Sunbeam 5891 2 Pound Programmable Breadmaker

The Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker is easy to use ,produces a good sized loaf and represents value for money with its reasonable purchase price. One of its drawbacks is its bulky size which can take up a lot of valuable counter space.


Below is a list of the Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker feaures:

Fully programmable
Makes1-1/2- or 2-pound loaves of bread
12 cooking functions
3 shade selections (crust color)
13-hour delay bake
LED display
Six Color-coded program buttons
Large viewing window
Touch-control panel
Beep Alert/Reminder
Auto Shut-Off
Non-stick baking pan and kneading paddle (do not use metal utensils)
Wash by hand only
Instructions with recipes included
White exterior
Plastic measuring cup and spoon included
HxWxD (14”x19”x13-1/2”)

The Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker can produce both traditional and specialty breads easily and automatically. Cycle times for the Sunbeam 5891 range from the 58-minute ExpressBake for a thicker-crusted slightly denser loaf, to 3 hour 40 minutes for a 2-pound loaf of French bread.

There are 12 menu functions on the Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker :

· 2 Express Bake Settings
· Dough only
· Basic White Bread
· French Bread
· Whole Wheat Bread
· Bake Only
· Quick Bread
· Sweet Bread
· Jam
· Cake
· Sandwich Bake

It is important to add ingredients in the order specified in the Sunbeam 5891 manual. This can vary between different makes of breadmakers ,so ensure that that the instructions are read correctly. One of the disappointments of the Sunbeam 5891 is the small number of recipes provided in the manual.