We judged each bread maker on how easy the controls and program options were to understand, how easy the recipes were to follow, and how straightforward the bread was to remove from the bread pan after baking. We chose bestselling bread makers from leading UK retailers, and baked more than 40 loaves to find out which produced the perfect loaf of bread. Please note large appliances will not be collected or delivered by Kettle and Toaster Man under any circumstances and buyer assumes all responsibility.

A delay timer means that ingredients can be added to the mixing bowl hours in advance so you have freshly baked bread the moment you need it. Great if you’d like bread with your dinner, or want to wake up to a fresh loaf. Viewing window Jam and yogurt: Other non-bread functions on certain models include jams, compotes and yogurt. Try our peach & amaretto jam recipe or garlic yogurt, and read our guide on how to sterilise jars for jams and preserves. Breadmakers are versatile in the loaf sizes and crust colours they offer, but many come with settings that extend beyond the realm of simple bread recipes. Here are a few other ways to make the most of your gadget: We baked several white and wholemeal loaves using each bread maker, following the exact recipes for each loaf and judging them for their evenness and texture.

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Most loaves take around 3 hours to bake, with the exception of the 58-minute fast-bake option. French bread takes 3hrs 50mins, and wholewheat 3hrs 40mins. Crust settings come in Light, Medium and Dark, although in my experience Medium often proved plenty dark. Delay & Keep Warm Function- The Swan bread maker has a variety of useful functions. The delay function has a 13-hour delay timer, which means you can bake safely overnight, fast bake allows you to bake in under an hour and it can also be set to keep bread warm for 1 hour, providing warm bread for you to enjoy when you fancy. We listened out for annoying whirring noises during kneading, or piercingly loud beeps that couldn't be silenced. We favoured bread makers that hummed along quietly throughout baking.

Extra features: viewing windows, separate yeast or nut and seed dispensers are handy but not essential. When adding solid ingredients, such as raisins into sweet bread, the manual instructs you to add them “at the beeps”, without giving an estimate when the beeps occur. That left me nervously hovering, raisins in hand.

This is a small basket where yeast or other add-ins, such as nuts, sultanas, chocolate and others, sit. Instead of stopping the kneading process and manually adding the ingredients, an automatic ingredient dispenser will do it for you at the right time. Delay timer Create delicious home baked bread for the whole family to enjoy with ease, with the Swan Bread maker. With an impressive 12 modes to choose from, you can make a variety of different breads including basic white loaves, wholewheat, pizza dough, brioche and even cakes and jam. The Swan Bread Maker caters to many tastes and dietary requirements thanks to the variable crust settings – light medium and dark – and it can even make a delicious gluten-free loaf at the press of a button, perfect for those with a gluten intolerance. The manual includes a selection of 18 basic recipes, as well as a troubleshooting section. Although written/translated by somebody with a good sense of humour – including some tongue-in-cheek upselling of other Swan products – certain instructions are questionably phrased or remain unclear. Our experiences with the bread makers varied widely. While some ran quietly and couldn't be easier to use, others were very noisy and kneaded so aggressively that the bread maker moved across the kitchen counter.

Ideal for beginners or avid bakers, this bread maker is easy to use thanks to the clear LCD display. Choose from either a 1.5 or 2lb loaf and add in any extra ingredients such as seeds or chocolate to suit your preference. This bread maker even keeps bread warm for up to one hour. The fast bake option allows you to make bread in under an hour, or the delay-timer bakes bread over 13 hours, so you can wake up to warm freshly baked bread in the morning. Delicious! Where all bread makers will have the standard white and wholemeal settings, as you’ll see with our top-scorers, many of them come with much more. To make the most of your machine look out for bread makers that not only make bread but other items too. Speciality bread Pasta is typically messy to make, this setting will knead the ingredients together before needing to be chilled in the fridge. And pizza dough is notoriously wet, and therefore can be just as messy. This setting will knead the ingredients and let the dough prove before it’s ready to be used for pizza. JamA fast-bake white loaf proved problematic, coming out pale on top and nearly burnt at the bottom. Although still a good size and shape – the manual says to expect a smaller and denser loaf at this setting – the texture was undercooked and doughy, with a strong smell of yeast. With experimentation, perhaps reducing the yeast or sugar content, this program could work. However, I’d only recommend the existing recipe if you’re desperate. After the first 30 days any faulty items will be repaired or replaced if unrepairable, under the 6 month return to base warranty. It is the responsibility of the buyer to return the item at their own cost within this period.

Whether it be a classic white loaf, pizza dough, or even cake, the Swan Bread maker lets you create delicious home-baked bread with ease. Thanks to the 12 different settings to choose from, you can make a variety of different bread for the whole family to enjoy. The Swan Bread Maker caters to many tastes and dietary requirements thanks to the variable crust settings (light, medium and dark) and they ability to make a delicious gluten-free loaf at the press of a button.The result tasted good and the crust was hefty and golden brown. It was uneven, however, with some dark-brown corners and a small patch of unmixed dough on the side. The loaf was consistent on the inside and strong enough not to be torn apart using a cold buttery knife, yet not too tough to eat . It also made for tasty toast. While they’re not a necessity, there are a number of features that some bread makers come with that only serve to enhance the baking experience. Automatic ingredient dispenser Considering the affordability of this breadmaker, the results are more than adequate. It covers the basics – and with a little extra care it would be possible to accomplish more ambitious recipes. functions- You can create many varieties of bread including a basic white loaf, French bread, whole wheat bread, pizza dough or brioche. This bread maker also has a function for making delicious cakes and jams too.