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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·donMcD
I have owned a few bread machines in the last few years. I bought a cheap one during Covid which lasted about a year and broke just after the warranty expired. My wife bought me the Jozirushi mini bread maker which we love and keep at another house. It's very expensive, so when I was shopping for a new bread machine to replace the cheap one that died, each search kept bringing up this Cuisinart bread maker. Review after review and dozens of videos later, I decided to order the Cuisinart compact bread maker. I am SO glad I did, because this bread maker is just perfect. First off, it's a nice small size which easily sits on the counter without taking up much space. It also looks good in stainless and matches our appliances. The instruction booklet is very thorough and informative and has many bread and pastry and yogurt recipes to try. It makes GREAT bread. My first attempt at a French bread loaf came out perfect..delicious and fluffy with crisp crust. The controls of the machine are so easy to see and easy to follow. I like how it has a light so you can see the progress through the glass panel. The other feature which I find so convenient is that the machine beeps 10 times alerting you that dough making is over and the baking cycle is about to start. This "warning" allows you to remove the paddle from the machine so it doesn't get baked inside the loaf leaving an awful hole. I also use this setting whenever I make the dough but bake in the oven..I do this when making baguettes or rolls. It's a really useful feature/option of this machine. I am really so happy with this machine, and relieved all the reviews I read and videos I watched were true and accurate. I got it Black Friday, so saved some $, but even without that sale, it is a very fair price ad well worth it. I also felt confident buying a brand like Cuisinart. I highly recommend this bread machine.
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Scott
I have had zero luck baking bread on my own, so the idea of a machine that would do it for me with me just adding the ingredients seemed impossible. This is compounded by the fact that I am one of those annoying vegans and sometimes my substitutions don't always jibe with baking recipes.\n\nWell, I can tell you that my first loaf with this machine, substituting oat milk powder and plant-based unsalted butter, turned out perfectly. Frankly, I was expecting a learning curve, for my first loaf to come out misshapen and inedible, but nope -- 3 hours and 15 minutes after I hit start, I had an almost perfect loaf of bread that tasted great. I baked a 1 lb loaf since there's only two people in my household.\n\nThe machine is not very loud at all, and it's way smaller than I imagined it would be. I did not remove the paddle after the 3rd rise, but the hole it left was not that bad (round, size of a nickel), and I had zero issues getting the loaf out of the pan -- slid right out, paddle remained fastened to the pan.\n\nI researched so many machines -- some were too big, some too small, some had too many complaints about burnt or botched loaves, so I am pleased with this purchase. Pizza dough, jam, and pretzels are next in my list of things to try.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·West Coast Baker
So this 2lbs bread maker does exactly what it claims to do. It makes great bread.\nIt doesn't have add in compartments and fancy things, but I didn't want it to. I wanted a solid bread maker that could make home made delicious white bread, and doughs without preservatives for my family. On this it performed ten out of ten. I have had it around a month and I use it around twice a week. Once to bake a white bread, and once to make a dough or two, depending on the need.\nI recommend using a bread machine yeast. It seems to just work better.\nWith each recipe it takes me around two or three tries to get it just right. After that I can make it repeatable over and over. \nThe baking pot, I guess I would call it is easy to wash by hand right after use, and I let it air dry and return it to the machine. I haven't tried the delay function yet, but I tend to get up early and kick off my bread so it is hot and ready when needed. \nThe unit isn't what I would call tiny, but it fits neatly on a counter corner and isn't in the way that much.\nIt will be interesting to see how well it performs over two or three years.
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Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·LeChonne
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker has officially made me “that” person: baking fresh loaves on a Tuesday like it’s nothing. It’s compact but mighty, quiet but powerful, and the crust settings? Perfect every time!\n\nI used to dread buying whole loaves at the store—too many ingredients I couldn’t pronounce, and way too much bread for one person. I was constantly tossing out half-used loaves. Now I bake the perfect amount, exactly how I like it.\nI love how the machine lets me remove and reshape the dough when the timer goes off—it makes me feel like I did all the hard work, even though the bread maker deserves all the credit. Bonus points for letting me get hands-on without getting overwhelmed.\n\nThis little machine isn’t just a bread maker—it’s a money maker too, because now I’m keeping more of my dough in my pocket!\n\nHighly recommend it to anyone who wants fresh bread without the waste (or the hassle).
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Cooktraveler
Do Pre measure flour for recipes to assure exactness which is not in described in bold. Aside from that measurement I found the recipes quite foolproof. Brioche mimicked my Eastern European mother's Easter bread sans raisins, and being of Lithuania background the rye bread recipe disappoints relative to our native culture bread. Focaccia and pizza recipes perfect especially for last minute quests and all the recipes were excellent to follow with wonderful pillowy tops once done. Only downside is importance of weighing the flour and wished the directions included grams. King Arthur came through with exact measurements in gr weight. Recommend using. \nIf you ever tried hand made bread you know how long the process is. With this unit, you can go to sleep and be confident it is working for you. Awake to wonderful fragrance of homemade bread. Nothing better. Except maybe a bit of butter spread on and melting into your first mouth watering slice
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·null
It seemed to make good soft dough, i removed the paddle at the approximate time. \nIt seamed to do it's job well, EXCEPT baking. I tried making about 7 loaves, they all looked nice, they looked and smelled beautiful after baking, well one loaf over flowed and what a mess but that's not why i returned it.\nAll except one loaf, i was making the 2lb loaf following the instructions out of the cuisinart cook book that came with the machine. I tried different methods like i weighed everything in grams, next time i weighed everything in ounces, next i the standard measurement cups and spoons. I even went and bought a second scale incase my other one wasn't calibrating properly. I Followed instructions to the T\n\nI repeated these methods at minimum twice. Every loaf came out to heavy wet and doughy like. I waited for each loaf to cool completely before slicing. \nMy final loaf i made a 1.5lb loaf and i followed the instructions from the robinhood.ca site, ulthough it came out out the least wet and heavy it still wasn't a perfect loaf. \nI was going to next tey just making the dough then bake it in my standard oven BUT i looked at receipt, it had to be returned that day or never.\nI made the chose to return it.\nI'm assuming with all the great revoews this machine has, people must be just making the 1 or 1.5 lb loaves or making the dough in the machine then baking it in the regular oven.\nI'm thinking I'm agreeing with the folks that said the bread pan is way to small so the dough can't expand properly so it ends up too dense, heavy and wet.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·C. Tracy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like to bake and maintain my own sourdough starter, but it's often hard to justify the effort involved in making a homemade loaf. I typically use no-knead recipes to minimize the work required, but I often wonder what you lose by not kneading the dough. This little machine makes it very easy to bake bread including all the proper kneading. Getting it started is trivial...just dump in the ingredients in the order specified, select the proper settings, and press start. A basic recipe can take just a few minutes to get going, and a few hours later you have hot bread. I've made a french loaf, and also used it to knead and rise a sourdough loaf that I then baked in the oven and both attempts resulted in excellent results. There are very few things in life better than fresh baked bread and this machine makes it so easy.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·WineyBaker
I've had 3 other bread makers in my life and I like this one best. It's compact and attractive (I have the stainless steel version), looks nice on my counter with only a small footprint. But the best thing about it is that it makes terrific bread, rolls and dough. I especially love the feature that signals when to remove the paddle before baking so the loaf doesn't have a hole in the bottom! I haven't tried any of the other functions yet but I plan to since it does bread so well. My only complaint is that the stainless steel marks up quite easily and the marks don't clean off well. I live in Florida and am having a problem with slightly dense loaves - they taste great but don't look as good. I'd like to see the company publish some unusual troubleshooting/fixes because the usual corrective action (adjusting water/flour) for this isn't working.
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Reviewed on www.wayfair.com·Anon
Very easy to use! Came with (clear) instruction booklet and many recipes. I've made 2 different types of bread so far and looking forward to working my way through all of them. No more store bought bread in this house! Never thought I'd be able to say, "I'm a bread maker!", but here I am killin' it! If you have doubts, don't hesitate to purchase the Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker! Note: I read a few reviews saying you can't make the full 2lb loaf; that it's too "much" for the bread maker. I've found that not to be true & have only made the largest 2lb loaves, & with no problem! I will say the loaves are smaller than I thought they'd be, but with 2 in our household it is perfect! A larger family may need at least 2 loaves a week, depending on how thick you slice the bread.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·GrandmaDonna
I've had to experiment some to adjust the moistness or lack of moistness of the dough during the cycles leading up to the baking process. I found that during the 2nd Knead cycle, I need to add 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of extra flour as this machine requires that much more than recipes call for to become more elastic and springy. Once I figured that out, I had better success with the quality of the finished product, either on a dough cycle, or on a full cycle baking the bread. Every bread machine is different as I learned with my first bread machine, a Hitachi that was 40 years old before it stopped heating up. I have found over the years that every Cusinart product I've purchased was a quality product and this bread machine is no different than the rest of my Cuisinart appliances.
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Ella2
Love this bread maker. In my opinion a 1 1/2 pound loaf turns out better than a 2 pound loaf. If I want a 2 pound loaf I am usually making buns out of the dough or will raise the final raise in a bread pan. The dough raises actually too much for what height is allowed for the bread and will stick on the inside top of the machine. It will usually fall a little and you can get a funny looking top. This bread maker takes all the work out of making your own dough and bread. I have no problem with it jumping around on the counter nor get the counter warm. Works very good for me. Included pictures of the 2 pound loaf, but the 1 1/2 pound loaf look perfect.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·LiPa
I am an avid bread maker and bake bread every week - by hand kneading - what a pleasure and what a chore! Out of my character I decided to try to change the chore of the process into a pleasure and bought the compact automatic bread making by Cusinsart - it's good name helped to make my choice. Compact size is beautifully designed and stylishly simple.\nIt's not a pleasure - it's pure JOY. Every step in making bread in this machine is simple and clearly explained. The electronic messages on the screen wipe away any worry about the process. You could see clearly the bread rising and getting golden crust!\nWould recommend to all my friends. \nLP
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Amy S in Ohio
This is the second bread maker of this model I have purchased. The first one I used often and it made excellant bread. Unfortunitly, I had it too close to the edge of my counter when using it and it hit the ground. Althougth the tough little thing still worked, the lid did not close properly anymore. Actually the lid came completely off. I continued to use it, broken and all until I aquired a large amount of Kohls cash and realized they carried the same bread maker. So, I treated myself and my family. We are now enjoying fresh bread on a regular basis. I just make sure it's not too close to the edge of the countertop.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·anonymous
Cuisinart Bread maker is amazing! Very compact design allows you to store it away instead of leaving it on the counter top. Has multiple different functions including making Jam! Comes with a cookbook in the owners manual that has wonderful recipes. I have a Granite Counter Top so I personally like to use a Silicone Matt under the Bread Maker just to make sure it does not come off the Counter Top when mixing, this is definitely not needed- just my personal preference. Each time we have made bread it has come out light and fluffy. I definitely am not disappointed in this purchase and think you would enjoy it also!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·PPP832
I love the Cuisinart Compact Bread Maker, and I am so glad that I bought one while they are still available. I generally bake one-pound loaves because they are the prefect size for my husband and me. I tried to do this with my larger Zojirushi, but could never get the timing right. Not a problem with this Cuisinart. \r\n\r\nIt has a quick bake feature, and there is also a bell that lets me know when I can remove the paddle.\r\n\r\nI looked at several bread makers and tons of reviews before purchasing this one. No other bread machine comes close to this Cuisinart if you want to bake smaller loaves.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Gray Haired Rocker
I received this compact bread maker for my birthday as I’ve always wanted one but never purchased one back when they were the most popular. I’ve always preferred fresh bread and do not like eating preservatives and artificial junk. This thing works great! Besides the simple way to use it where you add the ingredients and walk away until it’s done, you can also do things like make just the dough in it and use it for things like pizza, pretzels, and even separately baked loaves for different shape options. It’s been super easy to use and cleanup is simple and quick. I wish I had it years ago.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·Nicole F
My husband is pleased as pie that I can now serve him fresh homemade bread every day! The loafs are the right size to serve a small dinner party or for a couple to eat for several days. I have successfully made GF pizza dough and bread as well, which is the reason I wanted this model for the GF function. That is a tall order! Thanks to Cuisinart, we have much more healthy yum in our lives! My only complaint is that I am ready for more GF recipes. There are several in the book that comes with the model, but not enough! SOOO easy to clean this model. I can't wait to try making sourdough!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Bobby_Taylor
This is my first bread maker and a great value for the money. Pros: easy to use, recipes are detailed and work, instructions are okay, the bread and quick bread recipes are liked by the family. Cons: this is a simple bread maker and you cannot adjust the length of time for proofing and mixing meaning some recipes you find online may not turnout as well as you would like. The instructions have a few typos and can be a bit confusing. The instructions do not give the time in minutes for each of the programmed routines. This would be helpful if you get tired of their recipes and want to try something you find onle.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Sandy K.
My beloved 90's bread machine finally died and I purchased this Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker. My main use was to be for the Dough Cycle (I like to bake my bread in the oven). I love the simplicity of this machine, and though it was a learning curve from my old bread machine, I also love the way the way the Cuisinart has performed. It's sturdy, sleek and intuitive. I've not had the bread maker long, but I've used many dough cycles and I've made 1 loaf of bread made in the machine. It's perfect for my needs! Thank you Cuisinart!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Jasf
Overall this is a good machine. It is fairly compact and very easy to use. The recipe instructions are simple and use common ingredients. Some of the cycles are louder than I expected. I've made a few loafs of white and wheat bread. Some of my loafs collapsed when I took out the dough to remove the paddle. The 2 lb loafs are more like cubes- as wide as they are long- so you get large slices but fewer of them. I don't think we can replace store bought bread with these. I am looking forward to trying other recipes or possibly using it just to prep dough.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Bikerbaker
I am a baker but this bread maker is amazing. Amazing quality and performance for price. I love that it takes away the burden of watching the bread dough so closely for so many hours. The plus for me is the fact that I have fresh baked bread every morning at 5 am.\nThe only downside is that the shape for any bread is always the same. \nAll recipes are delicious. Even gluten free comes out amazing! \nOf you are a true baker and enjoy the ritualistic steps of bread making this machine is probably going to be dull to you!
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Reviewed on www.homedepot.com·AngelLynn
It’s so cool! NOT disappointed! So I tried it and made the 1st recipe one in the manual for the breadmaker, 1 lb white bread. I followed all the directions in order. It turned out perfect. Then I tried the dough making recipe in the manual, I made the cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting recipe. I loved it. This machine is awesome. It’s teaching me things I always wanted to do.\nWell, now on to pizza dough and French baguettes next. Love this product, Cuisinart nailed it. Looks cool hanging out in my kitchen too.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·Gunny Fritd
This is a good machine to start out with. It is simple to operate and works as expected if you follow the instructions. I've made only two loaves of white bread thus far, and I plan on making other types in the future. The only problem I've had is with cooling time. The instructions recommend 30 minutes and my online searches recommend one hour. Even so I think I will probably wait one hour and thirty minutes to cut the next loaf I bake, as it's still difficult to cut with th bread slicer I bought.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Lori Allen
It's lightweight and easy to store and easy to use and fairly economical to purchase. It also comes with an instruction booklet complete with recipes. I'd look on-line for more recipes though…I purchased a large cookbook of bread recipes just for more variety. I absolutely love my bread maker and I have had no negative experiences using it. I used to make bread from scratch and knead by hand but without much luck and I ran out of patience so thank goodness some smart person invented this machine!
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Reviewed on www.wayfair.com·Trina
I LOVE this bread maker! I had a bread maker many years ago. It was big and heavy. This one is nice and light. Has a small profile so you can leave it on the counter but it’s light enough to take in and out of the pantry which is what I do. \nThe bread comes out perfect and I love the different sizes. We’re empty nesters so the lb is perfect but when family comes to visit the 2 lb setting will be needed. I’ve already made three loaves of bread from scratch and both turned out great!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Jessica R
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.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Lisa Dee
I'm happy with it so far (about 7 loaves in!). I've even used it to make a small batch of pasta dough. It kneaded it fine but I could tell it was a bit too heavy for it's design. I will continue to make small batches, for two people, though with it as it was so much better than doing it by hand.\r\n\r\nIt's my first breadmaker so I can't compare it to anything else. I like that I can make 2lb loaves with it and the price point was cheaper. I'd buy it again. I hope it lasts!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Thermalpants
Takes some trial and error, both on how to use and on recipes. \nThe remove paddle option has deflated the loaf twice, so I leave it and it comes out easily. \nIt maybe just fresh made bread, but the next day after being in a ziplock, it was hard and dry. Google told me a tight wrap in plastic wrap would help, and it did!\nOverall, I use it a couple times a week. My original plan was to be prepared for disasters, when you can't get supplies or electric( we have a small generator that would make bread.
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Reviewed on www.wayfair.ca·Stephen
Excellent little bread maker.\nTimer functions are terrific for waking up to fresh baked bread.\nMakes great bread and other doughs.\nIt can be a little noisy when the motors are running but well worth the slight distraction for the results.\nControls are relatively simple with a very easy learning curve for use and included recipes will give great results from the start.\nIf you are willing to use good ingredients this will give you better bread than any you'll find on a store shelf.\nRecommended.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·mdhh
We make bread about once a week, now that we have this bread maker! It's so convenient and easy to use, and we feel better than buying bread from the store with who-knows-what ingredients. The different programs are easy to set up and use, and we've had success with both the recipes in the accompanying booklet and outside recipes. We were gifted this for our wedding, and have been surprised at how much we actually use it! It's definitely a great addition to our kitchen.
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