Bread Makers > Prima Bread Makers

Advantages: None over other machines.
Disadvantages: Larger holes after removing hook

We have been using breadmaking machines for 10 years. Needing a replacement machine we liked the idea of a drop down dough hook, which hopefully would alleviate the one problem with these machines, the hole in the bottom of the loaf. However, after two weeks of use, about 6 loaves, I would regard this feature as a total failure. The hook is a loose fit on the drive spindle, and the hook has so far been well impregnated in the loaf on every occasion, ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of use, cleaning and make good bread time after time
Disadvantages: Takes a while

Excellent Product! Like most Panasonic products the bread maker is well made and serves its purpose well. It can be easily operates with a simple menu and clear instructions are provided. There not much to do , you just put in the ingredients (follow the recipe book ) choose the programme and wait. It is a long wait 3-4 hrs but worth it. Apart from the various types of breads you can also make pizza dough and bake cakes. The bread may not be cheaper ... Read review

Advantages: EASY TO USE, STURDY MACHINE
Disadvantages: NO DISADVANTAGES FOUND YET

Having had the Panasonic SD53 for 18 months after recommendation from a friend we are very satisfied after having had a cheaper brand giving generally unsatisfactory results. Have had the occasional 'misfire' which can be put down to operator error- ie forgetting to put the paddle in!! but having realised the mistake and putting it in, all was well. Even after a short power cut the loaf has continued to bake ok. Ours is used every other day normally ... Read review

Advantages: Simple and easy to use. Great tasting fresh bread.
Disadvantages: The kneader sticks inside the loaf

This is a really simple compact easy to use machine. Practical, does the job and is inexpensive. I purchased this machine a year or so ago as it was on sale where I work and I had often remarked that I would like a bread maker. This machine is really simple to use and comes with its own measuring spoon and measuring beaker. It has four buttons, the on/off switch and then a row of three, one which is for a basic white bread which has a programe ...
...for French bread which has a programe time of 2 hours 30 minutes and the third one is for whole wheat bread which has a programe time of 2 hours 40 minutes. The instruction booklet is simple and explains how to use the machine, it contains four recipes, Basic Bread, French Bread, Wholemeal Bread and White Bread using French Bread Programe. There is a troubleshooting guide at the back. There is just one tiny little problem I find with this machine, ... Read review

Advantages: delicious recipes, easy and flexible to use, pizza, rye, seed, cake and roll options
Disadvantages: blade getting stuck in bread, need to be at home when cycle finishes

I've had mine for about 6 months and love it. Although the price tag is hefty (£95-100 new from mainstream retailers, £80 ex-display or refurbished) it is honestly worth it if you love bread. Size: 37x34x26 - imagine a miniature microwave turned on end. Then you have to have space to open the lid, as it's "top loading". The pan sits inside; you can make M, L or XL sized loaves. The smallest size is similar to unsliced loaves in Sainsbury's. To feed ...
...Options: once the ingredients are in, you can 'rapid bake' a loaf in 3 hours, or standard bake in 5 hours (the crust will be crispier and nicer). Or you can program your bread to be ready later - up to 13 hours (ready when you get up!). You can also ask it to mix and rise the dough without baking it - great for cake, pizza and bread roll making. The pizza dough recipe makes enough for 2 medium pizzas, and seriously, you will never go back to supermarket ... Read review