Zojirushi Bread Machine

The Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 is a very compact machine which
produces a 1lb loaf of bread.This makes the Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 a
perfect choice for small households or small,compact kitchens with limited counter top space.
The Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 has a sturdy carry handle and it can easily stored
away in a cupboard if necessary.



The Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 has a choice of 3 bread textures ( Regular,Firm and Soft) .It has a 13 Hour Delay Timer and a 7 Minute Power Failure Back-Up Function.There is also a Keep Warm feature.The Non-Stick Pan is easy to clean.A Beep Alert allows for later addition of fruit and nuts.
The Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 has several modes to choose from: White bread,Whole- Wheat bread, French bread, dough, cakes, cookie dough, pasta dough and jam.
Baking time on the Regular cycles take from 3 hrs to 3 hrs 40 mins. There is also a 2 hr Quick Bake cycle available on the Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10
One disadvantage is that because of the small loaf size, the hole left by the single paddle can be
sizeable.
The Zojirushi Bread Machine BB-HAC10 is a 450 Watt machine and is available in White. The dimensions are
HxWxD (12”x8”x11”). It has a small LCD display.

Cuisinart CBK 200 2 Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker

The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker is a state-of-the-art breadmaker machine which produces an excellent loaf of bread. The convection cooking feature of the Cuisinart CBK-200 ensures a beautiful crust, and can also produce some outstanding cakes.


The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker Features:

· 16 different pre-programmed functions.
· 12-hour delayed start.
· Brushed Stainless steel exterior
· 680 watt
· Beep tone alert for later add-ins such as fruit and nuts.
· 3 crust settings. Light, Medium, and Dark.
· Convection oven with a circulation fan.Produces evenly browned and crispier crust.
· Reminder tone for removal of kneading paddle to avoid a hole in the bottom of your loaf.
· Power Failure Backup. In the event of power failure the machine will hold everything in memory for up to 15 minutes.
· Artisan Dough. Function. Produces chewier textures and rustic crusts.
· 3 loaf sizes-1, 1.5, and 2 pound loaves
· 16 cycles
· LCD Display
· 60 minute Keep warm Cycle
· Single kneading paddle

The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker is a 680 watt machine with HxWxD (18”x12-1/5” x14-7/8”) dimensions and a 3 Year Warranty.

The 16 cycles for the Cuisinart CBK-200 are:White, rapid white, whole wheat, rapid whole wheat, French/Italian, rapid French/Italian, quick bread/cake, low-carb, gluten free, dough/pizza dough, artisan dough, sweet breads, rapid sweet breads, jam, last minute loaf, bake only.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 Power Failure Backup Feature is an excellent feature. The downside is that this backup feature is good for only 15 minutes.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker is called a horizontal pan.I feel if produces a loaf shape similar to many other machines. Not quite horizontal and not quite vertical.
The Cuisinart CBK-200 comes with an excellent manual with a wonderful assortment of recipes.One of the downsides of the Cuisinart CBK-200 is it can be difficult to clean due to the black trim

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.

Breadman TR875 2 Pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel

The Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel
is a more compact size compared to other Breadmaker Machines that produce 11b and 2lb loaf sizes.This is a big advantage as it take up less counter space ,which can be a deciding factor for consumers with a smaller size kitchen.It has a stainless steel exterior to compliment the most up-to-date kitchen.




The Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel has several features as listed:

-Bake 1lb, 1.5lb & 2lb horizontal loaves
- Fully programmable
- Super-rapid cycle
-100% Whole Wheat cycle
- Gluten-Free cycle
-Pizza Dough cycle
-Pasta cycle
- French cycle
- Sweet cycle
-Jam cycle
-Add-In Function to later add fruit,nuts etc with a BEEP reminder
- Large viewing window to check progress of bread
- Easy-to-read LCD display
- Pause Function
- Detachable lid for ease of cleaning
-Non-Stick baking surface for ease of cleaning (do not use metal utensils)
- Hx WxD (11”x 15”x18”)


The Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel has an acceptable noise level. When operating, the sides remain reasonably cool,but the bottom can generate a fair bit of heat. We would recommend placing a heat resistant surface under the machine.A horizontal loaf is produced by the Breadman TR875 2 Pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel for the 1 lb and 1.5lb loaf pan size, but I have found that the larger 2 lb loaf can be as high as it is long. Sometimes intervention is required during the kneading cycle when using the Gluen-free cycle on the BreadmanTR875 2 pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel. This is not only a problem with the Breadman TR875 2 Pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel machine as the Gluten-Free cycle can cause problems in other breadmaker machines. The Breadman TR875 2 Pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel package includes a very good manual with a nice range of recipes. A measuring cup and spoon are also included.

Overall the Breadman TR875 2 Pound Breadmaker Stainless Steel is an excellent machine, offering value for money at its price point.The more compact size is also an added advantage.


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Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine

The Zojirushi BBCCx20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine
is considered one of the most advanced and state of the art breadmaker
machines on the market today.



The Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine has several features not available on other breadmaker machines:

• sourdough starter
• dual mixing paddles-results in better mixing and kneading
• custom programmable cycles
• bakes horizontal loaves
• very flexible-can make jam,cakes and even meatloaf in this machine
• 2 lb loaf pan
• non stick pan for ease of cleaning
• fastest baking mode produces a loaf in under 2 hours
• auto shut- off
  
• keeps bread warm for one hour after baking complete
• 46 minute dough timer
• 10 cycles
  
• H x W x D (11.8" x 16.9" x 9.8" )

The Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine is a large machine with lots
of different cycles and features to use. However,if you are not interested in all the extras there
are less expensive options available ( for example the Panasonic SD YD250 Automatic Bread Maker featured in the last post).
The Zojirushi will produce top quality bread and provide a wonderful array of choices for the
more adventurous bakers at home.

Panasonic sd yd250 Automatic Bread Maker

• The Panasonic SD YD250 Automatic Bread Maker is a large multi-mode breadmaker machine that can produce a high quality loaf of bread.It has several features:
  

• 13 hour digital timer -set overnight and wake up to a warm loaf of bread
• non-stick pan for easy cleaning
• dough paddle causes little damage to the loaf of bread
  
• maximum loaf capacity of 1.36 lb
• automatic yeast dispenser
• choice of 3 loaf sizes: medium, large and extra large
• crust color control:light, medium and dark
• power interruption protectection
• safety fuse
• 3 loaf sizes
• 4 baking modes for ideal baking
• accessories: measuring cup, measuring spoon, recipe booklet
  

The Panasonic sd yd250 Automatic Bread Maker is a large machine with HxWxD dimensions of 14" x 13.5" x 9".This takes up a sizeable amount of counter space and this needs to be taken into consideration if lack of space is an issue.

The Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker has numerous baking modes:

• Bake Only
• Rapid Bake
• Sandwich Bake
• Raisin Bake
• Basic Bread Bake
• Whole Wheat Bread
• Multi Grain Bread
• French Bread
• Dough Only
• Pizza

The Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker is a quieter breadmaker machine than most, but it still produces noise at each stage of the cycles when the bread paddle is in motion. It is very easy to clean up due to the quality non-stick finish.The choices of loaf sizes and different types of bread can produce an endless variety of bread. Attention to detail in the recipes are essential as successful bread making hinges on the correct the ratio of bread, water and yeast. Fresh BREAD flour is essential.The order in which ingredients are put into the pan must be followed to produce a successful loaf of bread. This is a very good machine which has withstood the test of time and can be a great asset to the kitchen.

The Top 10 Breadmakers or Bread Machines

Following is a current list of the Top 10 Best Selling Breadmakers on Amazon

1.Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker
2.Zojirushi BBCCX20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine
3.Breadman TR875 2-Pound Breadmaker, Stainless Steel
4.Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker
5.Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker
6.Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery 1-Pound-Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker
7.Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus 2-Pound Stainless-Steel Convection Breadmaker
8.Oster 5838 ExpressBake Breadmaker, White
9.Cuisinart CBK-100 Programmable Breadmaker
10.T-Fal OW5005002 Emerilware Bread-and-Baguette Maker

The following posts will give a brief review of each machine to help you decide which of these
breadmachines are best suited to your individual needs.