Breadman bread machines are one of the best and most well known brands. If you are looking to buy a reliable home appliance, this brand is a good choice. But, the company makes several models at different prices, so which model is right for you?
Breadman is part of the Salton Group and belongs to a stable of well-known brands including George Foreman, Russell Hobbs, Westinghouse and the Toastmaster bread machine. Today there are several models of Breadman bread makers to choose from, each offering a slightly different set of features and at a different price point. Below are the models on offer, their main features and their current price.
Ultimate TR2200C Bread Maker
This was the winner of a Good Housekeeping ‘Good Buy’ award, as well as a Consumer Digest ‘Best Buy’ award, so it comes with a strong recommendation from industry experts. It is a versatile machine that can bake 1, 1.5 or 2 pound loaves of bread. It comes with 35 main program settings and 300 sub settings. You can also program your own cycles, either modifying an existing cycle or defining each part of the process, from when and if to use the extras dispenser, the preheat time, kneading time 1 and kneading 2, rise time 1, pierce, rise 2 times, shape, rise 3 times, bake times. This is an extremely nice feature that allows you to make more complex doughs like sourdough bread that require kneading and proofing times of up to 2 days.
This is the most advanced and expensive of the models on offer. It sells for around $120.
Other features
variable temperature control
large transparent window
Patented “x-tras” dispenser
Non-stick horizontal loaf pan
60 minute power failure backup
24 hour delay timer
TR875 Pro Bread Maker
This is of stainless steel construction with a very classy and classy look. Like the Ultimate, it can bake 1, 1.5, or 2-pound loaves. There are fewer cycles, but you get Super Fast Baking, 100% Whole Wheat, Pasta, Pizza and Jam cycle. You also don’t get the dispenser for extras, although there is an audible alarm to let you know when it’s time to add things like nuts, fruit and herbs. It sells for around $80 and up.
Other features
Strong and durable stainless steel housing
Removable lid for easy cleaning.
Large LCD screen for easy reading
Breadman TR555LC Deluxe Rapid Bread Maker
It can bake 1, 1.5, or 2-pound upright loaves of bread and comes with 19 cycles including white bread, whole wheat bread, cake, and jam. The Rapid Bake function means you can cook a loaf of bread in 59 minutes from start to finish. This is an easy to use bread maker; even a complete novice would get familiar with it in the blink of an eye. It sells for around $70.
Other features
Patented completely random pause
Fruit and Nut Beeper “Add-in”
Removable lid for easy removal from the loaf pan
13 hour delay bake timer
All three machines make perfect bread every time, choosing which model is the best bread machine for you depends on your budget and the features you want. All Breadman bread machines come with a 1-year limited warranty.