There's no smell more delicious than that of freshly baked bread, but baking a beautifully doughy loaf from scratch doesn't come easy. That is, unless, you're the proud owner of one of the best bread makers. Then? Well, the entire process is a doddle.
Bread makers are clever (albeit often bulky) cooking gadget that were first developed by the company now known as Panasonic back in the 1980s. They take all of the faff, stress and guesswork out of your bread-baking process. Plus, they can significantly lower your cost-per-loaf.
Taking just seconds to set-up, bread makers can be left to their own devices to make everything from classic wholemeal loaves to hearty white bread, pizza dough and sweet bakes like brioche. All you have to do is measure out your ingredients, pop them in a bread pan and leave it to do its thing. If you get one of the best bread makers, you can often choose between size of loaf and colour of crust. Some of the newest bread makers on the market even have settings for making jam, soups, sauces and scrambled eggs. Yep, these things are versatile.
Here's everything you need to know before purchasing a bread maker, plus the best bread machines on the market.
Bake their day (sorry!) with our edit of the best baking gifts for everyone from experts to amateurs
Gallery15 PhotosIs a bread maker worth buying?
If you and the other members of your household get through lots of bread on a weekly basis - or if you simply adore baking - then yes. A bread maker is definitely worth buying. It'll save you a hell of a lot of time and effort that would otherwise be spent kneading dough and guessing how much yeast/flour/water you need.
Which brand of bread makers is best?
There are a few brand that crop up time and time again when it comes to the best bread makers. Lakeland bread makers are wildly popular (we've reviewed their basic digital bread maker down below), while Panasonic bread makers are staggeringly good often with an array of settings and options. We'd recommend the new Panasonic SD-YR2550SXC Automatic Bread Maker. Russell Hobbs bread makers are also great: the 23620 Fast Bake Breadmaker is one of the smallest and most affordable on the market. Keep scrolling to find out more.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qLjApqauqp2WtKLGyKecZ5ufY8Kse8aao6Wdoq58o7HSrWSbqpWWsW65wKScq6s%3D