I have compiled a list of the best bread machines in 2015 and long standing top bread makers in my blog. Read my bread machine reviews to find out which is the best bread maker for you.

Best Bread Machine Reviews 2015

After going through plenty bread machine models, I have chosen the best bread makers to review. Here are my bread maker reviews:

• Best Bread Machine that Kneads Dough Well – Very easy to use with lots of customization available. Makes really good bread too!
• Best Large Bread Machine – A big baking machine for a large family or appetite.
• Best Bread Maker for Gluten Free Bread – For delicious gluten-free bread you need this.
• Best Value Bread Machine – Good for small budgets or as an entry level machine.
• Best Basic Bread Machine – Doesn’t have a lot of fancy features but does the job.
• Best Small Bread Machine – Very easy to use and makes just enough bread for one or two persons.
• Bread Machine Blog – All my bread machine reviews here.

How to Choose the Best Bread Machine

The bread machine is the best thing since sliced bread, because baking healthy loaves of bread is now possible by just a couple of simple steps: measuring the ingredients and setting the program or bread cycle. Choose the best bread maker and you will have an easy time after that.

Vertical or Horizontal

Depending whether you prefer your bread in a certain shape, choose a tall/vertical bread machine or a long/horizontal one. Choose the horizontal bread machine if you are particular about the bread looking like those store bought. The best rated bread machine for horizontal loaf is the Zojirushi BB-CEC20.

Think of the space in your kitchen as well. If you don’t have a lot of space in your kitchen, you might want to find a small bread machine or a tall one so that it has a more compact footprint. For the best small bread machine you may want to look at the Zojirushi BB-HAC10.

On the other hand, if you are going to put it under some wall cabinets, you may want to check the height of the bread machine.

Loaf Sizes

You can make anything from a 1-pound loaf to 2.5-pound loaf with a bread maker. It depends what loaf sizes your bread machine has; some have adjustable sizes but some only have one size.

Remember that homemade bread doesn’t contain preservatives so you should be baking just enough to last a couple days. You will be eating more bread though, because homemade bread is simply delicious!

Here are some of the best bread machines according to their loaf sizes:

• Small bread machine – Makes 1 lb loaves
• Medium bread machine – Makes 2 lb loaves
• Large bread machine – Makes 2.5 lb loaves
• Flexible size bread machine – Makes 1 lb, 1.5 lb, or 2 lb loaves

Features

Some features that come with your bread machine can be really useful and convenient. Look out for settings that allow you to customize what is important to you. Here are some features you may like to have in your bread machine.

Delay timer – The delay timer allows you to set the bread maker to finish baking exactly when you want to eat the bread. You can have freshly baked bread every time!

Dough setting – If you like to make dinner rolls, pizza or buns with filling, you can use the bread machine just to knead the dough with, and then shape and bake it in the oven.

Window – A transparent window on top lets you check the progress.

Quick bake – Sometimes you just need the bread fast.

Bread cycles – Programmed cycles are useful if you bake different types of bread. There may be settings for French bread, whole wheat bread, gluten-free bread and even jams and cake.

Easy to Clean

I love a non stick pan, removable paddles and lid with my bread machine. The bread will never stick to the sides and everything is easy to wash after each bake.

Warranty & Service

Check for a warranty with your bread maker. A good warranty means good quality to begin with, and make sure there is after-sales service in case anything goes wrong.

Here’s a more detailed guide on how to pick the best bread machine. I will be adding some video tutorials and guides, how to choose best rated bread machine for french bread and whole wheat bread, even bread machine recipes into my blog soon. Meanwhile, you may like to watch bread making in action, or get some recipes here like the bread machine pizza dough recipe. You can find all my bread machine articles in my blog.

Good Bread Machine Brands

These are the most popular bread maker brands in the market. I have compiled reviews for bread machines of each brand here.

• Zojirushi Bread Machines
• Cuisinart Bread Makers
• Panasonic Bread Makers
• Breadman Bread Makers
• Oster Bread Makers
• Hamilton Beach Bread Makers

Top Bread Maker List

Do you want fresh and tasty bread every day, made without preservatives just like what you get in the old days? Get the best bread machine because there’s nothing that beats healthy, homemade bread for breakfast, and there’s nothing more convenient than to use a bread maker for baking your own bread every day!

In the modern times it is no longer feasible to spend hours kneading bread dough by hand, waiting for it to rise and kneading it again for that lovely texture, especially when all adults at home are working. The easier way is to let the bread machine do it, and you can even time it to finish baking in the morning, so a fragrant bready smell welcomes you to breakfast. You’ll love the best bread maker that can knead dough well for recipes like pizza and baguettes too.

What is an easier and less time-consuming way to bake bread than to use a bread machine? Possibly some of us still love the process of hand kneading the dough and baking bread in the oven, but more often we wished that we could have healthy and tasty homemade bread without having to sacrifice time.

Using a bread machine means a lot of convenience for working families. With minimal effort you could have fresh and warm bread every day, even in the morning rush, thanks to the delay start feature of the bread maker. Here are some of the best bread making machines this year that you may want to get your hands on and start baking tasty bread with.

Zojirushi BB-CEC20

There’s nothing like a great bread maker that has all the features you could ever want, whether you are a beginner in baking or a very experienced baker, the Zojirushi BB-CEC20 just makes bread the way you want it.

The bread is consistently delicious, texture perfectly smooth and the crust is just right. While it may be really expensive for some, it could be worth paying the price to own this really advanced bread machine.

Read my Zojirushi BB-CEC20 review

Panasonic SD-YD250

If you simply need to bake large loaves of bread to feed your bread-loving family, this bread machine is the top choice. It really isn’t too big because the delicious bread baked by this bread machine will be eaten up quickly.

This big bread maker will certainly take up some space in your kitchen, but it’s worth giving up that space for loaf after loaf of easily baked bread, baked with fresh ingredients and using your favorite recipes. Remember to check out my bread recipes later on!

Did I mention that this Panasonic bread machine works quietly too? Read my Panasonic SD-YD250 review here.

Cuisinart CBK-100

This is the best bread machine for you if gluten free bread is what you’ll be baking. The gluten free bread made by this simple bread maker is just the tastiest you can ever make.

People on gluten free diet will agree that store bought gluten free bread simple does not compare to normal bread, so they often prefer homemade gluten free bread. This bread machine is easy to use and you can make a loaf by simply adding ingredients to a good gluten free bread mix.

The bread from this bread machine is horizontal, just like store bought bread. Most people like this shape more than tall or cubical loaves. The loud beep at the end of the bread cycle may annoy light sleepers though, if you set it on delay start for breakfast.

Read my Cuisinart CBK-100 review.

Sunbeam 5891

You may want to look at this bread machine if you have a budget lower than $100. This cheap bread maker will not burn a hole in your pocket and will not burn the bread either, although you may not like the recipe book that comes with it.

Use some online bread machine recipes or buy a good recipe book then you can enjoy homemade bread with this bread machine.

Read my Sunbeam 5891 review.

Breadman TR520

This basic bread machine bakes tasty loaves of bread without a lot of configurations. This is what you will like if you’re not into customizing every recipe and setting your own bake time. Simply put in the ingredients and select the type of bread you’re baking!

The loaves come out great from this bread machine and the best thing is that it is very affordable. The downsides are that it is not an attractive bread maker and the labeling is not easy to read. For the price these can be easily overlooked though.

Read my Breadman TR520 review

Bread Maker Tips/Guide

I plan to add some tips and guide for choosing and using a bread machine. There will be tips on how to bake a loaf of delicious bread in a simple way and the best bread recipes I’ve collected over the years. My bread machine recipes for zucchini bread, French baguette, white loaves, banana bread and my favorite cinnamon rolls will be here soon, so stay tuned with my blog!

Thanks for reading my bread machine reviews!