This bread maker features 3 loaf-size and 3 crust color options to ensure your bread is done just right every time. The 13-hour delay-start lets you set the bread maker to begin when it's convenient for you.
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas, after hearing him state that he wanted a Bread Maker a few months prior to that. Based on the price I paid, it was definitely a good purchase!
The first loaf ever made was a 3 cheese bread (located in the users manual/recipe book that came with the product), and while it states that you MUST use exact ingredients, there is a reason for doing so!
NEVER allow the yeast to touch the wet ingredients. Always place the ingredients in order from top to bottom as stated in the recipe book.
I used the Rapid Cycle (with Rapid Rising Yeast) for the first loaf of bread made. The machine does make some noise, so do not be alarmed by that....trust me, the smell of fresh baked bread will definitely make up for it!
While the bread was kind of dense for the rapid cycle, maybe it was my choice of ingredients....in any case, my boyfriend ended up making a few more loaves on the regular cycle and they turned out great! Light and fluffy....the crust is amazing!
What's great about it: Fresh baked bread in a few hours, or 1.5 hours if rapid cycle
What's not so great: Rather noisy, but you've got fresh baked bread!