The Best Breadmaker

This breadmaker earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it baked golden-brown, flavorful artisanal bread and was the easiest to use. The Best model baked white, wheat, and cinnamon raisin loaves with moist, airy interiors and crisp crusts, unlike other units that produced dry loaves with barely browned exteriors. The Best Breadmaker automatically incorporates dried fruit, nuts, or herbs at the proper time, unlike other models that require the user to manually add additional ingredients. Scoring highest for features, The Best model has a backlit LCD control panel that allows users to quickly select a light, medium, or dark brown crust, the size of the loaf (1 to 2 1/2-lbs.), and the type of bread. The Best model automatically kneads the dough, allows it to rise, "punches" it down, and bakes it to the preferred settings. The Best Breadmaker also makes jelly and has a non stick baking pan for easy clean up. 13" H x 15 1/2" W x 9 3/4" D. (16 1/2 lbs.)