Panasonic SD253

...I first came across the Panasonic bread maker at a friend’s house. I loved the taste of the bread she gave me for lunch and was determined to start saving for a bread maker of my very own. Before I finally decided to buy a Panasonic I did some research on the internet and was impressed both my the glowing reviews of the Panasonic sd-253 and by the fact it received the best rating of any bread maker by Which. I price checked and found John Lewis ...
...I would have liked Panasonic to have placed the controls and display window at the front of the machine. They are placed awkwardly at the side and I have to stand on tiptoe to read the display. I would also have liked the machine to have a viewing window so I could watch my bread through its stages. Having said that I see that Panasonic has just updated this model and the new version does have a viewing window and the controls are now at the front ...

anwar 27.05.2007 · Read full review
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The Panasonic SD-253 automatic breadmaker has been gracing the (relatively small) work surface in my kitchen for a little over 12 months now, and I think it speaks volumes that it hasn’t just been quietly put into a cupboard to gather dust like so many other kitchen “essentials” often are. *Looks and Use* The machine is large, white, and takes up a fair amount of work surface in my kitchen. But it also means that we get fresh ...
...from a local baker or a supermarket. It can be ready within a couple of hours, and if I were more organised I’d keep a stock (pre-sliced) in the freezer. The problem is that the smell is so enticing when you remove it from the pan, it tends to disappear rather too quickly for that! I know people who have had good results making bread in this using cheap plain flour from Lidl or similar, making the overall cost even lower, however this isn’t ...

xalala 29.01.2004 · Read full review
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...----- My machine is a Panasonic SD253 breadmaker, with built in raisin-and-nut-dispenser. It's reasonably compact and light-weight; the handy shape means you can sit it on top of your microwave when not in use. But I would recommend setting it somewhere more stable during the cooking and cooling process. The power cord is a decent length, so it's flexible if you have very little kitchen space; and the breadmaker has a feature wherein if it loses ...
...thing to remember is that Panasonic machines are the reverse of most other bread machines. The yeast goes in FIRST, then all the dry ingredients, then the wet ingredients. Generally, the best way to do it is yeast, then flour, then everything else. Whatever you do, don't let the salt or water touch the yeast. Salt deactivates it too soon and water activates it too soon. Either leaves you with a strange shaped and not very tasty bread. Putting the ...

cocoklo 14.02.2006 · Read full review
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...close to it, buy the Panasonic or you're wasting your money." I looked at the 'Panasonic' on the top shelf in the corner as she pointed unwaveringly. I'm not sure what struck me most about it, but I think it was the little white label underneath it that stated £99.99. I remember saying with a slight tremmor in my voice "but its a hundred quid, I only wanted one for..." She cut me dead. "Thats the one you want. If you're buying a breadmaker, buy the ...
...was still somewhat shaken and disturbed by the experience, in a slight daze, and also, of course, not wishing to cause offence to the lady, I dutifully picked up a Panasonic, and retired to the checkout, small tears seeping from the seems of my wallet, as my credit card wept. It was a good birthday. One thing I would say is you really need 3 sheets of wrapping paper for a Panasonic, the box is that big ! I managed to get away with 2 sheets by leaving ...

maddad1 06.08.2004 · Read full review
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Panasonic SD253 is reliable and well made. I got mine having received recomendations from two colleagues, both of whom were using it to bake bread for family members with various allergies. ***Worried about allergies and health?*** You can have total control over what you put in your bread, so can reduce the sugar, reduce salt, don't have to use butter, can use gluten free flour for coeliacs, don't have to use dairy if you are lactose intolerant, ...
...really useful nut and raisin dispenser, so it automatically drops in nuts/seeds/raisins etc without you having to remember to put them in mid program as you have to with many other bread makers. ***Wake up to fresh bread*** It has an automatic timer, so you can bung all the ingredients in before you go to bed and it will start during the night so that you wake up to the smell and taste of fresh baked bread. ***Fresh bread in a hurry*** There ...

qwerty30 12.09.2007 · Read full review
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...recipes to volumes. The Panasonic has three loaf-size options for many recipes M, L and XL (varying in height only, and approximately corresponding to the range of sizes found in a supermarket) and many baking options including whole wheat (5 hours), rye (3.5 hours) basic white and brown loaves (4 hours), sandwich (crustless, 5 hours), French (6 hours) and Italian (4.5 hours) gluten-free (2 hours) and also a dough only setting so you can cook rolls ...
...pizza mode. There are quick loaf modes too, which can be finished in under 2 hour buts require slightly different recipes and are perhaps less consistent in quality. The results are good. Not perhaps the best bread I have ever eaten, but certainly the freshest. It really doesn't cut easily straight from the machine unless you give it a chance to cool down a little, which can be frustrating. The basic white or brown loaves are the easiest, but you ...

AndrewPo 11.07.2008 · Read full review
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...believe it was a very good purchase, well worth paying the extra for at the time, and I would consider another Panasonic machine in the future (if the reviews said it was a good 'un!), though I'm hoping that I won't need to buy another one for some time yet. ...

razielle 19.03.2009 · Read full review
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...models are the best. The Panasonic was mentioned in every review except those which focussed on products under £100 (which would include the Panasonic as well, now that the price has gone down). It appeared to be the clear winner by a long margin. My next call was on Comparestoreprices, which told me that one of the cheapest SD253 breadmakers could be found at an online store called Apollo 2000. My final check was to UK Pricerunner, to check Apollo ...
...cheapest (by a few pence), but had an impressively high rating out of five, from consumer reviews. I ordered one from Apollo 2000, and although it was initially out of stock, I still had my breadmaker within a week, for £97.19 + £4.99 postage, a saving of around £50 on my local supermarket price. I'm not sure the company is still in business now, as I couldn't find their website or any mention of them on Pricerunner today; but it could be that they've ...

frannbug 26.08.2003 · Read full review
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I am absolutely 100% in love with my SD253. I was a little sceptical as to whether I would continue to use it if I am totally honest, however I got a bit of money for my birthday so I decided to take the plunge and get a breadmaker. Like most people, I looked around at the different makes and models, and this was the only one I found which had glowing reviews everywhere I looked! It was also one of the most expensive though! Took some deciding, ...
...a bit more and get a good quality machine than go for a cheaper one, and I'm glad I did! The machine cost me about £70 - shop around as the first place you find won't always be the cheapest! It comes with a teaspoon/tablespoon measure, and a small floz/mls/cup measuring jug, as well a very easy to understand, clearly written instruction manual/recipie book. There is also a helpful recipie advice line although I haven't actually used it yet as I ...

waterbaby999 23.04.2006 · Read full review
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...the conclusion that this particular Panasonic model seemed to wow everyone who bought one. So I took the plunge and have not regretted it for one moment. I ordered one at 24-7electrical.com having checked out the price differences on a website (comparestoreprices.co.uk). It arrived a couple of days later. Having taken it out of the box, I had to find somewhere to put it in the kitchen, so be warned, its quite a big addition to the family (w) 33.5cm, ...
...choice of colours), heavy but very sturdy. I then set about reading the handbook - and this is one of the best handbooks for electrical goods I've seen. Its very straightforward, easy to read and well-layed out. It helps you understand the choices very quickly. The machine offers you the choice of making 8 types of bread: basic; whole wheat; French, Italian, sandwich, pizza, and gluten-free, with a further option for bake only, eg for things like ...

SuseW 02.04.2004 · Read full review
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...on this site for the Panasonic bread makers, I have had a few personnel recommendations about Panasonic, to see which was the best and the model SD-251 came out on top. So off to the electrical retailers web sites to find a price. The SD-251 was not currently available and the only one which was, was the SD-253, so that was the one for me. Next decision was where to get it from, powerhouse had it available for £129.99, Comet £108.99 and Curry’s ...
...they were out of stock and very unhelpful, and that was the deciding factor and Comet got my business. It was a Sunday morning and Comet was as expected very busy. After fighting my way through the crowds and to the cashier’s counter, I parted with £109 and took my purchase home. The box was quite heavy and it weighed about 9 Kg’s, but fortunately a couple of KG’s was the packaging. We went off home via Tesco to pick up some ingredients so I could ...

jamesd 30.01.2003 · Read full review
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...also own along with the Panasonic SD 253. The Panasonic was going for a price I couldn't ignore, private sale and not from the shops. The Panasonic is a mighty machine! It stands much higher than the Kenwood. The features that appeal to me are the nut/raisin dispenser and the "bake only" program. The machine comes with a measuring spoon and measuring cup and a large instruction/recipe book. Within seconds of getting it home I'd given it a quick ...
...is so quiet. The Panasonic takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to bake a standard large white loaf. Is this length of time a problem? I think not! I've found that even with the Kenwood (which takes 2 hrs 50 mins) forward planning is required for these machines. I always have a loaf frozen just in case I'm caught short or just don't have time to wait for a loaf to be made. 4 hours and 10 minutes later and with a flat full of the smell of baking bread the ...

witchwinterburn 18.05.2003 · Read full review
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...one now! I have been so impressed I have been literally haunting ebay to purchase either this or a similiar Panasonic breadmaker, but unfortunately have been out bid each time. Oh honey, guess what I need and want for Mother's Day, and you can buy at comet, or Argos... ... ...

Shroud 20.02.2003 · Read full review
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I have had my breadmaker for over 6 months now and still love it (despite being notorious for having a short attention span). The novelty of yummy fresh bread has not worn off - in fact we rarely buy bread at all these days. The unit is an attractive and simple white and blue unit about a half a foot by a foot (approx) so you do need a unit to sit it on in the kitchen somewhere. Although reasonably light it is a bit too heavy to keep moving between ...
...off all the calories you consume!) Steam does escape while baking so please ensure there is nothing above the unit when you use it. The components are very simple to identify and clean and the any splashes onto the internal unit are easily removed with a damp cloth. You do have to remove the baking arm when cleaning as bread does gather underneath. This is so easy I only mention it to dispel the impression it may be difficult as another review brought ...

cl_osborne 19.11.2003 · Read full review
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...the meantime had bought the Panasonic SD-253. The bread that she was making was light and fluffy and very tasty. I took my breadmachine back and told them that i wasn't happy.I got my refund and went down to Argos to get the panasonic. Luckily they had a sale on and I bought mine for only £79 (RRP £120). Since then I have been making the most gorgeous bread ever. The instruction manual is easy to use and the range of recipes is amazing. It is also ...
...between the bread fom the panasonic in comparison to that of the cheaper machine was that the cheaper one produced a much denser loaf. It tasted as if there was too much yeast or too much water, it was very heavy didn't last more than a day. After a few attempts following the instructions I attempted varying the measurements and also the type and quality of the flower I was using. The results weren't much different. I also tried this with the breadman ...

blue-star 02.04.2003 (04.04.2003) · Read full review
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