West Bend Homestyle Automatic Bread and Dough Maker 41055 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a used breadmaker, arrived with a cracked lid but still looked ok. Unfortunately it didn't work, bread didn't even initially start the kneading proccess. Received a full refund.

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Zojirushi BBCC-V20 Home Bakery Traditional Breadmaker Review

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(More customer reviews)My mother taught me to make homemade bread as a child and I have been making it ever since, but a breadmaker certainly is easier. I've had two, a Magic Chef which stopped working after I accidentally left the pan soaking overnight (the mechanism that turns the paddle won't budge), and a Zojirushi, which I now use every week, and don't leave soaking in the sink. (I chose the Zojirushi because it had good reviews and because I have their rice steamer and love it.)
Features I like: Double paddles. This is absolutely the way to go if you want a horizontal loaf, otherwise some of the flour can get stuck in a corner and not get mixed up. You can solve this by scraping the sides during mixing, but having to do that sort of defeats the purpose of a breadmaker.
Another thing I like is the "Homemade" setting, which allows you to customize the cycle times. The default is for French Bread, which, incidentally, comes out very well. One caution, their recipe calls for 3 teaspoons of yeast, which caused it to overrise. I now use 2 teaspoons and get great results. Also, the "default" setting for Homemade/French Bread wasn't set correctly on mine at first, but the instruction manual listed the correct settings and it was easy to reprogram. Good instruction manual, by the way.
One other nice feature is the preheat cycle. The trickiest part with bread machines is getting the right amount of yeast for the machine's timed rise cycles. Cold liqueds slow down yeast action, warm ones speed it up. I've found that the preheat cycle helps give more uniform results. (Age and amount of yeast affects it too, but the breadmachine can't compensate for that.)
Most of the other features, like jam and cake settings, I never use.
Disappointments: The window gets steamed up during processing and opening the cover causes it to pause so you can't really watch what it is doing. Also, the delay timer only works with the "Basic" bread setting. I wanted to set it to have French bread ready when I came home, and couldn't.
The thing I use most: The "Dough" setting. I prefer to let the breadmaker mix everything up for me and do all the initial risings, and then throw it in a pan for the last rising and bake it myself. This way the paddles don't get baked into the bottom of the loaf, and I don't have to worry about over or under rising. Honestly, it is the yeast that causes most problems people have with breadmakers. Old yeast, or not enough, and your bread comes out like a brick. Too much and it either overrises and sticks to the top, as it did the first time I made French bread with 3 tsp. of yeast, or it caves in during baking and you have a U-shaped top. (If it rises but the top is flat, rather than rounded, it's not the yeast. You probably have too much liqued or too little flour - adjust accordingly.)
I don't use mixes, so I can't comment on that, but I have an electric wheat grinder and often use fresh ground whole wheat (which they don't recommend), and this breadmachine handles it beautifully. I like being able to use all healthy ingredients, like whole wheat instead of white flour, and honey instead of refined sugar. In this case though it does need extra yeast, since the whole wheat flour is heavier.
I recommended this breadmaker to both my step-mother and my best friend, so I guess that's a pretty high recommendation. (My mother still does it by hand. Maybe someday I'll get her to try a machine.)

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One of the most wonderful sensory experiences has to be the smell of baking bread. It nourishes the soul and warms the heart, just as the finished product nourishes and warms the body. This bread maker not only makes a splendid horizontal loaf, it's easy to use and clean, meaning it won't join the dud appliances gathering dust while they wait for the next yard sale.

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Ultimate Freedom 2lb Convection Bread Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased the Breadman TR2200B online (Amazon) less than a year ago (December 27th, 2005). About six weeks ago it failed. It carried a one year warranty. When if failed, it sounded like it was going to destroy itself and then just quit working.
We contacted the manufacturer, Maxim/Toastmaster. They requested we send the unit in for evaluation. So I went and found a box, packing material, and boxed it up and shipped it off.
About a month later we received a replacement unit. It was a different model, a TR2500BC. The packing slip stated, "NO STOCK REPLACED WITH RTR2500BC AND COMPLIMENTARY COOK BOOK"; and it came with a 30-day warrantee.
It looked nice; but in about two weeks it also quit. The control panel doesn't work. The unit is useless.
I attempted to go to the manufacturer's website for a phone number. The site is offline (unavailable). I called the 800# on the packing slip which came with the replacement machine. Their office is closed, it's Saturday.
This is TWO defective machines from this manufacturer. I simply don't have time to be searching out packaging, packing up and shipping off units. I didn't pay to do that. I paid to get a quality product I could use.
I'm out the original purchase price, and really can't afford to put anymore time into it. Guess I learned a lesson, or two.

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740057002717Bread still plays a role in a healthy diet, and it's even better for you when it's homemade without preservatives or additives. The Breadman Ultimate lets you enjoy your favorite loaves, still warm from baking. It offers the versatility of baking 1-lbs. to 2-lb. horizontal loaves. Make desserts, breakfast breads and more. Features: -Over 300 program combinations -Bakes 1 lb., 1.5 lb., or 2 lb. loaf -New gluten free and low carb programs -New convection feature -Patented fruit, nut, and herb ''add-in'' dispenser -Makes pizza, bagel, and pasta dough s -Cake, ''batter breads,'' and jam programs -Horizontal baking pan -Removable lid with see through window -Instant recall 60 minute power failure back up -Oven light -24 hour delay bake -Bake only with variable temperature -Overall dimensions: 15.25H x 12.5W x 9.5D

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Breadman BK2000B 2-1/2-Pound Bakery Pro Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser Review

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1/13/2011 update
I finally received a call back, the rep asked me many questions to ascertain if it was fixable. It was not. As this is a brand new model, I was the only person to date that had encountered this problem, yay me! :-(
The solution was to cut off the plug & mail it in a padded mailer & upon arrival they will replace the faulty unit. I certainly will put the new unit to a MUCH more rigorous baking schedule than I had the previous one, to make sure if is is going to fail, it will while still under warranty! I will continue to post my results!1/11/2011 update
Below is a copy of my follow up email to the manufacturer after waiting DAYS for the return call (an option they give you after waiting on hold twice as long as they say your wait time would be, I gave up after 20+ minutes!)
If I ever get a reply I will let you know but for now I would not recommend ANY Breadman products for lack of customer support! The company that handles the support isn't even them!! It is a professional business that handles a bunch of other manufacturers like: Black and Decker, George Foreman, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs, Farberware, Littermaid& Delonghi!
So buyer beware if you're thinking of customer support for one of those brands also.......

Here is my email to them:
Your Company that manufactures the Breadman BK2000B 2-1/2-Pound Bakery Pro Bread Maker, solicited Amazon to have this item reviewed by several of it's top reviewers of influence, I was chosen as one of them in this area. I had ORIGINALLY given it a VERY favorable review, however since it completely died after 2 months of light use, I have revised my previous glowing review to one that reflects my new experience with this item & the non existent support in getting ANY assistance with getting this Breadmaker up & running again! After having made a loaf of bread the previous day (all loafs were from the enclosed recipe book & all of white flour varieties) When I went to use it the next day there was absolutely no power to it, I tried unplugging it & replugging it in, nada! No juice, no error codes, NOTHING! And yes all other appliances will run plugged into that socket. AND I have unplugged it after EVERY use so NO there is no chance of a power surge from a storm in my area blowing a fuse or damaging it!
I have waited on hold for over 20 minutes (when the recording stated that the wait time was less than 10 minutes) & finally left a message for a call back, which never came in the following days after that call was placed. I am now contacting you via this website as a last resort. All of this will be related in my following updates for the Amazon Vine review I have posted! I would think you would have given better customer service knowing this is a new model being evaluated but alas........it seems that there is virtually NO customer service but a generic recording that continually loops with the same hold message!
I will not only post this on Amazon but on every site that reviews breadmakers to prevent anyone else from buying this expensive doorstop! I am extremely disappointed with your company's customer service, I know that a lemon can occur even with the best manufacturers but your lack of help is what is appalling!
1/06/2011 update
It originally worked as described below, however this morning after measuring all the ingredients.......NOTHING! NO POWER AT ALL, no error codes nothing, dead as a doornail! Major bummer as we were loving it! While it was working it was wonderful. I am on hold with customer service going on 20 minutes right now! I'll update later IF I get this resolved!
:-(
Clear off your counter and get ready to have some fun! I have had many different bread machines (Dak, Black & Decker, Zojirushi etc) in the past and what I like the most about this one is that it gives you the option to either make one large loaf (2 OR 2 1/2 pound loaf!) or two smaller 1 pound ones. This is great when I want to make two different types of bread at the same time...just press a couple of buttons and then just walk away...LOVE it! Another plus is that the paddles in the larger loaf pan are collapsible so you don't get those two holes baked in the bottom of your loaf that you'd normally get with other bread machines. It doesn't have that feature for the smaller loaf pan, but I'm hoping that maybe someday soon that they can fix it. There is also a fruit/nut dispenser that will add your ingredients at just the right time, however, I've discovered if you're making a large loaf, that the fruit and nut/dispenser is just too small, so you'll end up adding the ingredients in at the beep. It's really no big deal, it's not that hard to add some raisins and nuts at the beep...but it would have been perfect if they could have made the dispenser just a little bit bigger. Also, on my very first loaf I didn't have 1 of the paddles totally on & I had to dig the ingredients away & FIRMLY push it on again to make sure it was all the way down! After that , smooth sailing! I have just one more complaint, it's minor, kind of petty really, but it's getting on my nerves. The instruction manual is half manual and half recipe book. Awesome right? Not quite. I'm not sure if it is just my book, or if was a mass production error but every other page is upside down! Reading the manual and recipes was like some kind of cruel torture that they'd have on a reality show...other than that, I'm loving my Breadman and eating way too many carbs!
BTW, I grind my own whole wheat & it kneads the heavier wheat loaves as easily as the lighter all white flour ones! AND it IS teflon coated for those needing that info!

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No need to live above a bakery to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked bread on a daily basis. With an array of convenient features for ease of use, this Bakery Pro bread maker comes in handy any day of the week. Its exclusive dual bread-pan baking system allows for baking a traditional loaf up to 2-1/2 pounds or two 1-pound loaves simultaneously. Make anything from fresh cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast toast, banana nut to serve with tea, or a loaf of whole wheat to serve with a hearty stew for dinner. Choose from 14 baking functions, including low carb and gluten free, as well as the option to make a variety of doughs and jams. Unlike other bread makers, the machine's exclusive kneading paddles collapse automatically before baking to prevent holes from baking into the bottom of the loaves, and its exclusive fruit and nut dispenser adds extras to the dough at the right time automatically--no need to wait around. The bread maker also provides a 15-hour delay timer, which makes it possible to wake up to--or come home to after a long day--a loaf of freshly baked bread ready to be sliced and slathered with butter and jam, spread with soft cheese, or enjoyed with other toppings or on its own. Accessories include a collapsible measuring cup, an adjustable measuring spoon, and a recipe book with over 80 recipes. The bread machine measures 14 by 19 by 12 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer
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Breadman BK1050S 2-Pound Professional Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned three bread makers in the past. All from different companies.
My first one made loaves that were tall and looked funny. But I really loved the bread, and the smell that came with it! I finally wore it out. I hated digging the paddle out of the bottom.
My second one was a tragic mistake by the company. It had an inherent flaw - bread stuck to the pan. Even after they replaced the pan for free - the second pan was even worse. I gave up making bread ... because even when I finally got the bread out of the pan, I still had to dig the paddle out of the bottom.
I really loved my Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker, so much so that I actually recently purchased one for my daughter. It does many things the earlier bread makers didn't, including quickbread and cakes. It makes gluten-free bread. It has fast settings and normal settings. And it even has a jam setting! It is shaped so that loaves come out looking like loaves. Only one thing I didn't like - I had to dig the paddle out of the bottom. (sigh)
And then - Breadman came out with this wonderful selection! A Bread Maker that does NOT leave the paddle sticking in the middle! Even more, it has all of the settings I used on my Sunbeam (although it is missing the cakes, which I didn't use) AND the automatic fruit and nut dispenser!!! So I set my Sunbeam aside, and "went for it." The bread maker of my dreams.
How does it work?
The feature works by creating a one-way paddle that collapses when it is reversed. So the paddle turns and kneads while it goes in one direction. At the end of the kneading cycles, the machine reverses the turning of the paddle and it collapses into the bottom of the pan.
As a result, while you have the impression of the paddle in the bottom of the loaf, the paddle is not stuck inside of the bread! So don't think it's perfect, it's just much better than before.
Cookbook and manual:
This comes with a wonderful manual that even gives a comparison chart so that you can use whatever yeast is available in your store. All of the recipes use standard yeast, so you need to adapt them if you want to use fast-rise or other variations.
The book is also very clear on how to use the various settings.
Even more, the cookbook included has a wide selection of recipes for every setting. I would recommend using the included cookbook before you go out and buy any other recipe book for your machine.
I did have a "tiny" problem with one of the recipes - for cinnamon raisin bread. It reversed two of the ingredient amounts - showing 1/2 cup yeast and 3/4 tsp raisins. :-( The mistake was easy to spot, by someone who knows a little bit about bread making.
Features:
One of my favorite features on this (besides not pulling the paddle out and having the automatic nut and fruit dispenser) is the fact that it will make quickbreads, and even has recipes for them. My next trip to the store will be for bananas and macadamia nuts - for banana macadamia nut bread. :-)
For me, this machine was worth it - just for the two extra features. However, since it is so close to the Sunbeam, except for these two features, and the Sunbeam cost is much lower, you will need to make your own choice.
Did I mention I really LOVE not having to dig the paddle out of the loaf?
EDITED - I have dropped this rating down to 4 stars - When I attempted to make cinnamon raisin nut bread, the nuts got caught below the paddle and scratched the surface of the pan. Amazon immediately sent me out a replacement using overnight mail, and gave me 30 days to return the defective machine at their expense.
If I encounter any future problems with the machine, I will pull the rest of the stars, but Amazon itself was very helpful in resolving the issue.

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No need to live above a bakery to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked bread on a daily basis. With an array of convenient features for ease of use, this Professional bread maker comes in handy any day of the week. Make anything from fresh cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast toast, banana nut to serve with tea, or a loaf of whole wheat to serve with a hearty stew for dinner. The unit's intuitive push-button control panel offers 14 baking functions, including low carb, gluten free, artisan dough, and jam. Choose from three loaf sizes (1, 1-1/2, or 2 pounds) and from three crust colors (light, medium, or dark). Unlike other bread makers, the machine's exclusive kneading paddles collapse automatically before baking to prevent holes from baking into the bottom of the loaves, and its exclusive fruit and nut dispenser adds extras to the dough at the right time automatically--no need to wait around. The bread maker also provides Perfect Bake technology for even heat and excellent results, as well as a 15-hour delay-bake timer, which makes it possible to wake up to--or come home to after a long day--a loaf of freshly baked bread ready to be sliced and slathered with butter and jam, spread with soft cheese, or enjoyed with other toppings or on its own. Accessories include a collapsible measuring cup, an adjustable measuring spoon, and a recipe book with over 80 recipes. The bread machine measures 16 by 18 by 12 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Breadman BK1060S 2-Pound Professional Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the third bread maker that I've owned over the years. The first two were made by Regal and back then the loaves were tall and more square in size. One of the features I like about this Breadman BK1060S is that the loaf is more rectangular in size and that means you can slice it like a normal loaf of bread.
The bread maker is an attractive design made of brushed aluminum. Although it is a thin aluminum that seems to show every dent and surface flaw easily, it's good enough. The lid of the bread maker is designed to completely lift off from the main unit if you need to remove it for cleaning. However I did notice that because of the plastic hinges that are used, a certain amount of "play" is introduced that makes it possible for the lid to hit the right edge of the main unit as you are closing the lid. This is not a huge issue, but you just need to be aware of that fact as you close the lid. I've uploaded a few photos in the Customer Images area to show you exactly what I mean.
I followed the instructions and before making my first loaf of bread, ran the machine through a baking cycle to burn off any residues from the manufacturing process. Once the unit cooled down, I washed the baking tray. I decided to make as my first loaf, the 2lb basic white bread. I was immediately thrown off a bit by the recipe calling for 1 1/2 TBS of dry milk powder. What??? Then my brain got tied into a knot as I was trying to figure out how to make the bread without dry milk powder. I quickly realized I could probably just substitute milk for the water and completely omit the dry milk powder. Bingo... worked like a charm. The reason the recipes call for dry milk powder is to account for the possibility of you choosing delayed baking in which case milk sitting in the maker for hours before being cooked, could spoil.
So the first loaf came out just about perfect. I've uploaded a couple pictures of it. The top of the loaf collapsed just a bit, but the texture of the bread was perfect. No voids whatsoever and the crust (medium by default) was just perfect.
As far as the collapsible paddle is concerned, it worked as expected. I did try to ensure that it was upright before adding the ingredients and made an effort to ensure it did not collapse as I was adding the flour even though the instructions claim that even if the paddle does collapse, that it will correct itself once the kneading cycle begins. Once the loaf was baked and removed from the tray, the paddle had indeed collapsed as it was supposed to leaving only a small hole about 1/2" deep in the bottom of the loaf. I've uploaded a photo to show this.
Another feature of this bread maker that is great is the ability to have nuts and fruits drop into your dough at the appropriate time via the dispenser located at the top rear area of the lid. You load the ingredients and then during the appropriate cycle, the ingredients are dropped into the dough and mixed in without your intervention. Brilliant!
The operation of the bread maker was easy enough. Instructions were clear and the recipe book contained a lot of different recipes including those for just dough so you can bake in your own oven. There are also some jam recipes included. Yum... nothing like piping hot, freshly made bread with butter and home-made jam.
Overall I'm pleased with the Breadman bread maker. It is reasonably priced, attractive, cleans up easily and makes a great, nearly foolproof loaf of bread. About the only advice I can give is to make sure you follow your recipe closely and be consistent in measuring your ingredients. About the only way you can screw up is if your dough is too soft or too stiff. You need to pay attention the first few times you make a recipe so that you can adjust ingredients accordingly.
I love putting the ingredients in at night and then waking up to a just-finished-baking loaf of bread. It's awesome.
PROS: Attractive, easy to clean, simple operation, great selection of recipes, not that noisy
CONS: Aluminum shows every dent and ding easily, lid closure hits edge of machine if not being careful

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No need to live above a bakery to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked bread on a daily basis. With an array of convenient features for ease of use, this Professional bread maker comes in handy any day of the week. Make anything from fresh cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast toast, banana nut to serve with tea, or a loaf of whole wheat to serve with a hearty stew for dinner. The unit's intuitive push-button control panel offers 14 baking functions, including low carb, gluten free, artisan dough, and jam. Choose from three loaf sizes (1, 1-1/2, or 2 pounds) and from three crust colors (light, medium, or dark). Unlike other bread makers, the machine's exclusive kneading paddles collapse automatically before baking to prevent holes from baking into the bottom of the loaves, and its exclusive fruit and nut dispenser adds extras to the dough at the right time automatically--no need to wait around. The bread maker also provides Perfect Bake technology for even heat and excellent results, as well as a 15-hour delay-bake timer, which makes it possible to wake up to--or come home to after a long day--a loaf of freshly baked bread ready to be sliced and slathered with butter and jam, spread with soft cheese, or enjoyed with other toppings or on its own. Accessories include a collapsible measuring cup, an adjustable measuring spoon, and a recipe book with over 80 recipes. The bread machine measures 16 by 18 by 12 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Breadman TR2700 Stainless-Steel Programmable Convection Bread Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a breadmaker my entire life. There is nothing like the smell of baking bread as you walk in the door, especially on a cold winter day. The evolution of the bread machine was exciting for me. I remember the first bread machines with the tall, horizontal loaf pan that was somewhat less than exciting. Then, the "horizontal" loaf appeared. I own two of the first Breadman machines, TR845 with the horizonal loaf and as a "basic breadmaker" those are terrific. They are sturdy, relatively quiet for a breadmaker and the pan secures itself well within the machine. This model does not have all the cycles of more current models and it does not automatically add ingredients as do the TR2500, or Tr2700. However, it does offer a signal "beep" when to add ingredients such as raisons, or cranberries. I love to bake bread and give it away. I often have four breadmakers going at the same time during a holiday.
Last year I purchased the Breadman TR2500, Stainless and Black. Initially I was quite pleased with the performance. However, after several uses I did have problems with the bread pan releasing from the holders on each side requiring a bending and adjusting of the snap in prongs of both the pan and the breadmaker itself. I think this is because the stainless steel on the inside isn't quite as strong as with simple steel of the past models I have used. I LOVE THE COVECTION FEATURE. The first thing I noticed about adding convection to a breadmaker was the crust. The entire crust of the bread, not only the top is VERY CRISPY. For those of you who love to cut off the heel of a fresh loaf of bread and smear with butter, this is a dream (of course the heel is still the best part of the loaf). Now, I just aquired the newer model which is a TR2700. I have not had the problem with the pan coming loose from the holders in the machine as of yet and the inside is similar in construction to the TR2500? Both the TR2500 and the TR2700 make quite a bit more noise during the kneeding cycles which I think is due to the stainless steel construction vs. steel and plastic which I don't think conduct noise as well. Still, the TR2700 is still top notch and well worth the money if you love to make bread and would use it frequently. ONE TIP ON ALL BREADMACHINES. If you find that hole in the bottom of the bread annoying, or displeasing simply keep track of your cycle. After the machine has completed the second kneed going in to the last rise, simply reach in and take off the paddle. End result is a nice loaf with only a small hole from the hub of the paddle. Nice little trick and you won't ever mistakingly give a loaf away with the paddle stuck in it. OOPS, where's my bread paddle?, the next time you try making bread.

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Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread with this programmable breadmaker. The unit bakes 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-pound horizontal loaves and can handle any favorite recipe--from cinnamon raisin, honey wheat, rosemary, and cranberry oat to hearty rye, cheesy onion focaccia, and classic French bread, even cinnamon rolls for breakfast or dinner rolls for the evening meal. The machine features a user-friendly control panel with Mylar buttons and an easy-to-read digital display. Choose from over 100 baking options, 16 settings including low carb and gluten free, and the preferred crust color--light, medium, or dark. The unit also provides a delay timer up to 24 hours, a 10-minute random pause control, a one-hour keep-warm cycle that keeps bread warm without over-baking, and instant recall in the event of a power failure. Other thoughtful design details include an automatic fruit and nut dispenser, a viewing window, a convection fan for excellent baking results, and convenient side carrying handles. Avoid the use of metal utensils with the removable baking pan, which should be washed by hand in order to protect its nonstick surface. Attractively housed in stainless steel with black accents, the breadmaker measures 18-3/5 by 11-1/5 by 15 inches.

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Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third bread machine. My first was the original Zojirushi, and the second was a Breadman. I still use both the Breadman and the Zojirushi BBCCX20. According to most baking sites I've seen, the Zo and the Breadman are the leading contenders in this category today, so here's my comparison:
- The Zo is more solidly built and has a stronger motor. It can handle stiffer doughs that literally stopped the motor on my Breadman.
- The Zo is much quieter than the Breadman. The pan in the Breadman clanks around in its clips and makes quite a racket during kneading.
- Unfortunately, the Zo has an annoying 15-second beep to signal the right time to add nuts or fruits. As far as I can tell, there is no way to turn off this feature. For me, this is a big deal, because I used to love to set up my bread machine to make bread during the night, giving me a wonderful hot loaf of bread for breakfast. With the 15-second beeper, which sounds a lot like an alarm clock, using the Zo BBCCX20 overnight simply isn't an option. I wish there were a way to turn it off.
- The double paddles on the Zo do a better job of mixing ingredients without the need for scraping down the sides of the pan.
- The Breadman is a much more flexible machine. It's "Pause" button let's you add 15 minutes at any point in the cycle. Without the ability to pause, the Zo sometimes starts baking before the loaf is fully proofed. With bread, where the length of the rise depends on so many factors, having the flexibility to pause during a cycle is very valuable. You can program custom cycles on the Zo, but that's only a solution if you know in advance that your loaf is going to take some extra proofing time.
- Crust control is better on the Breadman. Even set on "light" crust, the Zo tends to produce a dark crust with breads that have a lot of sugar.
- The Breadman has a small bin that automatically dispenses "add ins" (fruits, nuts, etc.) at the right point in the cycle. You just load it up at the beginning of the cycle and the "trap door" releases the goodies at the right time near the end of the kneading cycle.
In a nutshell: The Zo is a better built, more powerful, quieter bread machine. It's solid, reliable, and great for doughs that would stop a lesser machine. The Breadman, on the other hand, provides much greater flexibility to make changes to the cycle once you've started and to get the crust you like. It also has an automatic fruit/nut dispenser and no long, annoying beep. If Zojirushi and Breadman would combine the Zo's motor and mechanics with Breadman's control panel and programming, they'd have the perfect bread machine. As it is, you have to choose based on what's most important to you.
UPDATE 02-JAN-2010
I found a new bread machine that has replaced both the Zo BBCCX20 and the Breadman as my favorite machine. It's the Zojirushi "Mini" (BB-HAC10). It takes up half the counter space of the Zo BBCCX20 and makes a perfect size loaf for a small family. It still doesn't have the flexibility of the Breadman, but at least they shortened the "add ingredients" beep (which goes on for so long on the full-size Zo that I can't use it for overnight bread making). Other than the beep, the Zo Mini is the quietest bread machine I've found. I really like it. You can find a more complete review on the Zo Mini product page. Happy Baking!

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Not only can you bake breads of all sorts, including sourdough and whole wheat, in this machine, you can also make pizza dough, cake, jams and even meatloaf! A comprehensive recipe and instruction booklet is supported by an instructional video as well. The machine is programmable, so you can have fresh, warm bread waiting for you at breakfast or dinner time.

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Heritage Mint HPL849P Lock & Lock Storage 21.1 Cup Bread Container Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really trying to find a quality container to store loaves made from my bread machine and this one seemed like it may work. The container is great, however, it is not high enough to hold a 2 pound loaf. Too bad, because it would have been ideal had it been large enough. Needs to be an inch or so higher. Product dimension say it is 10.5"H which seemed super large but its only 5-1/4"H.

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Fresh baked rolls and breads stay fresh much longer if stored in this specially designed Lock & Lock Bread Container. Use the included seperator for serving wheat and white slices or multiple kinds of rolls and pastries. You'll be sure to use this container everyday in your pantry.

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Breadman TR520 Programmable Bread Maker for 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-Pound Loaves Review

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(More customer reviews)For the price, it's a pretty good bread machine. One thing I would add is this... If you are not using the brand of yeast recommended by Breadman, your results may not be good. Their recipes were tested using Red Star Yeast Active Dry Yeast. Not all yeasts will yield the same result. Know how the yeast you're using will perform.
I use an organic yeast, and when I used the amount recommended in the first white bread recipe, (1 Tbsp for a 2 lb loaf), the bread rose and fell. The taste was okay, but I knew when the loaf didn't dome, that the problem was too much yeast.
I used (1 3/4 tsp of organic yeast for a 1 1/2 lb loaf) for whole wheat bread, and it came out absolutely perfect. The bread was just as good as the whole wheat bread I used to purchase at the grocery store for $3.50 a loaf. Now that I know that I have to adjust the amount of yeast since I'm not using the one tested for their recipes, I am very happy with my machine. I would not use a bread machine for quick breads because I prefer to do them by hand. I will only use my machine for yeast breads.
I have experience using bread machines and I know how my yeast performs thru trial and error. A novice would not have known that there are differences in brands of Active Dry Yeast. Also, through experience, I know that the relative humidity will affect the outcome of your bread. Check your bread while it's kneading on a humid day to see if a little flour needs to be added, only adding a Tbsp at a time.

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Enjoy the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread with this easy-to-use breadmaker. The machine bakes 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-pound loaves in less than an hour and can handle any favorite recipe--from cinnamon raisin, honey wheat, rosemary, and cranberry oat to hearty rye, cheesy onion focaccia, and classic French bread, even cinnamon rolls for breakfast or dinner rolls for the evening meal. The machine features a user-friendly push-button control panel with a digital display for simple programming. Choose from three crust shades--light, medium, or dark, and from eight different functions for making a wide range of breads and doughs. The unit also provides a delay timer that can be set up to 13 hours--great for waking up to or coming home to a warm loaf ready to be sliced and lathered with butter. Other thoughtful design details include a fruit-and-nut add-in signal bell, a viewing window, a removable lid, and a nonstick baking pan for quick cleanup. The breadmaker measures approximately 13-1/2 by 12-1/5 by 13-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. A paddle comes attached to electrical cord. Detach but keep safe for use with select bread types.

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Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an experienced bread baker (with and without machines) and this is my third bread machine. It kneads better than others I have had BY FAR. This machine makes excellent bread, but there is one big problem. You cannot cancel mid-cycle to start a different process if you like. As an experienced baker, I like to tweak my loaves by using various different risings, etc., but I can't do that with this machine because once you start a cycle you are committed. Even if you turn the blasted thing off, it does not reset. Other machines allow more flexibility for experienced bakers. This machine does come with an excellent cookbook, and seems easy to operate. I can't explain the negative reviews, except to say perhaps they got a defective machine. This one does not budge on the counter like other machines I've had, either. I have used the dough cycle and have baked in the machine - each time with excellent results. I do recommend that those who are having trouble make sure they are using the proper flour and yeast - see King Arthur Flour company web site for lots of info!

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Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread with this programmable bread machine. The 680-watt appliance automatically adjusts the speed and timing for foolproof results, while its convection fan circulates air during baking for superior crust color and texture. Exclusive Low Carb, Gluten-Free, and Artisan Dough settings are just 3 of 16 preset menu options available with the touch of a button. The Artisan Dough menu option takes basic bread dough through several long, slow, cool rises for chewier textures and rustic crusts. Along with the 16 preset menu options, the unit offers three crust colors and three loaf sizes, to give bread lovers a choice of over 100 bread, dough, sweet cake, and jam combinations. Its perfect-timing audible tone indicates when it's time to add fruit, nuts, or other mix-ins, and a second tone offers the option of removing the paddle before baking or removing unbaked dough to shape by hand. Other convenient features include a 15-minute pause, a bake-only option, a 12-hour delay-start timer, power-failure backup, and large stay-cool handles. With its classic lines, smooth brushed stainless steel, and embossed logo, this attractive bread machine looks great on the countertop for convenient, everyday use. The unit measures 18 by 12-1/5 by 14-7/8 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this bread machine from Amazon because they had a nice sale on it about two weeks ago. It seemed like a good price for what looked like a decent machine, so I ordered it. I'm so glad that I did! I have made six loaves so far, all of which have come out perfectly. I tried two other, hand-me-down machines before this model, both of which burnt or did other crazy things to the loaves and so required tons of monitoring and adjustments. With this machine, though, it really IS as easy as throwing a few ingredients in the machine and pressing a button! So far I have made french bread, whole wheat bread, brown rice flour bread, irish potato brown bread, and more. The recipes that came with the machine work well, but I also picked up a few bread machine cookbooks for more variety.
In addition to making great bread, I love how quiet the machine is (like another reviewer, I kept checking to see whether it was working the first time). I also like that it's a little smaller than equivalent 2 lb. machines and so easily fits under kitchen cabinets, and I love the way it looks in my kitchen (it's not a huge, hideous white box!). There's a helpful fruit/nut add-in beep, the shape of the loaf is nicer than the other 2 machines I've used, and the finished bread easily slides out of the pan.
Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase. 5 stars!
Added 10/25/2007:
I am still so happy with this bread machine, so I had to come back and add to my review. Since I bought this more 6 months ago I have been using it often (at least 1 loaf a week) and I have never had a failure yet. In addition to loaves made with bread flour, I have made many loaves with 100% whole wheat flour (the majority of my loaves are 100% whole wheat) or other flours like spelt, rice, and oat, and all loves came out beautifully. This machine produces perfect, perfect bread! I now bring fresh bread to every dinner party I attend, and people are always so grateful.
In addition to homemade bread being delicious, I think it's much healthier, too: I love that I now know exactly what went into every loaf of bread I eat (i.e. no weird chemicals or additives, I can decrease the sugar or replace it with a natural sweetener like maple syrup, etc.). I would give this machine 10 stars if I could, I love it that much.
One helpful tip someone gave me was to buy The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook by Beth Hensperger. I use recipes from this book every time I bake bread, and they always come out beautifully. I'm sure there are lots of other good bread machine cookbooks, but this is by far the best one I've tried.
UPDATE 09/04/2010:
3.5 years later, I STILL love this bread machine! My Breadman TR875 is still going strong, as of September 2010 with no problems at all. I made a loaf of whole wheat bread in it just yesterday, in fact :) In 3.5 years of near weekly use, I've had zero loaf failures, and zero merchanical problems. The machine has held up perfectly cosmetically, as well. Overall this has been a truly excellent, reliable machine - I remain thrilled with my purchase, and would absolutely recommend this bread machine to anyone.

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Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread with this programmable bread machine. The unit bakes 1, 1-1/2, and 2-pound horizontal loaves with its super-rapid cycle, 100-percent whole-wheat cycle, and gluten-free cycle. The machine also offers pasta, jam, and pizza-dough cycles. A helpful "add in" beep indicates when it's time to add fruit, nuts, or other mix-ins, while a large see-through window allows for viewing. Other highlights include an easy-to-read LCD display, a pause function, and a detachable lid. Avoid the use of metal utensils with the removable baking pan, which should be washed by hand in order to protect its nonstick surface. Housed in durable stainless steel, the bread machine measures 18 by 11-1/5 by 14-4/5 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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West Bend 41300 Hi-Rise Electronic Dual-Blade Breadmaker Review

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(More customer reviews)I came to machine made bread late, and it was a long road to get here. You could say I was a purist stuck in times past, or I was just waiting for my questions to be answered. I know a bunch of people who swear by thier bread machines, and several folks who've had one die and miss it terribly. Me, I had no real problems making bread the old fashioned way so to speak. I learned how to make bread from my Mom when I was a little girl, and that always worked for me.
I'd read that for features and function the Zojirushi was the top of the line. Great, but there was no way I could cost justify that kind of money for a bread machine. Plus, while it met most of my specifications, it missed on one important one, loaf size. For me a requirment was a horiontal loaf, and an ideal was maximum function and control. Including loaf size and crust.
Enter the Hi-Rise. It's selectable for four different loaf sizes 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 pound loaves. It has three different crust settings that give one control over color and thickness of the crust, accessed with the temp button.
With a horizontal loaf pan, and dual blades, it makes it simple and easy to prepare just about anything. The large windows in the top make it easy to watch how your bread is doing and the display is easy to read and keeps you informed about where in your journey each loaf is. It even has prgrammability in terms of when the bread machine starts, and even allows you to create a custom profile for "Home Made" bread. Wake up to the smell of bread baking? Done! Now you can program the coffee machine to start your morning cup of java, and have fresh baked bread waiting too. Spoil me rotten why don't you!
The acid test of course was actually making bread with it. Took it out of the box, used the basic white bread recipe that came with the manual, hit start and walked away. I looked in now and again to see what it was doing, but I did not hover, chosing instead to believe that this would work just fine and I'd have a wonderful smell to tell me that all was right in my bread machine.
Soon, the unmistakable aroma of rising dough filled my senses, and sometime later, baking bread. When done I took it out of the machine and placed a wonderful looking and sounding loaf on the cooling rack and waited a bit before putting on water for tea. When I say sounding, one of the things my Mom taught me was to tap on the side of the crust lightly like with produce to get an idea of how the bread was inside. A properly cooked loaf should have a slightly hollow sound to it when tapped. Sure enough, this one did.
When the time was right, I poured a cup of tea to steep, waited for it to be ready and cut a slice out of my warm, crusty, perfect, loaf of bread. It was crusty on the outside as it should be, and warm, slightly moist, springy bread on the inside. I grew up in New England, and one of the things I love is "Country Style" bread. Slightly heavier, and moister than your run of the mill bread, it has a wonderful taste, texture and weight to it not generally available outside of New England.
Before I even tasted this I knew I was in for a treat from the smell, feel and texture of bread. The first morsel was a reward beyond my expectations! "Country Style" bread by pushing a button. Plus because I controled the ingredients it is healthy too. I used 1% milk, and "Smart Balance" butter substitute along with Unbleached King Arthur Bread Flour and Fleischmen's "Highly Active Yeast" in the making of my first loaf. Perfect "Country Style" loaf in terms of all criteria. Taste, Texture, Smell, Weight, Crust, Color and Moisture.
It is easily the simplest loaf I've ever made. Put the materials in the pan, select options, press start and walk away. I'm thrilled with this bread machine! Hundreds less than it's nearest Zojirushi in terms of price and more features. Needless to say, I'll make more of this so called basic bread again, because now I can have "Country Style" bread anytime I want it despite no longer living in New England. So far I've only made one loaf, but I know hundreds more are to follow, next I'm going to go for a New York Deli style Rye.
The West End Hi-Rise is a gem at twice the price, and honestly has more features then the high end Zojirushi. Plus this has one touch selectable loaf size & crust type which the Zojirushi does not.
Would I reccomend this again? Oh yes, without question.

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From cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast to buttery dinner rolls or garlic bread sticks to serve with dinner, this countertop appliance makes it easy to create delicious bakery-style artisan bread right at home. Simply add in measured ingredients, close the lid, make a selection from the push-button digital-display control panel, and it takes care of the rest. Choose from three crust shades--light, medium, or dark--and from four horizontally shaped loaf sizes: 1 pound, 1-1/2 pounds, 2 pounds, or 2-1/2 pounds. Its 11 pre-programmed settings consist of Basic, Quick, French, Super Rapid, Whole Wheat, Sweet, Dough, Bake, Jam, Sandwich, and Home Made. Best of all, the machine's timer can be set to delay the end time by up to 12 hours and 58 minutes, which makes it possible to wake up to the smell of freshly baked, homemade bread in the morning or to come home to a warm loaf at the end of a long day at the office. The bread maker provides two blades for thorough dough kneading and a higher rise, a large viewing window, and a removable nonstick bread pan for easy cleaning. It also includes a measuring cup, a measuring spoon, a handy knead-blade removal tool, and a multi-lingual instruction manual with a variety of recipes, including low-carb and gluten-free. The bread machine measures 18 by 10-1/2 by 11-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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