Kitchen

[Ruthie-Roo]

I got a Breadman TR2500-BC model a little over a year ago, after price-matching an Amazon price at Best Buy.  I use it every 1-2 weeks, and have really enjoyed it.  My family loves the bread I make.  I usually only make white, but it's really good white bread, taken from the recipe in the book that comes along with the machine.  Sometimes, I use it for pizza dough or rolls.  It has other capabilities, but I keep it simple with what I make in it.  I think it was around $85.  Certainly, not a Zojirushi.  But I've been quite pleased with it..  I had thrift store bread machines for a long time, but then felt it was time for a new one, especially since I use it so frequently (plus, the others kicked the bucket).  When the time comes for me to replace my bread machine, I might consider a Zojirushi, as I've heard great things about them, here and elsewhere.  Bread machines are SO awesome.  They're so under-rated, in my humble opinion.

[libbyannE]

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@SharkE wrote:

I store mine in the closet out of the way. Bought a Cuisinart from Bed and Bath with 20% off coupon. Used it once to make sure it worked, then, will drag out in winter. Bean soup and bread, rules. LOL

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Bean soup? Say when and I'll be there, haha. Yum!

[Tigriss]

I have the below one I bought at WalMart (it is also on Amazon for the same price, but at both places the price fluxuates).  It is a great machine and works very well for all the breads/doughs, even gluten free.  I've had it for two years now and use it frequently.  There is a little hook to remove the paddles before the baking starts.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/West-Bend-2.5-lb-Loaf-Capacity-Hi-Rise-Breadmaker/36775391

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KL8SM74?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-def00-other-n...

[Daysdee]

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@poppinfresh wrote:

I have the mini zo. It was a bit pricey, but I love it. It is just my DH and me so a smaller loaf is just what we need. I use it to just make dough and bake in the oven, I make my pizza dough in it, many different kinds of bread and dough for cinnamon rolls, among other things. I highly recommend Zo bread machines.

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After having a bread machine for years starting with one from QVC that made a round loaf and then a Breadman which I had stopped using and stored away, I decided a year ago to start making bread again.  My old one didn't seem to work well and was so heavy to store away and get out for use, that I also bought a mini Zo.  Got it from BB and B, on sale and with their discount.  I  make several (1 lb.) loaves  a week.  (for me and to give away)  This mini even has a handle so makes it easy to move and the footprint is very small.    Very happy with this purchase and I recommend it.  Also recently bought a revised edition of Donna Rathmell German's Bread Machine Cookbook and all I have tried come out well.   (I had an older version.)

[Daysdee]

Remember when QVC had bread machines on all the time?  Many for TSVs too. 

[Junker2327]

I have a mini Z and thinking of purchasing a large one. Can you all tell me your favorite and fool proof best recipe ?  Also, can I use box mix breads in the Z.\

Thanks

Beckyblu

[Sooner]

We bought a Hitichi in 1992, used it for many years.  We then bought a breadman and used it, it was good, but when the 2-paddle Zo's came out we upgraded to that.  Later on we bought a Zo mini, and it is THE BEST one we have ever had.  It is almost foolproof.  We have had almost no failures with it.

The big zo with 2 paddles is an old one, and is somewhat picky about things, so I always take a peek in to see how the loaf is being needed so I can add a few drops of water or flour.  I think the newer models require less "supervision!"  LOL!!!

We make bread, pizza dough, roll dough, cookie dough, and even have baked little cakes in ours.  I highly recomment Zojirushi! 

[okaywitheasypay]

After maybe 10 years of use my Breadman one that I had purchased at an Amvets died.  I bought a Cuisinart convection (CB200 on book) one from Evine's. It has a gluten free and low carb cycle if one wants it. It has an alarm that sounds to remove the paddle and reshape the loaf if you program it. I like that so you do not have a hole. I do not use it a lot but love having the fragrance waft through the house , especially in cooler weather. I had an over the fence neighbor ask " are you baking bread ? it smells great."

I sometimes use the dough cycle for pizza and my favorite roll recipe so I do not have to mix it myself. I keep mine in a cabinet as I have limited counter space and a large appetite for countertop appliances & gadgets. I would not want to be without one though.

I have seen many discussions of bread makers and Zojirushi seems to be the king, but pricey for my needs.