The Kitchen Bench
Best Bread Makers in 2027
A bread maker mixes, kneads, rises and bakes a loaf with almost no hands-on work. Loaf size, crust control and a delay timer decide whether it becomes a daily habit or a cupboard ornament. The picks below cover the category's main types and sizes. Where a standalone review exists, it is linked; where it does not, the card states what to verify before buying.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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The picks
Ranked 11 picks for bread makers — the number is the roundup rank, not a rating.
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Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus
Rank 1 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Breville Custom Loaf
Rank 2 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach Artisan 29885
Rank 3 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Panasonic SD-RD250
Rank 4 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-200
Rank 5 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini BB-HAC10
Rank 6 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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West Bend Hi-Rise Bread Maker 47413
Rank 7 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker CBK-110
Rank 8 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Oster Expressbake Bread Maker CKSTBR9050
Rank 9 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach Digital Bread Maker 29882
Rank 10 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Panasonic SD-RD250 Automatic Bread Maker
Rank 11 of 11 in Best Bread Makers — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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The winner is insideHow to choose
Loaf size
Match the loaf to your household. A large loaf for one person stales before it is eaten; a small loaf for a family disappears at breakfast.
Crust and program range
Crust settings and programs for whole wheat, gluten-free and dough-only cover most baking. A dough-only cycle is valuable if you shape and oven-bake.
Delay timer
A timer that starts baking for morning bread is the feature that turns a bread maker into a habit.
Pan shape
Most machines bake a tall loaf. If you want a traditional shape, use the dough cycle and bake in your oven.
Frequently asked questions
Is homemade bread cheaper?
Usually, yes — ingredients cost less than bakery bread, and you control the recipe.
Can it make gluten-free bread?
Many models have a gluten-free program, but gluten-free baking needs specific recipes and xanthan gum.
Why does my loaf sink?
Most often too much yeast or liquid, or a warm kitchen speeding the rise. Measure precisely.