Which is the best home breadmaker?

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I would like to know too...

Churchmouse

Well I think it's generally acknowledged that the Panasonic is the queen of breadmakers, although there are a few who haven't got on with it. It is expensive. I have the SD254 ( I think:o ) got it last Christmas and have bought maybe 3 lots of commercial bread since, and they were tiger bread that you just can't replicate at home. The thing to remember with breadmakers is that the pan size is fixed. With the panny which cooks the bread like a normal loaf orientation, it's only the height that can vary, the length and width are set by the tin.( hope that makes sense, I know what I mean:o :rotfl: )

If you shop around it's possible to get the Panasonic reduced, and I think most people don't use the automatic nut dispensers enough to warrant paying more for them, but I'm not sure if the latest models give you a choice.

Whatever breadmaker you choose, you're sure to save a lot of money, as long as you compare your loaf with premium bread and not the loss leader, lasts a month because it's stuffed full of additives supermarket loaf.:rolleyes:

Pitlanepiglet

I have a Panasonic SD255 which is fab, it makes a decent sized loaf, it's easy to use and produces good results. It's usually around £100, Costco have it at the moment for £82 including VAT.

The Morphy Richards seems to get lots of praise as well.

Pink.

Hi spender,

This earlier thread might help: Which is the best home breadmaker?

I'll add your thread to that one later as it helps to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

Sailor_Sam

Argos have got the Panasonic for £80, or £100 for the one with the nut dispenser

Janet57_2

Hello

I have also been looking at breadmakes and read this entire thread right back to page 1.

The Panny of course is well loved but I am wondering about others.

The Which report have 3 Morphy Richards as Best Buys. Looking at the Westfalia website they have what appears to be a fabulous breadmaker which makes two small loaves or an emormous one at 1800gm. Its the same price as as the more expensive Panny.

Lidl have one on offer at the mo too at £39.99 which bought but not taken out of box as not certain if best buy. It has a 3 year warranty, and almost anything we have bought from Lidl or Aldi has been good. German made again, as I suppose the Westfalia one is.

Has anyone used any of these makes - no one has mentioned them in the thread at all.

Many thanks.

Janet

weegie_2

I just got a panasonic breadmaker in August after reading up loads on all the different models on this forum. The panny comes out top rated every time i every thread so I decided not to waste money on a cheaper model but wait to get the best.

Have not been dissapointed in the panny at all - only one duff loaf and that was due to human error :-) Every time the loaves come out great and I have just moved onto making rolls as well. Husband has never eaten so well!

If you can afford to get a panasonic, I wouldn't bother looking at the other models.

soba

What I would say is that whichever one you go for, never, never put it in a cupboard. You'll end up buying shop bread if you do that. Mine is out all the time along with my Kenwood Chef. The two things that got put in the cupboard - a juicer and a coffee maker have now been passed on to someone else through lack of use.

My Panasonic loaf just pinged - the smell is divine. Go for it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

WEEZE210_2

Have read loads on which breadmaker as I'm thinking of buying the Panasonic one but no where can I find out how easy they are to clean? Can any bits go in the dishwasher? I'm only a beginner and need something really easy to start with any thoughts?

belfastgirl23

Phew this thread coming up just reminded me to put a loaf on

Weeze you can't put anything in the dishwasher but my experience is that the non stick pan really does work so a quick wipe out with a dry teatowel or some kitchen roll usually cleans it up well. I have ended up with a bit of kind of burnt on stuff under the pan which I haven't cleaned beyond turning it upside down and giving it a shake (bit like a toaster). But this doesn't seem to affect the working of it.

In summary you don't need to worry about cleaning it