Breadmakers

Home baking made effortless.

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning. An automatic breadmaker or bread machine will automatically knead, proof and bake your bread, so you don't have to do it by hand. Use the delay timer so it's freshly baked in the morning. What more could you ask for?

What do the different sizes mean?

Our breadmakers come in 2 capacities, a 2-lb and 1-lb loaf.

  • 2-lb. loaf

    Models BB-PDC20 and BB-CEC20 bake a 1-1/2 to 2 lb. loaf in a traditional horizontal shape.

    - When sliced, makes about 8 sandwiches

    - Makes enough dough for two 12" pizzas

  • 1-lb. loaf

    Models BB-SSC10 and BB-HAC10 bake a 1-lb. mini loaf in a vertical shape.

    - When sliced, makes about 5 sandwiches

    - Makes enough dough for one 11" pizza

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How do I bake bread in a breadmaker?

Baking fresh bread at home couldn't be simpler. The key is to measure accurately, and the breadmaker will do the rest, automatically.

  • 1. Measure ingredients

    Use fresh ingredients and measure accurately. For best results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.

  • 2. Attach blade(s) to the baking pan

    Make sure they're attached firmly. It's OK if they wiggle back and forth, but needs to be flush at the bottom.

  • 3. Add ingredients

    Place ingredients in the correct order. They differ slightly from model to model and recipe to recipe.

  • 4. Select course and hit START!

    Choose the correct course and press START. The breadmaker will knead, proof and bake your bread.

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Can I make things besides bread using a breadmaker?

Absolutely! Your breadmaker will have many courses to not only bake various breads, but make jam, cake, sourdough starter, or just the dough that can be shaped and baked in the oven, like pizza, baguette or challah! Not all models come with all courses, so make sure you check the product details.

  • White Bread

    A basic loaf that can be sliced for toast, sandwiches, or enjoyed whole.

  • Wheat Bread

    100% whole wheat bread also made automatically. Slice for toast or sandwiches.

  • Gluten Free Bread

    Enjoy bread again by using gluten-free flours such as rice flour and potato starch.

  • Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan Bread

    On a special diet? We got your back.

  • Dough

    Have the breadmaker knead and proof the dough, then shape and bake in the oven.

  • Cake

    Just add the ingredients. The breadmaker will mix and bake automatically.

  • Jam

    Enjoy fruit while in season. The breadmaker will mix and heat your ingredients.

  • Mealoaf

    Yes meatloaf! Use the breadmaker like an oven to bake your meatloaf!

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My bread didn’t turn out as I expected. What did I do wrong?

A Zojirushi breadmaker is as close as anyone can get to the ultimate in simple, one-touch bread baking. But of course, there are some things we know that can still go wrong. Here are a few:

  • Collapsed or sunken loaf (rising and falling)

    Cause: Too much yeast, sugar or water, too little salt, or high altitude.

    What you can do: Reduce yeast by 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon and use cold water.  Continue to reduce incrementally. Or increase salt, or decrease sugar or water.

  • Short, dense, or dark loaf

    Cause: Too much flour (or other dry ingredients) or not enough liquid.

    What you can do: Reduce flour or increase liquids.

  • Lopsided loaf

    Cause: Too much flour (or other dry ingredients) or not enough liquid, or recipe size too small.

    What you can do: Reduce flour or increase liquids.

  • Lumpy loaf

    Cause: Too much flour (or other dry ingredients) or not enough liquid.

    What you can do: Reduce flour or increase liquids.

  • Added ingredients didn’t mix

    Cause: Too much flour (or other dry ingredients) or not enough liquid.

    What you can do: Reduce flour or increase liquid.  When dough is too dry, added ingredients like nuts and raisins cannot penetrate the dough ball.

  • Unmixed ingredients

    Cause: The kneading blades were not installed properly, or kneading blades have worn out.

    What you can do: Install kneading blades before adding ingredients. If the kneading blades don't catch when turning with fingers, they are worn out and need to be replaced.

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What comes with my breadmaker?

All Zojirushi breadmakers include a full color recipe booklet, measuring cup, measuring spoon and instructional video (some models available online).

Newer models may include additional nested measuring cups for convenience.

Recipe Inspirations

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  • Baguette

    Have the breadmaker knead and proof the dough, you shape it, proof it a bit more, then bake in the oven.

    See recipe 

  • Banana Bread

    No mixing or buttering a pan here. The breadmaker will mix and bake your banana bread on its own.

    See recipe 

  • Panzanella

    One of our favorite ways to use up leftover bread! Nothing goes to waste when it's so delicious.

    See recipe 
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