The Kitchen Bench
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.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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Top picks
The reviewed bread makers in this category. Each review states what is verified and what to check on the manufacturer sheet before buying.
Bread Makers
Breville Custom Loaf
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Bread Makers
Hamilton Beach Artisan 29885
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Bread Makers
Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus
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Bread Makers
Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker CBK-110
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Bread Makers
Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-200
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Bread Makers
Hamilton Beach Digital Bread Maker 29882
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Bread Makers
Oster Expressbake Bread Maker CKSTBR9050
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Bread Makers
Panasonic SD-RD250 Automatic Bread Maker
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Bread Makers
West Bend Hi-Rise Bread Maker 47413
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Bread Makers
Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini BB-HAC10
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Bread Makers
Panasonic SD-RD250
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Head-to-head comparisons
Every difference page in this category — bread makers head to head, so you can compare two products directly before choosing.
Inside the bread maker
Illustrative exploded view — parts shown separated so you can see how it fits together. Not a photo of this exact product.
How 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.
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The full bread makers cluster — the hub, the ranked best list, the buying guide, the problems-and-fixes article, and the use-case picks for this category.
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.