Bread Making Machine suggestions?

[annr]

Our bread making machine just died and I'm looking for a replacement. I've see machines ranging from $50-200 and wondered if anyone or their spouse has one that they would recommend or avoid.

It will get frequent use, one or two 2# loaves per week, just regular bread, not fancy stuff. Yes, this will be sliced with a knife!

 

[mete]

Real men don't use bread machines !! Most of bread making is waiting - for it to rise and bake.While your making reeds the bread can do it's thing .

 

[Triton]

Zojirushi bread machines are the only way to go. They are a little pricier but a great product.

 

[annr]

Real men don't use bread machines !! Most of bread making is waiting - for it to rise and bake.While your making reeds the bread can do it's thing .

But I just hate it when my smoke detector goes off right in the middle of my making a reed.

 

[annr]

Zojirushi bread machines are the only way to go. They are a little pricier but a great product.

I see that that is the $200 one! but since we don't buy bread in the store maybe I'll just suck it up.

Seriously Triton, how long have you had yours?

I don't mind paying $200 if I think that it is likely to last a good number of years. (I get a bit disgusted when I read Consumer Reports telling me that if my fill-in-the-blank major appliance is over 7 years old don't bother getting it repaired. Or may be I'm alone on this one.)

 

[SIFU1A]

i got a cuisinart for my b-day in oct and love it, its worked great, not one single complaint about it, most anmazing thing is i can make bread, and it turns out good!! simply amazing. i honestly think my girlfriend could do the same but not 100% sure lol (just kidding she CAN cook but HATES to).

~$120 IIRC.

 

[TrailingEdge]

We use a Breadman Ultimate Plus. This is our second one, after wearing out the first. It does a great job on 1 or 2 loaves/week. I believe it was <$100 at Sears.

 

[annr]

I mentioned to my mother that I would be going out to buy a bread machine. She has one, NIB, that she was about to donate. So charity will begin at home this time. In the event that it doesn't work or work for long......I've got these good leads and can watch for a sale or upgrade at my leisure. Thanks for the great suggestions.