Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus 2-Pound Stainless-Steel Convection Breadmaker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus 2-Pound Stainless-Steel Convection Breadmaker
Customer Review: Recommended with caution
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this as a gift over two years ago. The first one stopped working after less than a month so I was able to take it back to Target and get a new one. Now the second one which we have had for two years is malfunctioning. The issue is likely with the control panel as sometimes there is no LCD though the light turns on when it's plugged in. When it does work and I'm able to program it the loaves come out gummy in the middle. It appears that they are not rising long enough as well. The last one (whole wheat cycle) came out as a baked dough ball.
Before this, it worked great. The only complaints I have had up til now is that at times not all of the flour is incorporated (and this may be a dough moisture issue as someone else mentioned), and the paddle is difficult to get out of the loaf once baked (and I always spray the pan with oil before starting to assist with both of these issues).
So: when it works, it works great. Proceed with caution - this model seems to have some electronic issues.
I am currently torn between finding a used or refurbished one so that I can use the pan and paddle I have as back up or trying a new model.
Customer Review: Best home bread maker
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned bread makers since 1992 and used it almost every week. We love fresh bread in the morning. The Breadman Ultimate has the best set of features and reliability. Reliability is defined as loaves of bread that aren't pancakes nor balloons. For the price, I haven't found a better machine.
In 1992 I started with a Zojirushi that cost $100 and had it 8 years before the pan failed. With that machine, I was never sure what the outcome would be (pancake or balloon) and I didn't know that a machine could have consistent results. Then I bought a Breadman Ultimate in Bed, Bath, and Beyond (that chain does not carry these any more). The 24-hour timer, which can even be used for dough, and the "add-in" dispenser make this machine a star. I still occasionlly get pancakes or balloons but usually I can figure out what I did wrong. I'm now on my 3rd Breadman Ultimate - they last about 5 years and then the pan begins to leak. By the time the pan leaks, the bread paddle's non-stick coating is gone. If I could buy new pans and paddles, I'd be able to keep the machine much longer. However, considering the price (I paid $69.99 in August), it is an excellent value.
Customer Review: Breadman makers are not what they used to be
Summary: 1 Stars
I have owned three Breadman breadmakers and two were much older models. One I gave to my son and his now wife and the other I gave to a friend. Nothing wrong with either machine, it was a personal choice at the time. I got interested in making bread again and purchased the newer stainless steel model that looks very similar to this one. Bad choice. This machine was not nearly up to the quality of the older models I had owned previously. What a huge disppointment. My first batch did mix thoroughly and I am well versed in the order you need to put things in the pan. I had half baked bread (that wasn't edible because it didn't mix thoroughly and the other half a flour mixture. So, I tried again, but this time I took the time to mix the ingredients in the pan. The bread was fair. Keep in mind I am a seasoned bread maker. So, who knows what the problem is. Sorry to say this but don't waste your money on a Breadman. Go for the Cuisinart for 99.00. Good value and performance for about the same price. If you can spring the extra bucks, go for the "Zo". I ended up replacing it with the Cuisinart which is ranked almost as good as the "Zo".Customer Review: Too many glitches
Summary: 1 Stars
My kids gave this bread maker to me as a birthday gift and I made my first loaf of bread today. Not impressed. The machine, besides being very noisy to begin with, made a horrible noise several times throughout the process. The bread came out incredibly lopsided and with the kneading paddle completely embedded in the loaf. I couldn't even see it! I had to cut an enormous hole out of the bread to get the paddle out. Not attractive.
The bread itself had no flavor whatsoever, and I followed the recipe for white bread exactly. It didn't call for salt, which I thought was odd, but I followed the recipe and wished I'd tweaked it before I turned the machine on. It definitely could have used a little something.
The bread pan is extremely difficult to remove and it isn't too easy to place in the machine, either.
I thought I might try another loaf, but after reading other reviews here where they say the paddle was stuck in the loaf, it's going back to the store. I'm not about to fish a metal paddle out my bread every time I bake a loaf.
Kids, this is why you don't buy your mom an appliance! :)
Customer Review: Works like a charm
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this machine for just over a year now, and have made maybe 50 batches. Some are are mixed, proofed and baked in the machine. Others are only mixed in the machine, then the rest is done by hand and oven. The Breadman Ultimate Plus performs flawlessly every time.
Even mixing large batches, 3 to 4 pounds, are no problem (Don't try to ferment and bake these oversized doughs.); better even than top line home mixers. These large batches are for sandwich loaves, artisan and rustic loaves and for dinner rolls and small loaves for subs/giros/tortas. I haven't tried an oversized batch of a stiff dough, as for bagels.
The noise level is very acceptable; no impediment to normal conversation even when standing right beside it. I could see a problem if set on a thin counter top that is resonant, but any solid top will dampen the noise/vibration. (To counter the noise, quarter a computer mouse pad, and put a section under each foot.)
I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy to use bread machine--put the wet ingredients in the pan, add the dry ingredients, and turn it on. It just works.