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Bread Maker Buying Guide

A bread maker, as the name suggests, is a machine that allows for the easy baking of all different types of bread. Bread makers usually consist of a rectangular box, with a removable baking tin into which the ingredients are added. This is then placed into the machine, and a program controls the mixing, rising and baking of the bread. They dramatically cut down on the work required to make high-quality bread, meaning it's easier than ever to bake it in your home!

Bread makers are primarily differentiated by their capacity. The bigger the bread maker, the larger the loaves it can bake. Some smaller machines can only bake loaves around 500-600g, while larger models can bake loaves as big as 2-3kg.

Programs

Nearly all bread makers will come with some form of programs already set up on the machine. These provide easy ways to make specific different types of bread - from standard slicing loaves, to French bread, doughnuts, pizza bases, cakes and buns. Many machines also allow you to specify the crust of your loaves - you can set it to light, medium or dark depending on how well-cooked and crispy you prefer your bread.

Some bread makers will allow you to create custom programs, so you can experiment with different recipes. They may also contain extra programs for non-bread cooking - such as making risotto, soup, pasta sauce, and even jam!

Finally, if you frequently find yourself short on time, and need to bake some bread quickly, it may be worth seeking out a bread maker with a fast bake program. While it doesn't create a loaf as high-quality as the longer settings, this mode can create a full loaf of bread from scratch in under an hour - perfect if you need some quick bread for dinner, or are running to a tight schedule.

Timers & Pre-programming

One of the large benefits of bread makers over standard hand baking is that they contain a timer for baking the bread. You can schedule the bread to be ready for exactly when you want it - the machine will automatically start baking at the correct time. This is especially useful for breakfast - simply load up the machine with ingredients before you go to sleep, set the program to finish when you wake up, and you’ll have fresh bread waiting for you at breakfast!

Fruit/Nut Hopper

Some more advanced types of bread maker contain separate hopper for additional ingredients to be added to the bread, such as dried fruit or nuts. When used in a program, these ingredients are gradually introduced to the dough during the mixing stage, allowing the nuts or fruit to be mixed consistently through the dough. With this addition, it's easy to create delicious specialty loaves such a walnut loaf, dried cranberry bread, or Greek black olive bread!

Included Extras

Most bread makers will also include a recipe book that gives more details on the included programs, and how best to use them. Many also include a free measuring cup, to accurately measure out ingredients for your bread.

Bread Maker Retailers, Prices and Features

Bread Maker Prices

In total we found 15 bread makers ranging from £12 to £190. On average, a new bread maker costs £86 and 80% of bread makers are priced between £45 and £163. The cheapest bread maker that we found is the Ariete 132 at only £13, and the most expensive is the Inventum BM121B at £190.

Bread Maker Brands - Price Range

Inventum bread makers range in price from £190 to £190, and the highest average bread maker price out of all brands is Inventum bread makers with an average price of £190.

Tefal bread makers range in price from £163 to £163, and the second highest average bread maker price out of all brands is Tefal bread makers with an average price of £163.

The third highest average bread maker price out of all brands is Unold bread makers with an average price of £124. Unold bread makers range in price from £124 to £124.

Bread Maker Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 2 expert reviews and 14 user reviews for bread makers available online and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of bread maker. The top three bread maker brands are Morphy Richards, Sencor and Jocel. Morphy Richards has an average rating of 73%, Sencor has an average rating of 0% and Jocel has an average rating of 0%.

Biggest Bread Maker Retailers

The biggest bread maker retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 9 current bread maker offers from eBay. The second biggest bread maker retailer is Amazon UK with 7 offers. That means eBay is significantly bigger than Amazon UK when it comes to bread makers. ao is the third biggest retailer with 4 current offers.

When Are Most New Bread Makers Released?

The most common period for new bread makers to be released in is between January and March. Three new bread makers were released in March 2016 making it the biggest month that year for new bread maker releases. The biggest month in 2015 for new bread maker releases was January, with 15 new bread makers released that month. In July 2014 14 new bread makers were released making it the biggest month that year for new bread maker releases.

How Fast Do Bread Maker Prices Drop After Release?

New bread makers drop in price by an average of 8% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of £7 on a typical £86 new bread maker by waiting 6 months before buying.

Auto Programs

Across the range of bread makers, the auto programs range from 3 to 33. The auto programs of most bread makers range from 12 to 15. The bread maker with the most auto program is the PanasonicSD-ZB2502BXC, which is a 25 auto program bread maker and can be purchased for £118.99. The PanasonicSD-ZB2502BXC, which can be purchased for £87.70, has the least auto program and is a 10 auto program bread maker.

Maximum Bread Weights

Across the range of bread makers, the maximum bread weights range from 0.6g to 1.6kg. The maximum bread weights of the majority of bread makers range from 800g to 960g. The TefalPF610138 has the biggest maximum bread weight. This bread maker is a 1.5kg Maximum bread weight bread maker and is available at £162.84. The bread maker with the smallest maximum bread weight is the TefalPF610138, which is a 0.8g Maximum bread weight bread maker and is on sale for £87.70.

Biggest Bread Maker Retailers

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Bread Makers?

With the cheapest price on 6 bread makers, eBay is most frequently the cheapest bread maker retailer.

Proportion of Bread Makers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

The cheapest retailer by number of bread maker for which they offer the cheapest price is eBay with the cheapest price on 66.7% of its bread makers.

	Jam Making Function 9
	Keep Warm Function 6
	Variable Crust Browning Control 6
	Delayed Start Timer 9
	Easy to Clean 1
	Detachable Lid 0
	Measuring Cup 5
	Recipe Book 2

	Panasonic 4
	Tefal 0
	Morphy Richards 2
	Ariete 0
	Sencor 1
	Guzzanti 0
	Unold 0
	Swan 1
	Jocel 1
	Gastroback 1
	ViTESSE 0
	Inventum 0
	TriStar 1
	Kenwood 0
	Moulinex 0
	Klarstein 0
	Nesco 1
	Russell Hobbs 0
	G3 Ferrari 0

	eBay 9
	ao 2
	Hughes 2
	Argos 2
	Currys 3
	Amazon UK 3
	Littlewoods 1
	John Lewis 1
	Sonic Direct 1
	Appliances Direct 1
	Electrical Discount 1

	Metallic 1
	White 8
	ð¡hampagne 0
	Oat 0
	Champagne 0
	Chrome 0
	Black 4
	Blue 0
	Purple 0
	Red 0
	Silver 1
	Stainless Steel 3
	Orange 0
	Grey 0

	Mediterranean Bread 0
	Baguette Dough 1
	Rye Bread 2
	Pizza Dough 6
	Gluten Free Bread 5
	French Bread 7
	Dough 12
	Diet Bread 0
	Ciabatta Dough 2
	Cake Dough 6
	Wheat Bread 3

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Trending Bread Maker Comparisons

Bread Maker Buying Guide

Programs

Timers & Pre-programming

Fruit/Nut Hopper

Included Extras

Bread Maker Retailers, Prices and Features

Bread Maker Prices

Bread Maker Brands - Price Range

Bread Maker Brands - Average Ratings

Biggest Bread Maker Retailers

When Are Most New Bread Makers Released?

How Fast Do Bread Maker Prices Drop After Release?

Auto Programs

Maximum Bread Weights

Biggest Bread Maker Retailers

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Bread Makers?

Proportion of Bread Makers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

87 Value for Money	Excellent
82 Features	Fully-Featured
86 Age	1 Year Old
62 Running Costs	£119 / 5 Years
81 Overall Score	Excellent

82 Value for Money	Excellent
78 Features	Good Features
90 Age	8 Months Old
83 Running Costs	£101 / 5 Years
80 Overall Score	Excellent

90 Value for Money	Excellent
72 Features	Good Features
81 Age	2 Years Old
72 Running Costs	£110 / 5 Years
79 Overall Score	Very Good

70 Value for Money	Very Good
66 Features	Good Features
74 Age	2 Years Old
69 Running Costs	£110 / 5 Years
69 Overall Score	Good

75 Reviews	1 Award
61 Value for Money	Good
51 Features	Average Features
70 Age	2 Years Old
82 Running Costs	£101 / 5 Years
65 Overall Score	Good

54 Value for Money	Average
42 Features	Average Features
71 Age	2 Years Old
96 Running Costs	£44 / 5 Years
64 Overall Score	Good

PC World Business	£129.98
Currys	£129.99
Electrical Discount	£137.99

31 Value for Money	Mediocre
74 Features	Good Features
90 Age	5 Months Old
64 Running Costs	£110 / 5 Years
62 Overall Score	Good

31 Value for Money	Mediocre
58 Features	Average Features
92 Age	1 Month Old
93 Running Costs	£82 / 5 Years
59 Overall Score	Average

64 Features	Good Features
82 Age	1 Year Old
91 Running Costs	£92 / 5 Years
57 Overall Score	Average

	LED 0
	LCD 6

eBay	£54.00
ao	£54.00

eBay	£97.54
Amazon UK	£99.99

31 Value for Money	Mediocre
43 Features	Average Features
58 Age	3 Years Old
54 Running Costs	£110 / 5 Years
47 Overall Score	Mediocre