These top 10 bread machines make it quick and easy to whip up virtually any type of bread you want without constantly driving to the grocery store.
Best Bread Makers Roundup
Check out our top bread makers that will help keep your home stocked with fresh bread and delicious home baking aromas.
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus
Consistent and reliable performance with versatile features and settings to help you become a master home baker.
Our Choice
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Superior Results
Double kneading blades ensure dough is thoroughly and evenly kneaded while dual heaters, top and bottom, deliver a far better, even bake.
Versatile
Don’t limit yourself to the same old boring bread. Go vegan. Gluten free. Salt free. Make pizza dough. Make delicious jams.
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Best Budget
AmazonBasics 2 Lb Non-Stick Bread Making Machine -
Best Small
Zojirushi 1 Pound BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini -
Best Large
Cuisinart 2-Lb Convection Bread Maker -
Best Overall
Breville BBM800XL Custom Loaf Bread Maker
Making bread is incredibly time consuming. Fun, yes. But no-one has the time to spend tending to that perfect dough-ball until it’s ready to pop in the oven and bake to a crispy golden brown.
A great bread machine can keep your family stocked up on beautiful fresh bread without you having to spend hours a day making it.
To help you choose the right one we’ve focused on models that have proven to deliver excellent value for money – over a range of price points. Only bread makers that are popular, with excellent reviews are included in this list.
1. Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Lb Convection Bread Maker
Cuisinart’s 2 Lb Convection Bread Maker is an attractive, brushed steel addition to your kitchen that offers a range of healthy preset bread-making options for people who prefer low carb or gluten free bread.
Features
- Power failure backup
- 3 loaf sizes
- Low carb and gluten free preset menu options
- Unique convection feature
- BPA Free
- 12 hour delay start
- Limited 3-year warranty
- 680 Watts
With healthier, low carb options taken care of there is one additional other feature you’ll really like – if chewy bread is your thing. Use the special menu option to put your dough through several long, slow cool rises before baking to produce the perfect chewy texture.
What People Say
A fairly diverse range of reviewers commented on how reliable and consistent the bake is from this machine – including people living at higher altitudes (which often plays havoc with baking). A lot of people also loved the fact that they can create fantastic pizza dough quickly and easily.
2. Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker
Zojirushi’s Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker is a high-end unit with plenty of features designed to help you create superior quality breads, from dough to baking. The perfect option for people serious about making bakery quality loaves.
Features
- Double kneading blades
- Large viewing window
- 13 hour delay timer
- Dual heaters on the bottom and lid
- Large, easy-to-read LCD display
- 700 Watts
As surprising as it might seem, the rapid course allowing you to create a loaf of bread in 2 hours and 25 minutes is not my favorite feature. Neither is the fact that it actually makes a rectangular loaf – like storebought bread.
It’s the viewing window. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your loaf of bread rise and start turning golden brown. Except for the smell of fresh baked bread perhaps.
What People Say
Reviews for high-end appliances are often middle of the range because people expect so much more from them in order to meet the expectations set by the price tag. In this instance, over 80% of reviewers gave five out of five stars, which is a strong indication that this bread maker delivers. Quite a few owners pointed out that they no longer buy bread, making this one of their best kitchen purchases.
3. Aicok Stainless Steel Bread Machine
Aicok’s Stainless Steel Bread Machine allows you to create generous size loaves of bread – up to 2.2 lbs – making this a great option for large families who love a wide range of baked goods.
Features
- 2.2 Lb capacity
- 3 loaf sizes
- 3 crust colors (light/medium/dark)
- Intelligent fruit and nut dispenser
- 15 hour timer
- 1 hour automatic keep warm function
- 15-hour delay timer
- Viewing window
- 2-Year warranty for all parts and accessories
With plenty of pre-programmed options for all sorts of breads and dough, this is a great bread maker for beginners. Chuck in the ingredients, make a selection on the LCD display and away you go. No experience required.
What People Say
One big plus that comes up quite often is that the machine handles different sized loaves well, so you end up with a nicely baked loaf regardless of whether it is large or small. A lot of owners were happy with how easy it is to use and many were also impressed by the fact that it can make great jam too.
4. Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini
Zojirushi’s Home Bakery Mini is a great, hassle-free option for smaller households who want to enjoy fresh bread without wasting half the loaf each time.
Features
- Compact design
- LCD control panel
- 1 Lb loaf
- 3 texture settings – regular, firm or soft
- Quick-bake cycle
- 13-hour delay timer
- Viewing window
- Carrying handle
- Nonstick kneading blade and baking pan
- 450 Watts
- 1-year warranty
Despite being a smaller, lightweight offering the Mini still has a few great features up its sleeve. Not least of which is the delay timer (up to 13 hours) that allows you to add ingredients before going to sleep and wake up to a freshly baked loaf – the perfect size for you and your partner.
What People Say
The vast majority of owners love their Mini, with nearly 90% of them rating it at four stars or higher. As expected, most of the positive reviews revolve around its lightweight, compact design, portability (with handle) and smaller loaf size that reduces wastage. Perfect for singles or couples.
5. AmazonBasics 2 Pound Non-Stick Bread Making Machine
AmazonBasics’ 2 Pound Non-Stick Bread Making Machine is a great budget option for larger families and busy people who are pressed for time and want to be able to bake a fresh loaf in 90 minutes.
Features
- 550 Watts
- 2 Lb loaf capacity
- Automatically mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes fresh bread
- ExpressBake setting bakes bread in less than 90 minutes
- 3 crust color options in light, medium, and dark
- LCD display
- Intuitive button controls
Given that this bread machine comes in at the lower end of the budget range, it’s packed with a surprising number of features and you can expect to make everything from sourdough and soda bread to jams.
What People Say
With around 80% of reviewers awarding four stars or higher, this machine will allow you to make a range of great breads, from scratch, at a fraction of the price of other machines with similar functionality. The only downside is that some of the recipes that come with it might not be 100% accurate and a few people recommend researching your own bread recipes online.
6. Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker
Breville’s Custom Loaf Bread Maker is an exciting option for home bakers who are ready to take their bread to the next level and move away from pre-programmed settings to create their own ‘perfect‘ loaf.
Features
- Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
- Collapsible kneading paddle
- Smart lcd screen with progress indicator displaying 13 automatic settings, 3 crust colors, and 4 loaf sizes
- Loaf sizes include 1.0-pound, 1-1/2-pound, 2.0 ln and 2-1/2-pound (Family size)
- 46 step by step recipes (basic, whole wheat, gluten free, crusty loaf, sweet, yeast free, dough, jam as well custom recipe charts). Power : 830 Watts
If you hate having to tear the mixing paddles out of your fresh baked loaf – or hover around the bread maker during baking in order to manually remove them then this is probably the right option for you. After mixing, the paddles automatically collapse so they aren’t baked into the loaf.
Collapsible paddles might seem like a small thing in the grand scheme of things, but hole-y loaves have been a bugbear of mine for a while.
What People Say
7. Hamilton Beach 2 Lb Digital Bread Maker
Hamilton Beach’s 2 lb Digital Bread Maker is an extremely popular unit because it is so versatile and simple to use. Great for beginners who want to create everything from french bread to jams in three easy steps.
Features
- 12 settings, including gluten free
- Choose 1.5 lb or 2 lb loaves
- 3 crust settings – light, medium or dark
- Large digital display
- Delay timer
- Non-stick, dishwasher-safe pan
- 2 kneading paddles – use one while the other is in the dishwasher
- Non slip feet
If, like me, you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to demand from your home kitchen more than a few days in advance, an easy-to-use, versatile bread make like this one could be the perfect choice.
With two loaf sizes it’s simple to either reduce wastage when there are less mouths to feed, or up the size to 2 lb for when friends and family are visiting.
What People Say
This bread maker has a proven track record, amassing over 3000 reviews at an average of 4.2 stars out of 5. A solid an dependable option that has impressed even the most experienced of home bakers. A great ‘value for money’ option. Many reviewers also loved how easy gluten free baking is with this machine.
8. Zojirushi Home Bakery Maestro Breadmaker
Zojirushi’s Home Bakery Maestro is a full-featured offering for smaller families and comes with some time-saving automation features you’ll need if you enjoy nuts and fruit in your bake.
Features
- 1 Lb loaf size
- LCD display panel
- 13 hour delay timer
- Carry handle
- Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
- Bread and pizza dough, pasta dough, cake and jam
- Control the knead, rise, and bake times
- Recipe book in full color with 50 delicious recipes included
Because of its versatility, this is a great option for a home baker looker to stretch their wings and try out everything from healthy bread options to pizza and even jams.
It comes with a 50 page recipe book to help get you up and running. Thereafter you can start creating your own courses using the custom knead, rise and bake times.
What People Say
With 80% of owners giving this unit five out of five stars, it’s fair to say that Zojirushi got it right, once again. A few people pointed out that despite the price tag they ended up saving money in the long run because the per loaf cost comes out very low. Low prep times and ease of use and cleaning also feature prominently in reviews.
9. Hamilton Beach Premium Dough & Bread Maker
Hamilton Beach’s Premium Dough & Bread Maker Machine delivers a highly customizable baking experience that is also high in convenience and low in maintenance.
Features
- Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
- 14 programmed cycles
- 3 loaf sizes
- Viewing window
- LCD display
- 3 shades – light, medium, or dark crust
- Dishwasher safe parts
If you’re looking for a path-of-least-resistance baking experience this is arguably the best choice for you. Make a wide range of breads in 3 quick and easy steps – 1) add ingredients, 2) choose cycle and 3) press start.
Detachable and easy to clean parts with dishwasher safe bread pan and paddle make cleaning and maintenance just as hassle-free as baking.
What People Say
Many owners loved the stylish and sleek look of the machine – making it a permanent addition to their kitchen counter-tops. Having an automatic dispenser for fruit and nuts also met with widespread approval, as did the ability to adjust loaf sizes. A lot of reviewers liked being able to change volumes for things like pizza dough when having friends around.
10. Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker
Panasonic’s Automatic Bread Maker is a battle-hardened and seasoned appliance that has been around for many years and still sells well due to its quality and reliability.
Features
- 3 loaf sizes up to 2-1/2 Lb
- 550 Watts
- LCD display
- 13-hour delay timer
- Programmable menu options
- Automatically adds yeast
- Non-stick inner bake pan with handle
If, like me, you seem to be allergic to creating light, fluffy bread – no matter how much you would dearly love to be able to do it- this bread machine might be the solution.
The Panasonic automatically adds yeast at the right time for the best results, taking this small but significant responsibility off your hands.
At least you’ll know you’re not to blame if your loaf doesn’t rise.
What People Say
Having amassed over 3000 reviews, around 70% of which are four stars or more, there is no shortage of owners who love their machine – some of which have been using theirs for up to 11 years, without problems. With reliability like that, it’s not hard to sell this unit as a great buy that should pay for itself many times over – let alone deliver fresh baked bread for years on end.
So that’s our round up of the best bread makers for aspiring home bakers – or people like me who simply can’t get the hang of making an edible loaf on their own. Hopefully it’s helped you decide on the right one to suit your budget and match your requirements.
If you are still buying bread from the local grocery store, it might be worthwhile thinking about how much money you can potentially save by baking your own bread. Not only that, but you’ll know that only the best, fresh ingredients with no preservatives or additives are going into your daily bread.
