention to the extra features bread makers offer. Though not necessary, and certainly not critical, many of them are nice to have. A delay timer, for example, will allow you to put off the start time of any programme; an audible reminder will send you a signal when a loaf is ready; a viewing window will allow you to see what's happening inside the device. These are only some of the features that can be found in bread maker machines, and this list can be further extended. Hopefully, our rundown of the most popular bread machines available in the market will help you narrow down your choice.
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