Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Bread Maker

It's a bit of a stretch to say this model can bake a 2lb loaf. If you do, the bread will rise and push against the lid, and the top won't cook very well. However, it really does a great job making bread if you stay under 1 1/2 lbs.If you need a machine that can bake large loafs, this isn't the machine for you. If you're looking for a machine that consistently performs well, and you don't want to spend $300-400, then look no further. I'm very happy with my purchase.

I use this every weekend. It is fantastic. The bread is tasty and never sticks. I haven't bought a loaf of bread since buying this product. I love making oatmeal nut wheat bread, cinnamon raisin bread, and sourdough bread (with starter).

This Hamilton Beach bread maker has been an excellent purchase. It’s very easy to use, even if you’ve never made bread before. The bread comes out delicious, with great texture and a golden crust. It’s also quiet and easy to clean. I absolutely loved it!

This is our 2nd Hamilton Beach bread maker after 5 years of twice weekly use, turning out fragrant white bread and cinnamon raisin breads. Bread quality is excellent.Pros: a trusted brand that performed beautifully and reliably until somehow it quit working properly and we were left with bricks of heavy cooked dough. (Yeast was proofed and is good and in date. As cooking is chemistry, ingredients always measured and leveled. Bread machine just quit working) The new model offers 3 sizes of bread, standard bread pan. We make the 2lb size, slice lengthwise and freeze half for later use. Heat level is perfect for all sizes and types of breads, reliably cycling as it should, consistently providing bread with a great texture and crust. Very good value for price. If you have basic ingredients, plus yeast, you always have bread.Cons: There is only an instruction booklet with one basic white bread recipe in the box. Thus, 4* review! The Hamilton Beach website is listed as a source of recipes but I found it to be inadequate. I am very relieved to have my book from previous machine as it includes recipes from breads to dough, to cakes and even jam. Not sure about usefulness of cycles without recipes. I use my own measuring cups so the included cup is no biggie.

I recently purchased the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine, and it has been a wonderful addition to my kitchen. This machine is incredibly user-friendly and versatile, with 12 different settings that cater to a variety of bread types, including gluten-free options.The digital programmable feature makes it easy to set up and forget, allowing me to focus on other tasks while the bread is baking. The 2 lb capacity is perfect for my family, and the dishwasher-safe pan and kneading paddle make cleanup a breeze.One of my favorite aspects is the ability to customize the crust shade and loaf size, ensuring that every loaf comes out just the way I like it. The machine operates quietly, and the viewing window lets me keep an eye on the progress without lifting the lid.Overall, the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine has exceeded my expectations. It consistently produces delicious, fresh bread with minimal effort. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy homemade bread with ease!

Measure your ingredients accurately and it makes a good loaf of bread. I recommend using bread flower.

I bought this bread machine almost a year ago. It is excellent. I use it 2 or 3 times a week, not only for bread, but also for making pizza dough and focaccia.No issues at all.When other reviews say that the motor is not strong enough, my guess is that the dough is missing water. I never felt that the motor wasn't strong enough.The only con is that it 'walks' when it kneads fast. I have to put some heavy 'obstacles' to avoid the machine going to the floor.But other than that, I am really happy with it.

This bread maker is almost without fault except two (see below), and I will continue to use it in my weekly bread making.Fault One is really a nuisance: You cannot easily read the settings as they are unlit. I keep a lighted magnifying glass to make sure the settings and timing are what I want.Fault Two: Although it is light in weight and easily lifted to a counter top, once in operation in will wobble off the counter if not tied down or restrained with something heavy.As for bread making, it is a star five.