Delay & Keep Warm Function- The Swan bread maker has a variety of useful functions. The delay function has a 13-hour delay timer, which means you can bake safely overnight, fast bake allows you to bake in under an hour and it can also be set to keep bread warm for 1 hour, providing warm bread for you to enjoy when you fancy.

functions- You can create many varieties of bread including a basic white loaf, French bread, whole wheat bread, pizza dough or brioche. This bread maker also has a function for making delicious cakes and jams too. LCD Display- The automatic and easy to use LCD display makes this bread maker perfect for beginners. It is simple to use and takes the hassle out of making bread. Perfect as a gift for bread lovers, friends and family or as a house-warming gift. We baked several white and wholemeal loaves using each bread maker, following the exact recipes for each loaf and judging them for their evenness and texture. When adding solid ingredients, such as raisins into sweet bread, the manual instructs you to add them “at the beeps”, without giving an estimate when the beeps occur. That left me nervously hovering, raisins in hand.Please note large appliances will not be collected or delivered by Kettle and Toaster Man under any circumstances and buyer assumes all responsibility. We chose bestselling bread makers from leading UK retailers, and baked more than 40 loaves to find out which produced the perfect loaf of bread. Where all bread makers will have the standard white and wholemeal settings, as you’ll see with our top-scorers, many of them come with much more. To make the most of your machine look out for bread makers that not only make bread but other items too. Speciality bread

The result tasted good and the crust was hefty and golden brown. It was uneven, however, with some dark-brown corners and a small patch of unmixed dough on the side. The loaf was consistent on the inside and strong enough not to be torn apart using a cold buttery knife, yet not too tough to eat . It also made for tasty toast. The wholewheat sweet bread was more encouraging. Ready in 2hrs 55mins, it came out with a nice crust, if a little on the dark side. The loaf was consistent on the inside, with an even spread of dried cranberries (added “at the beeps”) that still retained some chewiness. A delay timer means that ingredients can be added to the mixing bowl hours in advance so you have freshly baked bread the moment you need it. Great if you’d like bread with your dinner, or want to wake up to a fresh loaf. Viewing window Considering the affordability of this breadmaker, the results are more than adequate. It covers the basics – and with a little extra care it would be possible to accomplish more ambitious recipes. We rated the bread pan and kneading paddle for how easy they were to clean after each use. All were rated exactly the same for this, and all are handwash only. Energy efficiencyIdeal for beginners or avid bakers, this bread maker is easy to use thanks to the clear LCD display. Choose from either a 1.5 or 2lb loaf and add in any extra ingredients such as seeds or chocolate to suit your preference. This bread maker even keeps bread warm for up to one hour. The fast bake option allows you to make bread in under an hour, or the delay-timer bakes bread over 13 hours, so you can wake up to warm freshly baked bread in the morning. Delicious!

We judged each bread maker on how easy the controls and program options were to understand, how easy the recipes were to follow, and how straightforward the bread was to remove from the bread pan after baking. If you have never used a breadmaker before, or are used to older models, here are a few tips for that perfect loaf. Our experiences with the bread makers varied widely. While some ran quietly and couldn't be easier to use, others were very noisy and kneaded so aggressively that the bread maker moved across the kitchen counter. Cakes and pastries: From classic cakes to breakfast pastries, some breadmakers come with presets for sweet treats, too. See our most popular cake recipes for ideas.

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Pasta is typically messy to make, this setting will knead the ingredients together before needing to be chilled in the fridge. And pizza dough is notoriously wet, and therefore can be just as messy. This setting will knead the ingredients and let the dough prove before it’s ready to be used for pizza. Jam Breadmakers are versatile in the loaf sizes and crust colours they offer, but many come with settings that extend beyond the realm of simple bread recipes. Here are a few other ways to make the most of your gadget: