Briskind 19-in-1 Compact Bread Maker Machine, 1.5 lb / 1 lb Loaf Small Breadmaker with Carrying Handle, Including Gluten Free, Dough, Jam, Yogurt Menus, Bake Evenly, Automatic Keep Warm, 3 Crust Color

Does exactly what it's designed to do, and does it well! I do enjoy making my own bread, but the constant need to check on everything throughout the entire process stopped me from doing it as often as I wanted to. I also didn't want to spend hundreds on "the best" machine that would be too big for my small kitchen, or worse, not live up to the hype and go unused. I snagged this for 70 bucks on prime day, and it's perfect! I haven't used any other recipes or functions besides basic white bread, but it comes out delicious every time. This machine is quiet, compact, and it is honestly dump and go. It's so easy to use, the settings and instructions are straightforward, and I haven't had an issue removing a loaf once cooked. I will say, the little kneading/mixing paddle does also come out every time stuck in the loaf, but they provide a little tool to pull that out. Based on how it's designed, I'm not sure a loaf would ever be removed without the paddle being stuck in the bread. I'm not sure how other machines may avoid this, but it's a non-issue considering how affordable and well this little machine works! It has a small footprint for my counter, has a handle that makes it easy to move if needed, and it's not too heavy or bulky. It feels sturdy and well made, and I hope this little machine lasts me a long time!

If I were to custom design a bread maker, this would be it. I love its small, lightweight design with a carrying handle. I love the recipe book, the ease of use and the many programs. I love the small loaves. Best of all, it makes better bread than any of my five previous bread makers over the years. The loaves are perfectly shaped, nicely browned, evenly baked, with a perfect crumb. I've made several dozen loaves, all different and all from the recipe book. I do add some dough conditioners like diastatic malt, lecithin and vital wheat gluten when I use AP or whole wheat flour-- I do that with all my bread makers. I'm tempted to buy a second unit in case this first one malfunctions or becomes unavailable in the future.

I have been using this daily for the past two months. How did I live without it? I have tried the included recipe book’s instructions for white bread (delicious, soft, dense (no big air bubble spaces), and good texture for toast and sandwiches). I have tried the included book’s recipe for LIGHT whole wheat (my personal favorite, it is a balance of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour— soft, smooth, dense (no air bubble spaces)— flexible for sandwiches (holds together well but NOT AT ALL TOUGH). I have also tried WHOLE whole wheat recipe and it, too, is marvelous. It is a bit dense, does not rise quite as fluffy (this IS WHOLE WHEAT’s normal characteristics, not detriments!). It tastes delicious. Honestly the BEST tasting of the recipes I have tried so far but the texture is a bit too “whole” for my tastes, but EXCELLENT in its own class! I also have stopped the machine before the bake cycle and baked it myself in my own bread pans in my own oven. I preferred the loaf shape of the oven-baked bread but it was not worth the bother, so now I just let the machine do ALL the work including the baking. The slices are perfect toaster and sandwich size. So each morning, I follow the chosen recipe instructions in the recommended order. With a bit of familiarity it takes me NO effort or bother at all to “throw” the ingredients into the bread pan and then choose the appropriate cycle and size. I WALK AWAY and let the machine do ALL the work. I have been a bread maker for many years and have enjoyed it immensely. But it is a PROJECT when you bake bread without a bread machine. A loving and enjoyable BUT TIRING process involving a LOT of mess and clean up. The machine takes care of all that.. How did I live without this bread machine? I love this because our children are gone from home now and we do not need a HUGE loaf of bread. This machine has an option to bake a modest-sized one-pound loaf which is perfect for my husband and I. I bake bread now for others as gifts or as barter payments for fresh eggs or some other exchange. This bread freezes perfectly so I have “baked ahead” a bit. I keep the smaller sized loaves frozen in the freezer, well packed, and hand them out as I wish. I have also sliced the bread before freezing and that works very well, too. Packed well, and with the fresh date in mind, the sliced bread does not dry out, crack, warp, or form crystals. However if you need a larger loaf, this machine has the option of a 1-and-1/2 pound loaf. ALL the included recipes have specific instructions and measurements for the smaller 1-pound OR the larger 1-and-1/2 pound loaf. I’ve tried both sizes : perfect! I have not attempted sourdough yet. Next on the list! Buy this machine. I am VERY satisfied with mine.

I just can’t say how much I love this small bread maker. It fits wonderfully on my counter, not too large.. I use it just on the do cycle to make dough for my bread for my cinnamon rolls for my pizzas.. It works perfect perfectly.. I have other bread makers that are the full size for 2 pound bread but I just prefer this smaller one because like I said it fits so nicely on my counter. I don’t have to put it away and get it out. It’s just handy. It’s there and like I said, I just use it to make dough. I make my own bread and bake it in the oven

I haven't had a chance to make any bread yet, but I really like this machine thus far. It comes with an instruction booklet with all the care details and warnings, etc. Then it has a separate book for just bread recipes. To my surprise, it also makes cake, jams/jellies, and yogurt. I already have a yogurt machine, but I really would love to try making the jam recipes!! I had to laugh because there is a funny boo-boo on page 24 of the instruction booklet under #12. To remove the bread from the bread pan, turn the pan upside down "with protective hot pad or insulted oven mitts." I've never known my oven mitts to get "insulted" so I'm not sure they will work for this. LOL Just a funny! The instructions are generally well written in good English. Very detailed and no questions were raised because of missing information. I've had a bread machine before so I know what to look for and I'm confident that this will produce some nice good eats! I would highly recommend it for those who want smaller loaves of bread as this will make a 1-lb loaf.

I purchased this bread maker solely to be able to easily make my own dark pumpernickel bread at home. Store-bought bread isn’t worth it anymore. The 1 lb loaf is perfect for one person and is enough for a few sandwiches or days worth of toast. I’ve used the rye/pumpernickel recipe in the book that comes with the machine, as well as the King Arthur dark pump recipe for bread machines, and the bread has come out perfect each time. Although, I prefer the King Arthur recipe - it’s more flavorful. It takes about 3 hours and bakes evenly. The bread has a chewy crust and moist, even texture that holds up well to toasting, grilling, slicing, and barely softened butter. It also freezes well. The smell is amazing while it bakes, and I love the ease of being able to just add the ingredients and press a few buttons when I want homemade bread. I don’t miss making bread by hand. The machine doesn’t take up a lot of room and is easy to take a part and clean. The stainless steel looks great in my kitchen. I had my eye on a comparable high-end, compact, Japanese bread machine that is hundreds of dollars. For the price (under $100 at this writing), you can’t beat this Briskind bread machine. I highly recommend. Buy it.

I'm a kitchen gadget nut. I have been using bread makers since the late 1980s and have used many of them, as I'll often pick up one (for fun) at thrift stores. In general, I think a good machine is one that consistently produces a decent loaf of bread. Unfortunately, I have had some issues with this machine. But let's look at the positives and negatives of this machine. Positives: This machine is small, much smaller than just about any other machine that I have used. It comes with some extras, including a second kneading blade, which can cost $15-$20. It has many different programs for different types of bread. Negatives: The pan is very small; in my opinion, it is too small. I understand that this machine makes a 1-1.5 pound loaf, but it still needs to be 1" or more bigger. The recipe book is large, but the quantities are added with many ingredients, requiring the use of multiple measuring tools. For instance, it may say 2 cups and 2 tablespoons of flour. That's not so unusual, but it does it for many of the ingredients, which seem like they just took a bunch of recipes and then scaled them down. This is a hassle and doesn't always work well. The biggest problem is that it tends to overproof on the 1.5-pound loaf and underproofs on the 1-pound loaves. I tried the white bread recipe in the book multiple times with various minor changes, such as reducing the yeast or adding a dough stabilizer. Typically, the bread would either be completely overproofed and expand well beyond the pan. When using a 1-pound loaf recipe, the bread would be the opposite, too compact and underproofed. I also used some proven recipes I have had success with in other bread makers, with similar poor results. See my photos. I think many would be better served with a standard, regular-sized bread maker. If you want a smaller loaf, get one with a vertical pan, as it can accommodate both small and large loaves with ease. You can always make a larger loaf and freeze half if you're a single person or use less bread. Just my two cents.

I was a little hesitant at first to buy this. But I am so glad that I did and this is why. I made three plain breads. Two raisin bread and one banana bread so far. All of it came out so good and tasty. I love the fact that it comes with a cookbook manual so you can do different recipes and you know the time of everything. I have already recommended this to three of my friends. It is so easy to clean and my bread came out perfectly. Planning on getting another one as a gift to my mom.

I bought this because I never use the 2 pound size when I make bread and wanted a bread machine with a smaller footprint.But I guess 11/2 lb. bread in this bread machine is not the same as my full size one.When I used my recipe for the loaf in the Briskind it raised the top before it was fully baked.I guess 1 1/2 lb. bread size changes with the manufacturer of bread machine.I finally adjusted my recipe to 1 pound loaf-It worked perfectly.

Last night, I just first tried this bread maker with my modified recipe. The result came out great. Besides, with this machine, the kitchen counter and my clothes both kept very tidy and clean compare with hand-made scenario. I understand some bad reviews regarding the recipes. If you can modify the recipes, then this machine can really help. My ideas/ suggestions are: 1. The maximum bread volum is 1.2 pounds, instead of 1.5 pounds, and choose the whiter color. 2. Try to change all the units of the ingredients into grams , instead of cups, tea spoon,...etc. 3. Practice makes perfect! (I am a certified baker.) Good luck!

Love the carrying handle. Makes a perfectly sized loaf and on my first try. I figure that for two people who don't eat much bread to begin with, two loaves a week will suffice. And bonus, no more buying so-called 'fresh' bread. I give both the seller and the machine an enthusiastic, A+ rating.

Produces nice bread; however, despite the advertising, the paddle does not remain in the machine, and consequently, there is a large hole in the bread after removing it. It's a pity that there is no warning beep before the last rise, enabling the removal of the paddle before baking, like my previous breadmaker. All in all though, I'm happy with it.

easy to use. works well