Bread Machine Reviews

If you're after a bread machine... you've come to the right place.

Here on this web page we're going to discuss what makes a great bread machine and which are the best brands to buy. So... if you love the smell of fresh bread in the morning, sit back and relax as we dive right in...

First off, let's find out why you'd want a bread machine in the first place. Well -- the smell of fresh bread can bring peace to your mind and saliva to your tongue.. it's that good!

Bread is one of the foods we take for granted, but you only realize this once you've had fresh, warm bread from a high-end machine. Once you try bread from one of these, you'll never look back.

A bread machine is also something you'll use constantly. It's not like those other white boxes taking up space in your kitchen cupboards that never get used.

And let's not forget ease of use. You simply throw some ingredients in and let it go to work. Then you can get on with other things more enjoyable than kneading dough. It's easy, you'll use it a lot and makes fresh, warm bread which just lights up your day. What could be better.

And so let's get on with our bread machine review and find out which are the very finest bread makers...

Choosing A Bread Machine

It's a minefield out there. So... it's important to remember that sometimes the cheaper machines will do just as good a job as their more expensive counterparts. How come? Well technology has advanced to the point where there' little difference between the two... with dearer machines you simply get more bells and whistles and maybe a better guarantee (and probably more fancy packaging!)

But you don't need all those extras. You just need one that does the job. Let's look at a few other things to bear in mind before I give you my top picks...

Check the quality...

Some brand names are so concerned witht the quality of their machine that they'll offer huge guarantees. Kinda like the John Lewis stores over in the UK. The longer the guarantee the more faith the manufacturer has in their product. 3-5 years is the length of time you should expect your bread maker to last.

Is It Powerful Enough?

If, for example, you're into whole grain bread... you may find that a less powerful bread machine stutters a bit when mixing the heavier dough. You can usually tell how powerful it is merely by listening and working out whether it sounds like it's having a tough time churning away.

Ease of use.

Make sure you know what all the buttons and dials do. Some bread machines can be extra-complicated so make sure you ask an assistant to give you a hand and show you the ropes. Yes I know it's just a bread machine but you don't want it to become yet another white box under the sink!

Ok so which makes of bread machine should you be looking at...

Well you can't go wrong with a Breadman. And they're my number one manufacturer of bread machines, but naturally they have a lot of different models so it all depends on your budget and what you're looking for.

The TR-810 is probably the best all round machine and ok if you're on a tighter budget. Check Amazon for the best prices. But if you're really ready to splash out, take a look at the TR-3000 (sounds like something from The Terminator doesn't it?)

This machine has all the bells and whistles you could wish for including a touch screen and built in recpies. Pretty nifty huh?

As for other makes... my second place goes to Zojirushi, particularly the BBC-V20 mainly because it's one of only a handful of machines that includes a custom cycle.

All in all though, you need to find a machine that works for you. Make sure you ask for help in the shop or check out the reviews on Amazon before your final purchase. Now I've given you my favorite makes and models... it's time to get breadmaking! :)

Bread Machine Reviews 2009