Best Bread Machines | Bread Machines Review & Buying Guide

If you appreciate high-tech kitchen appliances, then this bread machine is the product you need.

Breville dubs this bread machine the “smartest bread maker ever” and the many features built into the unit definitely back this claim. The smart lcd screen allows you to easily navigate the bread baking process with 13 different preset settings, and choices between 3 different levels of crust color and 4 loaf sizes.

If you want to set it and forget it, then this bread machine is perfect for you, since you can set the exact time that you would like your bread to finish baking. If your dough requires fruit or nuts, that’s no issue, as the automatic fruit and nut dispenser will drop those ingredients into the dough at the perfect time.

Finally, the bread machine has a power interruption protection feature, which will ensure that bread baking continues even in the case of an outage with 60 minutes of backup power.

Zojirushi is considered the gold standard for bread machines. The company is over 100 years old and given everything that this machine can do, it’s no surprise that it’s touted as the best.

Every feature built into this bread machine is a reminder of Zojirushi’s attention to detail and commitment to building highly functional and quality products. This unit is equipped with heaters on the bottom and on the lid, ensuring even browning of all breads. Furthermore, there are double kneading blades which distribute the kneading load for more thorough results.

While your bread is baking, checking your loaf’s progress is simple since the unit has a large viewing window and a convenient LCD display showing baking time.

If you’re looking to make different types of breads for health reasons, then this bread machine is ideal. Its “healthy course” settings include multigrain, whole wheat, rapid whole wheat, gluten free, salt free, sugar free and vegan.

After baking, cleaning the kneading blades and baking pan is no pain since they are both non-stick.

With the rapid course option allowing you to bake bread as quickly as 2 hours and 25 minutes and the 2-lb loaf capacity, this machine will likely fulfill all of your bread baking needs.

If you’re looking for an affordable, compact, and powerful bread machine, then this unit made by Cuisinart is a great option.

This bread machine weighs under 11 pounds and is designed with a vertical baking pan that makes for easy storage of the unit. Even with this compact design, you can rest assured that you’re not sacrificing quality or quantity on your loaves, as the bread capacity is 2 lbs, in line with many other bread machines on the market.

We love that Cuisinart built a viewing window into the lid so monitoring your bread becomes a piece of cake!

Furthermore, if you want you prep bread for breakfast the night before, you can take advantage of the 13-hour delay start function and wake up to fresh, hot bread.

Even if you’re a little late to breakfast, the keep warm function will keep that freshly baked loaf warm for an extra 60 minutes ensuring that you enjoy your quality bake.

Weighing under 10 pounds and listed at less than $100, this bread machine is perfect if you have limited counter space but still want to make delicious, healthy homemade bread.

Hamilton Beach designed this product with health nutrition in mind, and between the 14 pre-programmed settings, options like gluten-free and whole wheat allow you to use a variety of flours and work according to your dietary needs.

It couldn’t be simpler, all you need to do is add your ingredients, select your cycle, and press start. Then, it’s just waiting, and if you wish to monitor the status of your bread, the LCD countdown timer and the viewing window on the lid make doing so no hassle.

The stainless steel housing adds to the overall quality and look of the machine, making it feel sturdy and well-built.

Furthermore, the light, medium, and dark settings ensure that you get the right shading on your loaf every single time.

There are compact bread machines, and then there is the Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery 1-Pound Programmable Mini Breadmaker.

This mini machine packs a mighty punch, offering many of the same features found in larger bread machines and doing all of this in a tiny and lightweight frame.

Not everyone needs to bake large 2 lb loaves, and if you’re a student or just an individual who craves fresh bread, then this bread machine is your best option.

It’s designed with a vertical baking pan and convenient cord storage on the back of the unit, making it incredibly easy to store in your cabinets. Furthermore, we love there is a sturdy, rotating handle, making it incredibly easy to move the bread machine around your kitchen.

With the quick bake feature, you can have steaming, fresh bread in just two hours, and, on top of that, this machine can do more than just make a pillowy morning loaf.

This machine can also be used to make cakes, pasta and cookie dough, and even jam!

When you’re done, the lid pops off for easy cleaning, so device is very easy to maintain in the long run.

We like this bread machine for its sleek and minimalist design. The machine’s housing is stainless steel and beneath the LCD display are six convenient buttons to help you navigate the baking process.

In addition to the 14 programmed cycles, this bread machine has distinct features such as an automatic fruit and nut dispenser, which automatically incorporates mix ins into the dough at the right time.

Cleaning this machine is a breeze, as the lid is removable and the bread pan is nonstick. Furthermore, the bread pan and paddle are both dishwasher safe.

To help you stay on top of the baking process, Hamilton Beach included icons on both sides of the LCD display that signal the different stages of baking from preheating to resting to baking.

The intuitive design of this bread machine makes it perfect for customers looking to start baking bread with little to no experience.

This bread machine is both compact and effective.

Weighing just 8 pounds and designed with a vertical baking pan, this machine can be moved around with ease and then stored in your cabinets when it is not needed.

Even more impressive than the fact that this bread machine is capable of producing 2 lb loaves in such a compact frame is the “expressbake” function. When expressbake is used, the machine can bake bread in just one hour.

Other impressive features include an audible signal that indicate the right time to add mix-ins.

Everything you need to start baking is within reach when you open the box. Included with the bread machine are a measuring cup, spoon and kneading paddle.

Oster’s brand values three things above all else: performance, versatility, and durability.

You can rest assured that you are buying a quality device from a reputable brand if you purchase this product.

For some people, a 2 lb loaf just isn’t large enough to meet their bread baking demands.

If this describes you, then the SAKI 3LB Large Bread Maker Machine can help you solve your baking problems.

The large capacity means that you can make your choice of 2 lb, 2.5 lb, or 3 lb loaves.

There are multiple reasons as to why this machine is capable of handling such large quantities of ingredients. The first is its powerhouse 850W high torque motor. The second are the double kneading ceramic blades that mix dough thoroughly and evenly.

SAKI went the extra mile with this bread machine in more than just its size, as the delayed start function is capable of delaying baking for up to 15 hours.

All baking controls are handled via an accessible and sleek digital touch screen.

Most importantly, SAKI is a buyer-friendly brand, and because of that they offer customers a 2 year replacement warranty on this product.

This bread machine offers the features of higher-end products at an affordable price point.

The most notable feature is the automatic fruit and nut dispenser, which allows you to incorporate mix-ins into your loaf without having to worry about perfectly timing your additions.

What we love most about this bread machine are the unique presets. There are 12 pre-programmed features, which is standard for a bread machine in this price range. What makes this model unique, however, are the preset modes for yogurt and oatmeal.

These unique presets give this Oster Bread Machine a level of versatility that is phenomenal for the price point.

This bread machine is also equipped with Oster’s ExpressBake technology, which allows you to make bread in under an hour.

An added plus is that the machine’s housing is mostly stainless steel, so it is durable and compatible with many kitchen designs.

This bread machine is capable of making larger loaves that any other machine we found in our research.

The massive capacity of the Cusimax bread maker can make over 3 lbs of bread in one go and has a customization range of 2.2 LB, 2.7 LB, and 3.3 LB.

We appreciate the attention to detail in the product’s design, as there are two small side handles to make the lid easy to pop open.

There are plenty of pre-programmed settings, with a few highly unique presets such as buttermilk, super rapid bake, and yogurt.

The delay feature on this bread machine is also excellent, allowing you to delay baking by up to 15 hours and then keeping the bread warm for another hour after finishing.

Cusimax has a quality customer service program that includes an 18 month warranty on this product and lifetime customer assistance.

West Bend emphasizes one major selling point with this product, and that is the high rise you will get on your loaf when you use this bread machine.

The dual knead blades allow for more thorough kneading and mixing, and thus, a higher rise and lighter taste.

This is an important fact especially given the size of this product, which is capable of making loaves up to 3 lbs.

Using this product is easy, as the LCD display informs you of the exact stage that your bread is at in the breadmaking process. There are designated markers for the first rise, second rise, and third rise, as well as two markers for kneading and another for keep warm. These indicators, coupled with the window on the lid, make it incredibly easy to monitor the status of your bread.

The focus on highly risen breads and “sandwich” preset make this bread machine perfect if you frequently make or wish to make sandwich bread.

It’s no surprise that Panasonic, a leading electronics and appliances manufacturer, produces a bread machine that is packed with impressive features.

Delicious bread is only a few clicks away with this highly capable bread machine. It is great for cinnamon breads or loaves with nuts, as the automatic dispenser will drop up to 5.29 ounces (150 grams) of raisins, dried fruits, or nuts into your bread dough at the perfect. Panasonic lauds their fruit and nut dispenser as being better than available alternatives, as the machine will incorporate the mix-ins properly and not leave you with clumps of mix-ins.

Precision is prioritized as this bread machine has a microprocessor to ensure controlled and even baking.

There is no viewing window, and that is intentional, as it allows more heat to be reflected within the unit thus yielding a darker and crispier crust.

This machine’s intentional design features are complemented by strong interior components, such as the diamond-fluorine coated, scratch-resistant baking pan. The use of diamond-flourine helps to heat breads more evenly and since the pan is non-stick, breads will glide out smoothly from the pan.