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Cuisinart - Compact Automatic Bread Maker - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.5
(2,108 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,108 reviews
5 Stars
1,509
4 Stars
319
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
68
1 Star
84
90%of customers recommend this product.
(
1,460 out of
1,628)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Compact Automatic Bread Maker - Stainless Steel
Posted by: Jessica R
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my first bread maker, I've always made bread by hand. It's so fast and easy, I've been using it almost daily. My family is loving all the baked goods and my kitchen isn't a flour dusted mess. The bread pan is easy to clean and all of the included recipes are simple to follow. My kids like watching it knead through the clear window. I appreciate the many options it has, it's also compact and takes up very little storage space in my kitchen. I wish I had bought one years ago.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MLPi
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product. Easy to use and clean up is a breeze.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: GeezBeez
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I decided I wanted to make better bread than is available around here and that a bread maker would reduce my capacity to make a hash of it I read a number of reviews and kept seeing this little Cuisinart. I've known the brand since childhood so it was easy to imagine this is, in fact, a good machine.
It really is. It comes with a recipe book that is written specifically for this machine (and maybe other Cuisinarts) which makes everything easy enough that even I could pull it off: assemble ingredients in the pan in the order given, select the type of bread, the size of loaf, the degree of darkness, and you're off.
When you're done, the pan is easy to wash and you're ready to go again.
The recipe book gives you over two dozen bread recipes that are made entirely in the machine, including white, grainy, Italian, artisanal, sourdough, gluten-free, and dessert breads. There are also sections for making dough that you shape and bake in your oven, cake batter, and jam.
The manual contains everything you need to know including a breakdown of making measures, discussions about ingredients, variations on the recipes, and tips for storage. It has been enormously helpful for me, as I have (or had) no knowledge it experience on the subject.
There is only one drawback to this machine that's worth considering. It's a compact machine, so it makes small loaves. If you make two pound loaves, as I've been doing, you get bread that is taller than wide or long. It's an obvious trade-off for the size and price, and it isn't an issue unless you plan to entertain or give bread as gifts.
I'm very happy with this machine, and I've had fresh bread every day since it arrived a couple weeks ago.
It really is. It comes with a recipe book that is written specifically for this machine (and maybe other Cuisinarts) which makes everything easy enough that even I could pull it off: assemble ingredients in the pan in the order given, select the type of bread, the size of loaf, the degree of darkness, and you're off.
When you're done, the pan is easy to wash and you're ready to go again.
The recipe book gives you over two dozen bread recipes that are made entirely in the machine, including white, grainy, Italian, artisanal, sourdough, gluten-free, and dessert breads. There are also sections for making dough that you shape and bake in your oven, cake batter, and jam.
The manual contains everything you need to know including a breakdown of making measures, discussions about ingredients, variations on the recipes, and tips for storage. It has been enormously helpful for me, as I have (or had) no knowledge it experience on the subject.
There is only one drawback to this machine that's worth considering. It's a compact machine, so it makes small loaves. If you make two pound loaves, as I've been doing, you get bread that is taller than wide or long. It's an obvious trade-off for the size and price, and it isn't an issue unless you plan to entertain or give bread as gifts.
I'm very happy with this machine, and I've had fresh bread every day since it arrived a couple weeks ago.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
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on March 1, 2026
Posted by: Zzzzzz111111
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It has added a wonderful dimension to our kitchen and food prep knowing exactly what ingredients are in the bread we eat.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MH2026
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Even following the recepies the resulta are not good.
Also the machine starts to do e mechanical noise on the motor when processing.
Also the machine starts to do e mechanical noise on the motor when processing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 2, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the results haven’t met your expectations and that you’re noticing unusual motor noises. Make sure ingredients are measured accurately and added in the order specified, and check that the kneading paddle is properly seated, as this can impact both performance and noise. For additional support, please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 so we can help resolve the issue.
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Posted by: Mrs212
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am still learning. The instructions for the bread machine are easy to follow. My next bread that I make will be using the dough setting and then I can bake it in the oven. I am not giving up
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Posted by: Deeskee
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Both loaves of bread I baked with your recipes were thick, difficult to cut, and they didn’t taste good. The paddle is also impossible to get out, so I had to pry it out with a large fork. Maybe the actual bread maker is too compact to bake bread well.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 5, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re sorry to hear the bread results didn’t meet expectations. Dense loaves can sometimes occur if the ingredients aren’t measured precisely or if the yeast is not fresh, and lightly coating the paddle with a small amount of oil before baking may help make removal easier after the loaf cools. We’d be happy to walk through a few additional tips to help improve results with your bread maker. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8900552286 for assistance.
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Posted by: Maggie 1234
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm an experienced bread maker user and have never had my bread come out as dry as this machine does. Ive did everything the book says but makes no difference. Not happy with bread that falls apart.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 6, 2026
We’re sorry to hear you’re not satisfied with the results from your bread maker. Bread texture can be affected by several factors, including ingredient measurements, yeast type, and flour moisture levels. If the loaf is coming out dry or crumbly, you may want to try slightly increasing the liquid or confirming that the flour is measured correctly. Our Consumer Care team would be happy to help troubleshoot further and get you back to enjoying great homemade bread. You can reach them at 1-800-726-0190.
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