Having used a number of bread machines over the years, the dual paddles of the Virtuoso makes a much better and CONSISTANT loaf! We highly recommend this bread maker.
We purchased our machine in 2004, our model is no longer available and has been upgraded by other newer, but it just keeps on going! We have 4 children and use the machine to bake an average of 3 loaves a week. This has been the best purchase of kitchen equipment and when it finally does fail, we will be replacing it with another machine from Zojirushi.
I had an old bread machine and decided to upgrade. Through my research this is the best bread machine on the market. I've used it several times and it never disappoints. 10/10 would recommend
I purchased the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus Home Bakery in Feb. 2020. This oven makes lovely and delicious bread every time! I will never again buy bread at the grocery. The professional taste and appearance of handcrafted recipes are divine! The recipe book offers many types of breads and desserts; and a copy is available online!
Bought this in 2020 to make bread every other day. Have used other brands and this is one well done product. Recipes are optimized for settings and come out perfect every time if you weigh ingredients. Crumb is excellent and browning close to oven, not equivalent. Good manuals explaining details behind functions. Worth the extra cost.