Best Bread Machines in 2024

#1 Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

The Zojirushi breadmaker has many features that will be appreciated by anyone who bakes a lot and takes home baking seriously. This bread maker can make rectangular 2-pound loaves. It also has custom settings that allow you to bake different types of breads.

You can choose between a light, middle, or dark crust. There are pre-programmed settings available for basic and whole wheat bread, sourdough starters and jam, as well as homemade recipes. You can also bake gluten-free bread or use organic ingredients.

This machine has two kneading paddles that ensure that the dough is perfectly kneaded. It also has a rapid bake option to speed up the baking process. It also has a 13-hour delay. You can see the progress of your bread baking in a large window.

The product tester tried three basic bread recipes using this model, and all turned out well. Even though she did not follow the instructions, the final result was consistent. “I tried different flours, changed the butter amount, and even mixed the ingredients in the wrong order to see what would happen.” She says the finished loaf looked great, and had a nice texture.

This is a high-end machine, with a price to match, so it might not be the best option for casual bakers or novices who aren’t sure how much use they’ll get out of a bread maker.

#2 Oster ExpressBake 2-Pound Baker

If you like the idea of fresh, easy homemade bread but don’t want to break the bank, this bread machine has a value price tag plus plenty of features.

The Oster Bread Maker is capable of making loaves upto 2-pounds in size. There are 8 bread settings and three crust settings to allow you to make a variety. It can also be used for making homemade jam.

If you’re in a hurry, the Expressbake feature can produce a finished loaf in under an hour. Our tester was impressed with the machine’s overall performance when she used the included recipes. However, she noted that the results were less predictable when she used her own recipe.

The large LCD screen shows the progress of the bread making process. This model, like many bread makers, has a delay timer that allows for you to add ingredients and bake later. It also has a keep warm setting.

#3 Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker

The Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker is ideal for small kitchens. It has everything you need to make bread in a compact, space-saving format. It weighs in at just 10.25 x 13.25x 11.25inches and is just over 10 lbs.

The Cuisinart compact has 12 preprogrammed settings and three crust colors (light-medium, dark) and can bake up 2 lb loaves. Menu options include gluten-free, artisan creations, jams, sauces, cake, and more. You can also use the removable kneading plate to make cleaning easy and have a 13-hour delay function.

#4 Curtis Stone 2-Pound Breadmaker

This Curtis Stone machine makes bread easy. Follow step-by-step recipes in the included instructions book, choose either a 1-, 1 1/2-, or 2-pound loaf, pick from 19 preset programs and three crust colors—and then sit back and relax while you wait for your home-baked bread.

Other features include an audible beep that will let it know when you need to mix in your nuts or fruit, and a removable, nonstick pan that is easy to clean up.

This machine is extremely user-friendly and the results are delicious, according to many reviews. It comes with a measuring spoon, hook, and the kneading knife. A manufacturer’s limited warranty of one year is included.

#5 Hamilton Beach HomeBaker 2-Pound Breadmaker

With 12-settings that can handle French, quick bread (no yeast), sweet, 1.5- or 2-lb express, dough, jam, cake, whole grain, gluten-free, and bake.

Besides turning out your favorite breads, it can also make pizza dough, dinner rolls, and cinnamon buns—making it a star in your kitchen. 

You can also select a light, middle, or dark crust setting. A delayed timer can be used to make sure a hot loaf of bread is waiting for you when the door opens.

#6 Cuisinart 2-Pound Convection Baker

Convection cooking allows for even baking, no matter how large the loaf is, whether it’s 1-, 1/2- or 2-pound loaves. You can add mix-ins at the exact right time. A different tone allows you to remove the dough from the pan and shape it by hand.

You can pause the cycle to take your time shaping the dough. A delay option allows you to schedule the bread up until 12 hours in advance. The bread maker will wait for power to restore power for up 15 minutes, then resume work when it is back online.

The 16-item menu automatically adjusts the rising, kneading and baking times to bake a variety breads, cakes, jams, and doughs. You can choose from sweet breads to pizza dough and a light, middle, or dark crust for the loaf. A rapid cycle shortens the time, while the “last-minute loaf” option speeds the process even more.

This bread maker looks great on the countertop with its sleek brushed stainless-steel surface, embossed logo, and large, sturdy handles. A window allows you to see the bread while it bakes, and LED indicators allow you track the progress. The lid can be easily removed for cleaning.

#7 Breadman 2-Pound Professional Baker

The bread maker can bake white, whole wheat, whole grain, whole wheat rapid, French and French breads. It also has a number of baking functions such as dough, jam, low-carb, gluten free, dough, artisan dough, and bake only. You can choose to make loaves in one, one half, or two-pound sizes.

You have the option to add ingredients and bake later. There is also a 15-hour delay option. The top window allows you to inspect the process without having to lift the lid. If those options aren’t enough, you can also adjust the settings to your liking.

The machine has collapsible kneading paddles, so you won’t have big holes in the finished loaf—and it makes it easier to remove the loaf from the pan. You can add ingredients to the kneading process by using the fruit and nut dispenser.

Also included are a collapsible measuring cups, an adjustable measuring spoon and a recipe guide.