I have used bread makers for 30 years and owned the Zo and the Breville models. The Zo does not make good French bread because it doesn't bake at a high enough temperature. When I called them they acknowledged the temperature issue and suggested I just leave the bread in longer and that would help a little. It lasted about five years and now I own the Breville and it makes very good French bread as the temperature goes up much higher than the Zo. In general, I like it more than the Zo. Its problem is the collapsing paddle. You must make sure there is no residual dough in the collapsing paddle and always store it in jar of water. If you don't do this the two pieces of the paddle will stick together and you will have to buy a new one for about $20.00. The Zo only lasted for a little over five years for me at only baking 1-2 loaves a week and that is the shortest life of all the brands I've owned in 30 years. I would not recommend it at all due to the high price and short life. Having two kneeding paddles did not do anything better than one paddle. A better test than the one done in this video, IMO, is to use the basic white bread recipe that comes with each unit. I found each unit makes its best loaf using the recipes provided by the manufacturer. When I used a favorite recipe from one unit it didn't bake as well in the new machine as the old one. That's why his test is flawed. My favorite maker was the Williams Sonoma label made by Seiko. It lasted over 10 years and made the best bread in all the different settings. They stopped carrying that model and went to the Breville. I also get better results weighing the flour and yeast by the gram. That gives the most consistent loaf. Bread machines are not foolproof. Weather conditions affect the dough and you need to watch the consistency of the dough ball in the initial 5 minutes making sure it is not too wet or dry. Weighing the flour and yeast helps this tremendously.
Raquel, I like it, but be sure to really clean the paddle very well or the dough will harden in it and you can't use the machine because of it. Store the paddle in a little container of water between uses. It does a good job with French bread, which I bake the most, The Zo was the worst because it doesn't get hot enough.
@@freddidden6073 I think it's because you are making the small loaf. Try the largest loaf size. I've found that in all brands I've owned that the large size does best.
I have had the Zojirushi for about 5 years now - and I LOVE it. I have never had a bad loaf. Also, the Zo makes fantastic pizza dough - which takes about 2 hours to make and can be used as soon as it is done - no waiting time.
Shit I own the zojirushi rice cooker. Coffee maker and convection oven!!! Best investments I’ve ever made!!!…… I’m gonna get the bread maker and water boiler machine soon
Decades ago, my first bread machine was made by a US company called Black & Decker. About 10 years after I bought it, I had to replace the baking pan. It then lasted another 10 years. There are appliances made by Black & Decker today, but it is a company in China, not the US. The US government allowed US industry to move to China. Now all we make are wars!
I use the Cuisinart and love it ! Over 12 years and going strong. Mostly use on dough cycle and bake in conventional oven in a loaf pan . Works great from start to finish, I just prefer the loaf pan’s shape.
Yeah, it is really weird that most bread makers seem to make overly big loafs of bread. Or at least that is what I'm running across in my research. The Zojirushi seems to be a decent size. Cost is way more than I can justify though. I may buy a really cheap one and do the same as you. Use it to make the dough and then bake in the oven. It's the dough making part I dislike anyway.
I am happy with my Oster bread machine. I've used an Oster for around 20 years. (one for about 12 years that I had to leave behind when I moved then I bought a replacement) I've had good results using all purpose flour instead of bread flour. I use it to make dough for pizzas, buns, and rolls, and I made banana bread in it by mixing the batter using the dough setting, removing the paddle, and then using the bake cycle. The Zojirushi is $340. The Oster is about $70 and it works well for me.
Reuben Hubert I had an old oster but got rid of it and then replaced with a Hamilton beach. The oster was perfect from the first loaf. The Hamilton beach stinks. Back to shopping for a new one.
Take out the paddles after the last kneading cycle and you won't have those holes in the bottom. The Cuisinart beeps to let you know when to do that. Its manual contains charts with the timing of when things take place, so you can do it that way also.
I have tried Breville & Zojirushi. They make similar breads. I personally prefer Breville cuz it makes different sizes from 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 2.5 lbs. It’s nice to have dried fruits and nuts dispenser.
Chef Austin you did a very good presentation of those 3 breadmakers, thankyou, sort of wished you had 3 or 4 more added to those especially the Panasonic and the Breadman, but the 3 you did were all near the top of the heap for breadmakers. I did read a lot of reviews and watched a few other videos and they all seemed to point to the Zojirushi, so that's the one I bought mostly finalized the decision after watching this video; and I'm glad I did, it does indeed make a great loaf of bread. The kneading holes really don't bother me, the Zo holes are rather small so it's not even noticeable. I haven't had any issues with the bread being to chewy or hard.
Froze, we're glad you enjoy your Zojirushi! If we get more breadmakers in at everythingkitchens.com we'll consider making more comparison videos. Thank you for your kind words 👨🍳
Nice comparison video. I've had the little 1lb ZO for many years & just love it. For 1-2 people it's the perfect size. It's ez to lift & ez to store. I make a loaf or 2 every week and pizza dough 2-3 times a month. Thought about the larger ZO but my small one is perfect for my lifestyle. I have lots of nice kitchen equipment, Vita Mix blender, KA 7Q Pro mixer, food processor, and a Cabala meat grinder ....all nice stuff, but honestly, the little ZO is my most used machine. A little champ.
Recently moving in new place finding own bread tastier healthier and fresher than what you get at the store. It also so natural tasting no rubbery taste no bleached bread natural color. I got old maker looking at updating
I have had a Breville home bake bread maker for nearly 30 years and it still works, getting a bit clunky in recent months but as I have used it 2 or three times a week it is certainly built to last ... shame new ones aren’t it seems
For the Cuisinart, it immediately switches to keep warm at the end of baking. We found that it stays hot enough to keep baking the crust, so that it becomes too hard if you don't take it out of the machine immediately after it finishes baking. There is no way to turn off that functionality.
Thank you for the comparison. I liked that you did the toaster fit test and the air bubble check. Now I can see why the Zojirushi has been named the best bread maker. I just ordered a Zojirushi Maestro due to its small footprint, otherwise the Virtuoso would have been my pick.
I should’ve watch ‘til the end before commenting. I like that you did a taste test and commented on the hole the paddle(s) make. A very thorough comparison! Hope the Maestro performs as well. You got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏼
@@mjm-7418 so glad you found this video helpful! I'm sure you'll love the smaller Zojirushi bread maker. Every product I've tried from them has been very good quality. Happy baking! -Chef Austin🍞
@@artycook4841 With oven mitts, you can grab the pan our of the bread machine and pull towards you and up to release. The bread releases easily from the pan thanks to the non-stick coating in each pan. I hope this helps! -Chef Austin 👨🍳
They all are delicious I am sure but I think the best loaf came from the Most expensive one however I like the Features on the Breville and the no hassle and light and peep kill button and the Folding paddle because every breadmaker I’ve ever had it’s a little bit hard to get the bread out of the pan because the paddle is hanging on to the loaf so this is something I’m really looking forward to not having to deal with. Breville always makes a wonderful product. I know I will be happy and thankful to get it.
This works well. I have searched the web for recipes th-cam.com/users/postUgkxEf52Yn9PpTLKua_uvi5Ams4pIDINER52 There are a few in the pamphlet, but I am ready to explore. NOTE: Once you hit start, don’t mess with it or the dough will not rise. Learned that the hard way.
I have had various machines over the years, currently Brevilles "Big Loaf" which is the best machine but they all suffer the same problem, the pan and the paddle eventually fail and the cost of replacement is usually just shy of a new machine, so i buy a new machine for the warranty, but it's about time the manufactures made better pans and paddles or sold replacements a lot cheaper and i mean a lot cheaper. Especially in Oz
We just returned our Breville, both loaves came out lopsided, seems like kneading was excessive & dough was slammed up against the side, noise was extreme, sent pics to customer service & they said they had never seen that happen before! We just ordered the Zo virtuoso to try, fingers crossed 😃
I have a zojirushi that I was able to purchase second hand and love it. I do fresh ground wheat berries and it has the simplest recipe that taste really good
Nice find Mindy! If you have a link handy, would you mind sharing your recipe? We just started carrying whole wheat (and some other whole grains see here: evkitch.com/3VRrUhv) and we're still learning about all the things we can make with whole grains 👨🍳 Thanks! -Chef Austin
@@EverythingKitchens the recipe I have been using is the honey whole wheat in the zojirushi book. It really takes the time and guesswork out of making whole wheat bread
I think I like the Breville most because it is the most customizable. I’m always experimenting with times and temperatures plus there’s a PAUSE feature which can come in handy. It comes with two paddles: a collapsible one for breads and a fixed one for jams etc. A lot of folks mention various problems with the collapsible one , including hard to clean. Wondering if the fixed paddle can be used for bread too? With my current old Oster non-customizable machine I just remove the paddle before the baking cycle starts. That way there is just a small vertical hole where the post is. I do need to know what is the max temp the Breville can be set to. Sourdough requires 500 deg F.
Ive tried several times following the exact instruction in the book the Zojirushi came with and none of them came out good at all. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong. Ive tried other recipes as well and the bread comes out hard and tough and chewy. And this is for the basic white bread using regular rising yeast, not the fast rising and the 3hr 45 mins it takes to make them. I've almost given up.
Have you had any success since you wrote this 2 months ago? If not, it could be a problem with the machine, I would contact Zojirushi and tell what you're experiencing and see what they say, you may have to return the unit for warranty.
@@frozerekmeyata4091 Its gotten a little better over the past few tries. I think I am learning the machine a little better. Somehow the instructions were telling me to put 3 tbs of yeast instead of one tbs per loaf and it was giving a bad taste to the bread. Since I changed it to 1 tbs its come out a lot better tasting. The loaf structure and form is wonderful and the texture is really good.
i want to purchase the Zojirushi, but i hear that their customer service is horrible, do you know if that is accurate? thanks for the video, it was the best comparison on bread makers on youtube!
None of them do a great job if you let it bake in the machine. I've owned all the brands and have tried. You have to bake it in the oven, sprayed with a mist of water and also put in a pan of water to keep the oven moist. The artesian breads do better free-form to get more crust.
Many years ago, sorry I can't remember exactly, a loaf of white bread cost $.35 for all needed ingredients. We buy yeast in 1 lb. units and bread flour in 25 lb. bags.
Which one would you recommend if I am using the bread machine mostly on dough cycle only? I have the Cuisinart and it is awful, the blade sometimes falls out while mixing. It also leaves a lot of unmixed flour on the sides of the pan. Would the double paddles on the Zojirushi help with this problem?
Joy, yes the Zojirushi is going to give you the most even result as far as mixing dough goes because of the dual paddle system. The single paddle system of the Cuisinart and the Zojirushi can't compare!
I've used bread machines for 25 years, including the Cuisinart for many years. The Cuisinart is less expensive. It has been somewhat cheaply built, although the design has improved over the years. My current Cuisinart CBK-200 just broke (it was only the pan, but a replacement pan is no longer available). If the Cuisinart paddle is falling off, most of the time it has to do with the ingredients you are putting into the breadmaker. Since I made about 500 loaves in the Cusinart over 5 years, I can tell you that you can make excellent bread with it and the single paddle works very well. I expect excellent bread from the others as well. The Cuisinart's weaknesses are mostly in the crust (always use a light setting because anything else causes some burning) and the lack of programmability, which only matters as you get very experienced with the machine.
@@peterwittenberg9313 have you tried to find the pan on eBay? There’s people that buy bread machines just for the parts. If you don’t mind they’re probably used it could be an option.
From a Western European perspective, the Breville is by far the winner, just add some poppy seeds at top before heating. Zojirushi seems to be more suitable for cakes and cookies, the American and Asian sugary stuff, not for bread (which doesn't have any sugar). I would personally not have eaten that at home, let alone bought it from a bakery.
@@freddidden6073 make sure the paddles are facing the exact same position, I have had better results facing the paddles toward me as close to the same position as possible being sure not to disrupt them when adding ingredients! I hope this helps
A CAUTION WITH BREAD MAKERS: I don't know if the very expensive ones are any better, but I find a common problem among the machines: The bread pan's paddle-spindle and/or its bearings are in a humid, hot environmtne during use. If not made from steel that is highly resistant to rust, they gradually rust together, I you bake bread once a week, you may find after a couple of years, they lock up. This is especially true if one removes the paddle from the spindle before the last rise in order to avoid the paddle recess in the bottom of the loaf. My solution to the rust problem is not to bake in the machine. Before the last rise, transfer the dough to a baking loaf-pan. Let it rise in the oven away from cold drafts for about an hour, then bake it for about 40-45 minutes at 350-375F. Never bake in the bread machine. Use it only for mixing and kneading. A new pan will cost you $40-$50.
I appreciate this very so much, been looking at bread machines and options for 7 months now. I just can't seem to find one I LOVE... I did find the breadman bk2000b with 2(1lb) loaf pans and a 2lb pan, I really liked the option of the smaller loafs as gifts etc.. Well, this video shows that Zojirushi makes a "store" bought style loaf which is not a bad thing, I personally liked the LOOK of the Breville machine with that little ear. Just curious which one CHEF has and if said chef is completely neutral in his decision. 😉 PS, I just watched your Kitchenaid versus the ANK and I personally would not trade my Kitchenaid mixers for anything. I can REPAIR them myself should the need arise and attachments have made my world complete, especially my 2 GRAIN Mills for making my OWN flour. Thank you again, this video was exactly what I needed.. a true side-by-side comparison!!! Great Job.
@@kathyfann Hey Kathy! We take extra care in verifying every order we receive. In certain situations, our verification process can require needing additional information to release the order. This is for the protection of both our customers as wells as us as a small business. We'll send you an email as soon as your bread maker ships :) If you have any more questions you can chat with us on our website or call us at 866.852.4268 👨🍳
How did you find the Breville, I have an old Breville from nearly 3o years ago and it needs a new replacement although it still works daily albeit a bit noisy, hope your happy with your purchase, cheers
You mentioned it has "recipes". Does this mean you have to follow their recipes exactly? I'm gluten-free, but would like to experiment with different flours. Could I do this with this machine?
Renee KH, yes each bread maker has a recipe book for bread including gluten-free bread. You can absolutely experiment making different loaves of bread in any of these machines. Just follow the general bread machine layering technique of placing liquids in the bottom of the loaf pan, followed by dry ingredients, and finally yeast on top. I hope this helps! -Chef Austin 👨🍳
Once you fine-tune the solids:liquids ratio to your liking, you can adjust any bread recipe or design your own successfully. I live in a dry area, so I have to up the liquid or level off the flour a little. I can then add and sub ingredients within the ratios, too. For instance, I make a rye bread from the Zoji manual using wheat germ or bran instead of cornmeal (because that's what I have in my pantry) and love the texture and taste of it. Also a rolled oats and marmalade bread I adapted from a non-machine recipe that's just killer. BTW, I have an older Zoji and a Zoji Mini (1 lb. loaf) and really, really like both. Only thing the Zojis are missing is the add-ins dumper, which I admit I covet.
When you started criticising the loaf for being too big at the three minute mark I realised you and I have very different criteria for judging a quality loaf
Im a bit confused, in shopping for the Zojirushi bread maker they are marketed as Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker. What is the Home Bakery referring too?
Hi Myrna, there are two home bakery models: Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus - evkitch.com/2ZCY0Rv Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme - evkitch.com/30XT1Bd Both are very similar in capacity any power - The Virtuoso Plus does have more pre-programmed cycles for bread like gluten-free, and multi-grain bread courses. If you have any questions about the machines, let us know! We offer free shipping on our bread makers 👨🍳
You need to obtain a decent modern toaster instead of the tiny thing you picked up from a thrift store. For example a SMEG that can accomodate a thick slice of bread of any length or height.
I had a Panasonic bread machine and the paddle wore out and I couldn't find a new paddle. I bought the Zojirushi and consider it the mack daddy of bread machines.
Can I get a copy of the Breville Bread machine Recipes because I moved in my recipe book is gone and I did purchase my Breville bread maker from you so I was hoping you could advise me thank you I have no directions now I only used it twice before I moved I love it but I need to know how to use it
Great presentation. Never own one but there is a Breville store 5 mins drive from home. It gets too hot in summer to use the oven so maybe this could be a solution 🤔
Not mentioned is the Elephant in the room: Stirrer failure which plagues all of them. They all could simplify the insane # of gewgaws and concentrate on using good materials for the stirrer assembly. Of course then you wouldn't need to buy a new one! Even Breville which has parts charges an arm and a leg for them, and they are still crap.
The average bread maker has an estimated life of 3 yrs., an expensive maker about 5 yrs. It costs about $1.30 per loaf for white bread & 2.50 for whole wheat. For me it's cheaper to buy bakery made bread and I don't have to be concerned with replacing an appliance, cleaning it and finding counter space to keep it. Just one more piece of equipment to maintain. It seemed like a good idea until I did some research.
I know this comment is a year old, but I feel like it should be pointed out that that is true if you only use it for your regular bread a couple times a week or whatever. But I'm looking at them for making sandwich bread, sweet breads and quick bread, prepping dough for pizza, cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, etc. You can probably mix other stuff in this too, plus I didn't even know making jam in them was a thing until I started checking these out.
Yea this applies to those who don’t eat a healthy lifestyle. Some ppl want to make a low calorie gluten free type bread. Some ppl get migraines from regular bread. It’s cheaper and healthier to make your own….
The Zo is my least favorite of the brands I've owned over the last 30 years of using bread makers. It's because it doesn't bake at a high enough temperature to bake a good French bread. I called them and they said it only goes to 300 degrees, which is too low for French bread and this is the bread we bake twice a week. Luckily, the Zo only lasted five years and I replaced it with the Breville. It can bake at a much higher temperature and suites my needs. Its main problem is the collapsing paddle. Its a nuisance to maintain. It needs to be very carefully cleaned of any trace of dough and also soaked in a container of water between uses. If you don't do this the collapsing paddle freezes up from the trapped dough and the machine will stop working. I tried three Cusinarts and all three completely burned the loaf to full black. The best was the Williams Sonoma store brand, which was made by Seiko. Unfortunately, it is no longer made. I'd like to try Panasonic and will buy one when the Breville needs to be replaced. I bake two loaves a week and all the brands, so far, lasted about five years (my Breville is almost 5 now). The Williams Sonoma lasted 11 years and I still miss it tremendously. My least favorite is the Zo because it can't do French bread.
Can anyone share the noise level of each machine? I have a very silent Panasonic but it is dying slowly. I am trying to replace and bought a Cuisinart which is extremely loud! Did I get a lemon? Any recommendations are appreciated.
Get another Panasonic, it's one of the best. Cuisinart is inconsistent. I took back four units to Williams Sonoma, as they all burned the loaf until they were black.
Would be very interested to see this exact test, but using a low carb bread recipe. I'm thinking that the Cuisinart may come in first instead of last because it has a pre-set setting for low carb bread.
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For me I had a Zojirushi bread machine for about 16 years and it makes amazing dough/bread
That is awesome!
Thank you 😊
how often do you use it? ever had an issue with it or is it still runnin strong?
@@nsaine4706 I often use it once in a while and it’s still going strong!
I have used bread makers for 30 years and owned the Zo and the Breville models. The Zo does not make good French bread because it doesn't bake at a high enough temperature. When I called them they acknowledged the temperature issue and suggested I just leave the bread in longer and that would help a little. It lasted about five years and now I own the Breville and it makes very good French bread as the temperature goes up much higher than the Zo. In general, I like it more than the Zo. Its problem is the collapsing paddle. You must make sure there is no residual dough in the collapsing paddle and always store it in jar of water. If you don't do this the two pieces of the paddle will stick together and you will have to buy a new one for about $20.00. The Zo only lasted for a little over five years for me at only baking 1-2 loaves a week and that is the shortest life of all the brands I've owned in 30 years. I would not recommend it at all due to the high price and short life. Having two kneeding paddles did not do anything better than one paddle. A better test than the one done in this video, IMO, is to use the basic white bread recipe that comes with each unit. I found each unit makes its best loaf using the recipes provided by the manufacturer. When I used a favorite recipe from one unit it didn't bake as well in the new machine as the old one. That's why his test is flawed. My favorite maker was the Williams Sonoma label made by Seiko. It lasted over 10 years and made the best bread in all the different settings. They stopped carrying that model and went to the Breville. I also get better results weighing the flour and yeast by the gram. That gives the most consistent loaf. Bread machines are not foolproof. Weather conditions affect the dough and you need to watch the consistency of the dough ball in the initial 5 minutes making sure it is not too wet or dry. Weighing the flour and yeast helps this tremendously.
Hello! Thank you for your comment. It's very useful. Do you think Breville has a good durability?
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
Raquel, I like it, but be sure to really clean the paddle very well or the dough will harden in it and you can't use the machine because of it. Store the paddle in a little container of water between uses. It does a good job with French bread, which I bake the most, The Zo was the worst because it doesn't get hot enough.
@@freddidden6073 I think it's because you are making the small loaf. Try the largest loaf size. I've found that in all brands I've owned that the large size does best.
@@freddidden6073 my guess is too much yeast. Are you measuring carefully or is it the wrong type of yeast for your measurement.
I have had the Zojirushi for about 5 years now - and I LOVE it. I have never had a bad loaf. Also, the Zo makes fantastic pizza dough - which takes about 2 hours to make and can be used as soon as it is done - no waiting time.
Its possible make doughnuts?
@@punisher6001 surely can make donut dough with all bread maker.
Shit I own the zojirushi rice cooker. Coffee maker and convection oven!!! Best investments I’ve ever made!!!…… I’m gonna get the bread maker and water boiler machine soon
Decades ago, my first bread machine was made by a US company called Black & Decker. About 10 years after I bought it, I had to replace the baking pan. It then lasted another 10 years. There are appliances made by Black & Decker today, but it is a company in China, not the US. The US government allowed US industry to move to China. Now all we make are wars!
Sued as soon as it is done?
"You've been served!"
I use the Cuisinart and love it ! Over 12 years and going strong. Mostly use on dough cycle and bake in conventional oven in a loaf pan . Works great from start to finish, I just prefer the loaf pan’s shape.
Thanks for sharing! You can't beat home made bread 😋
Yeah, it is really weird that most bread makers seem to make overly big loafs of bread. Or at least that is what I'm running across in my research. The Zojirushi seems to be a decent size. Cost is way more than I can justify though. I may buy a really cheap one and do the same as you. Use it to make the dough and then bake in the oven. It's the dough making part I dislike anyway.
I have a Breadman and I love it. Had it for 2 years now. Bread comes out beautifully.
I am happy with my Oster bread machine. I've used an Oster for around 20 years. (one for about 12 years that I had to leave behind when I moved then I bought a replacement)
I've had good results using all purpose flour instead of bread flour. I use it to make dough for pizzas, buns, and rolls, and I made banana bread in it by mixing the batter using the dough setting, removing the paddle, and then using the bake cycle.
The Zojirushi is $340. The Oster is about $70 and it works well for me.
Reuben Hubert I had an old oster but got rid of it and then replaced with a Hamilton beach. The oster was perfect from the first loaf. The Hamilton beach stinks. Back to shopping for a new one.
Take out the paddles after the last kneading cycle and you won't have those holes in the bottom. The Cuisinart beeps to let you know when to do that. Its manual contains charts with the timing of when things take place, so you can do it that way also.
Bev in TX omg thx for that tip!
That’s what I do too!
Thanks alot
I have tried Breville & Zojirushi. They make similar breads. I personally prefer Breville cuz it makes different sizes from 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 2.5 lbs. It’s nice to have dried fruits and nuts dispenser.
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
Chef Austin you did a very good presentation of those 3 breadmakers, thankyou, sort of wished you had 3 or 4 more added to those especially the Panasonic and the Breadman, but the 3 you did were all near the top of the heap for breadmakers. I did read a lot of reviews and watched a few other videos and they all seemed to point to the Zojirushi, so that's the one I bought mostly finalized the decision after watching this video; and I'm glad I did, it does indeed make a great loaf of bread.
The kneading holes really don't bother me, the Zo holes are rather small so it's not even noticeable. I haven't had any issues with the bread being to chewy or hard.
Froze, we're glad you enjoy your Zojirushi! If we get more breadmakers in at everythingkitchens.com we'll consider making more comparison videos. Thank you for your kind words 👨🍳
Nice comparison video. I've had the little 1lb ZO for many years & just love it. For 1-2 people it's the perfect size. It's ez to lift & ez to store. I make a loaf or 2 every week and pizza dough 2-3 times a month. Thought about the larger ZO but my small one is perfect for my lifestyle. I have lots of nice kitchen equipment, Vita Mix blender, KA 7Q Pro mixer, food processor, and a Cabala meat grinder ....all nice stuff, but honestly, the little ZO is my most used machine. A little champ.
Thanks for sharing. Have you tried croissants?
I just purchased a zojirushi omg best investment my 1st loaf was incredible wow
Thank you, I have to buy the best ZOJIRUSHI is the best.
Recently moving in new place finding own bread tastier healthier and fresher than what you get at the store. It also so natural tasting no rubbery taste no bleached bread natural color. I got old maker looking at updating
I have the Zojirushi for almost 10 years now and it still makes amazing bread! I have the older model and still works like a champ.
Same here except that I had mines for 16 years
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
@@freddidden6073 They should both point in the same direction.
This helped a lot. I was going back and forth between the Zo and the Breville. Because of your video, I bought the Zo.
because of this video, I bought the Zo too!
Binsheng Gong What is the ZO?
@@laraoneal7284 Which bread maker's name starts with ZO? See, it wasn't that hard.
Lara O'neal it’s Zojirushi
Hi, hws ur experience so far with Zojirushi?
Great video. Zojirushi does make great products
I have had a Breville home bake bread maker for nearly 30 years and it still works, getting a bit clunky in recent months but as I have used it 2 or three times a week it is certainly built to last ... shame new ones aren’t it seems
For the Cuisinart, it immediately switches to keep warm at the end of baking. We found that it stays hot enough to keep baking the crust, so that it becomes too hard if you don't take it out of the machine immediately after it finishes baking. There is no way to turn off that functionality.
How about unplugging when the bread is done?
@@oldschooldiy3240 How will you do that if you’re asleep?
In that case I would choose the light crust setting if you won't be able to remove the machine immediately.
Very helpful video - was stuck between the Breville and Zojirushi. Think I'll go with the Zo! Thanks for the comparison.
Glad we could help out! Happy bread making!
Thank you for taking the time and effort on this. Very helpful video. Thanks!!
Thank you for the comparison. I liked that you did the toaster fit test and the air bubble check. Now I can see why the Zojirushi has been named the best bread maker. I just ordered a Zojirushi Maestro due to its small footprint, otherwise the Virtuoso would have been my pick.
I should’ve watch ‘til the end before commenting. I like that you did a taste test and commented on the hole the paddle(s) make. A very thorough comparison! Hope the Maestro performs as well. You got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏼
@@mjm-7418 so glad you found this video helpful! I'm sure you'll love the smaller Zojirushi bread maker. Every product I've tried from them has been very good quality. Happy baking! -Chef Austin🍞
Everything Kitchens how do you remove the parcels after baking
@@artycook4841 With oven mitts, you can grab the pan our of the bread machine and pull towards you and up to release. The bread releases easily from the pan thanks to the non-stick coating in each pan. I hope this helps! -Chef Austin 👨🍳
Thanks for the video and especially thanks for not putting the usual lousy music on too!
BeeBox thanks for the feedback! We've been trying to make the music less obtrusive 🙉
They all are delicious I am sure but I think the best loaf came from the Most expensive one however I like the Features on the Breville and the no hassle and light and peep kill button and the Folding paddle because every breadmaker I’ve ever had it’s a little bit hard to get the bread out of the pan because the paddle is hanging on to the loaf so this is something I’m really looking forward to not having to deal with. Breville always makes a wonderful product. I know I will be happy and thankful to get it.
This works well. I have searched the web for recipes th-cam.com/users/postUgkxEf52Yn9PpTLKua_uvi5Ams4pIDINER52 There are a few in the pamphlet, but I am ready to explore. NOTE: Once you hit start, don’t mess with it or the dough will not rise. Learned that the hard way.
I have had various machines over the years, currently Brevilles "Big Loaf" which is the best machine but they all suffer the same problem, the pan and the paddle eventually fail and the cost of replacement is usually just shy of a new machine, so i buy a new machine for the warranty, but it's about time the manufactures made better pans and paddles or sold replacements a lot cheaper and i mean a lot cheaper. Especially in Oz
Hello! Thank you for your comment. It's helpful. Besides the pan and the paddle, what do you think of Breville's durability?
Bought a Zojirushi, and it was well worth the higher price because i actually use it alot.
Amazon has the Zojirushi on sale right now for $270.64. Retail is $375
After watching I'm definitely going w/ the Zojirushi. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for such a great review.
I am so glad I found your video.
I will be purchasing the Zo!
Steve Thompson, I think you're going to love the Zojirushi! We'll ship it for free: evkitch.com/2HLpWcH - happy bread baking! -Chef Austin 👨🍳
We just returned our Breville, both loaves came out lopsided, seems like kneading was excessive & dough was slammed up against the side, noise was extreme, sent pics to customer service & they said they had never seen that happen before! We just ordered the Zo virtuoso to try, fingers crossed 😃
Joan! Sorry to hear that! You'll love the Zojirushi, a perfect loaf every time!
I have the zo and the cuisinart...bread taste the same out of both and I have an extra wide toaster so both toast up nicely
I use a toaster over, works great for all things toasted.
Best: Zojirushi
Cost: $300 (or 75 loaves of bread)
@ t4705mb6, I know, right?! lol
I like the way you referred to your bread as him!
Funny.....It's never crossed my mind that bread had a gender. ;-D
watched this years ago and still fresh!
I have a zojirushi that I was able to purchase second hand and love it. I do fresh ground wheat berries and it has the simplest recipe that taste really good
Nice find Mindy! If you have a link handy, would you mind sharing your recipe? We just started carrying whole wheat (and some other whole grains see here: evkitch.com/3VRrUhv) and we're still learning about all the things we can make with whole grains 👨🍳 Thanks! -Chef Austin
@@EverythingKitchens the recipe I have been using is the honey whole wheat in the zojirushi book. It really takes the time and guesswork out of making whole wheat bread
I love the selections of baking products you are carrying I have already started a wish list of things I want
@@Mindy56743 Nice! We'll check that out for sure. Thank you so much 😊
I have the Cuisinart... just set the crust to "light"... problem solved as well as some cash...
If you look closely the Breville has the most even crumb, plus there is more program control over settings.
The Breville far outshines the Zo. I had the Zo for 5 years and hated it and was happy it only lasted 5 years.
I think I like the Breville most because it is the most customizable. I’m always experimenting with times and temperatures plus there’s a PAUSE feature which can come in handy. It comes with two paddles: a collapsible one for breads and a fixed one for jams etc. A lot of folks mention various problems with the collapsible one , including hard to clean. Wondering if the fixed paddle can be used for bread too? With my current old Oster non-customizable machine I just remove the paddle before the baking cycle starts. That way there is just a small vertical hole where the post is. I do need to know what is the max temp the Breville can be set to. Sourdough requires 500 deg F.
"3 Little Bears".... how cute! You didn't put the "just right" in the toaster, but we can all see that it will fit.
Hi still have the same Zoji that you demonstrated in your video, and it still works fantastic! Family loves the pound cakes I make in it lol.
Cake too!?
@@DM-uz9pwYes, it has a bake setting, you just throw the ingredients in and the paddles mix everything then bakes. :)
@skykitchen867 cool I just ordered it with a pair of kneading blades. Thanks!
@@DM-uz9pw Congrats! You are really going to enjoy it.
The top third of the Zoj appears to be a different texture than the bottom.
This video is very helpful. Will purchase the Zo bread maker!
Jo Ann, we'll ship your Zojirushi Bread Machine for free: evkitch.com/2ZCY0Rv
Ive tried several times following the exact instruction in the book the Zojirushi came with and none of them came out good at all. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong. Ive tried other recipes as well and the bread comes out hard and tough and chewy. And this is for the basic white bread using regular rising yeast, not the fast rising and the 3hr 45 mins it takes to make them. I've almost given up.
Have you had any success since you wrote this 2 months ago? If not, it could be a problem with the machine, I would contact Zojirushi and tell what you're experiencing and see what they say, you may have to return the unit for warranty.
@@frozerekmeyata4091 Its gotten a little better over the past few tries. I think I am learning the machine a little better. Somehow the instructions were telling me to put 3 tbs of yeast instead of one tbs per loaf and it was giving a bad taste to the bread. Since I changed it to 1 tbs its come out a lot better tasting. The loaf structure and form is wonderful and the texture is really good.
Why didn't you test a Panasonic? I've been using one for around 30 years without issue.
i want to purchase the Zojirushi, but i hear that their customer service is horrible, do you know if that is accurate? thanks for the video, it was the best comparison on bread makers on youtube!
I have the Zojirushi Love it
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
Great video - very informative! I love my Zo!
the japanese bread makers are king
We agree Tim! Zojirushi's breadmaker feels like a Japanese product - very gentle working, yet very precise producing a pristine looking bread.
What bread making machine is best for artisan, European breads?
None of them do a great job if you let it bake in the machine. I've owned all the brands and have tried. You have to bake it in the oven, sprayed with a mist of water and also put in a pan of water to keep the oven moist. The artesian breads do better free-form to get more crust.
@@c3piano Dutch Oven makes great Artisan Bread!
great comparison on these bread makers. Would be neat to see how much electricity they use so you can figure out a cost per loaf.
Many years ago, sorry I can't remember exactly, a loaf of white bread cost $.35 for all needed ingredients. We buy yeast in 1 lb. units and bread flour in 25 lb. bags.
Which one would you recommend if I am using the bread machine mostly on dough cycle only? I have the Cuisinart and it is awful, the blade sometimes falls out while mixing. It also leaves a lot of unmixed flour on the sides of the pan. Would the double paddles on the Zojirushi help with this problem?
Joy, yes the Zojirushi is going to give you the most even result as far as mixing dough goes because of the dual paddle system. The single paddle system of the Cuisinart and the Zojirushi can't compare!
I've used bread machines for 25 years, including the Cuisinart for many years. The Cuisinart is less expensive. It has been somewhat cheaply built, although the design has improved over the years. My current Cuisinart CBK-200 just broke (it was only the pan, but a replacement pan is no longer available). If the Cuisinart paddle is falling off, most of the time it has to do with the ingredients you are putting into the breadmaker. Since I made about 500 loaves in the Cusinart over 5 years, I can tell you that you can make excellent bread with it and the single paddle works very well. I expect excellent bread from the others as well. The Cuisinart's weaknesses are mostly in the crust (always use a light setting because anything else causes some burning) and the lack of programmability, which only matters as you get very experienced with the machine.
@@peterwittenberg9313 have you tried to find the pan on eBay? There’s people that buy bread machines just for the parts. If you don’t mind they’re probably used it could be an option.
Impossible to find the Zojirushi in Australia. Maybe AUD700 from the US or $1000 from Japan. The Breville's about $300.
From a Western European perspective, the Breville is by far the winner, just add some poppy seeds at top before heating. Zojirushi seems to be more suitable for cakes and cookies, the American and Asian sugary stuff, not for bread (which doesn't have any sugar). I would personally not have eaten that at home, let alone bought it from a bakery.
Not all American bread is sweet.
Love the video Comparison! Thank you so much.
I’ve owned this zojirushi for years, love it!
me too!
Anybody know why my Zoji keeps making cone shaped loaves? Should both paddles be parallel or offset 90 or 180 degrees?
@@freddidden6073 make sure the paddles are facing the exact same position, I have had better results facing the paddles toward me as close to the same position as possible being sure not to disrupt them when adding ingredients! I hope this helps
I have a West Bend bread maker and it's only the yeast and flour that gives me the good and bad loaf results.
I live at 7500 feet elevation. Does the Zojirushi have any suggestions in their recipe book?
A CAUTION WITH BREAD MAKERS: I don't know if the very expensive ones are any better, but I find a common problem among the machines: The bread pan's paddle-spindle and/or its bearings are in a humid, hot environmtne during use. If not made from steel that is highly resistant to rust, they gradually rust together, I you bake bread once a week, you may find after a couple of years, they lock up. This is especially true if one removes the paddle from the spindle before the last rise in order to avoid the paddle recess in the bottom of the loaf. My solution to the rust problem is not to bake in the machine. Before the last rise, transfer the dough to a baking loaf-pan. Let it rise in the oven away from cold drafts for about an hour, then bake it for about 40-45 minutes at 350-375F. Never bake in the bread machine. Use it only for mixing and kneading. A new pan will cost you $40-$50.
I appreciate this very so much, been looking at bread machines and options for 7 months now. I just can't seem to find one I LOVE... I did find the breadman bk2000b with 2(1lb) loaf pans and a 2lb pan, I really liked the option of the smaller loafs as gifts etc..
Well, this video shows that Zojirushi makes a "store" bought style loaf which is not a bad thing, I personally liked the LOOK of the Breville machine with that little ear.
Just curious which one CHEF has and if said chef is completely neutral in his decision. 😉
PS, I just watched your Kitchenaid versus the ANK and I personally would not trade my Kitchenaid mixers for anything. I can REPAIR them myself should the need arise and attachments have made my world complete, especially my 2 GRAIN Mills for making my OWN flour.
Thank you again, this video was exactly what I needed.. a true side-by-side comparison!!!
Great Job.
Glad we were able to help out Carl! Happy bread baking 👨🍳
I am so excited to get the Breville I just ordered today
Happy bread baking Kathy!
@@EverythingKitchens hope you can ship it today
I live in Lake City Texas and ordered it yesterday. Thank You for the Excellent price.
@@kathyfann Hey Kathy! We take extra care in verifying every order we receive. In certain situations, our verification process can require needing additional information to release the order. This is for the protection of both our customers as wells as us as a small business. We'll send you an email as soon as your bread maker ships :) If you have any more questions you can chat with us on our website or call us at 866.852.4268 👨🍳
How did you find the Breville, I have an old Breville from nearly 3o years ago and it needs a new replacement although it still works daily albeit a bit noisy, hope your happy with your purchase, cheers
You mentioned it has "recipes". Does this mean you have to follow their recipes exactly? I'm gluten-free, but would like to experiment with different flours. Could I do this with this machine?
Renee KH, yes each bread maker has a recipe book for bread including gluten-free bread. You can absolutely experiment making different loaves of bread in any of these machines. Just follow the general bread machine layering technique of placing liquids in the bottom of the loaf pan, followed by dry ingredients, and finally yeast on top. I hope this helps! -Chef Austin 👨🍳
Once you fine-tune the solids:liquids ratio to your liking, you can adjust any bread recipe or design your own successfully. I live in a dry area, so I have to up the liquid or level off the flour a little. I can then add and sub ingredients within the ratios, too. For instance, I make a rye bread from the Zoji manual using wheat germ or bran instead of cornmeal (because that's what I have in my pantry) and love the texture and taste of it. Also a rolled oats and marmalade bread I adapted from a non-machine recipe that's just killer. BTW, I have an older Zoji and a Zoji Mini (1 lb. loaf) and really, really like both. Only thing the Zojis are missing is the add-ins dumper, which I admit I covet.
When you started criticising the loaf for being too big at the three minute mark I realised you and I have very different criteria for judging a quality loaf
Yes, if that's an issue, you can switch to a different style of toaster. Personally, I can live with that.
Does a bread machine exist which can make bread from 2kg of whole wheat berries made into flour ?
Thank you for this. VERY informative, and I really like how detailed this was. You have really helped me make a decision!
Glad it was helpful!
Im a bit confused, in shopping for the Zojirushi bread maker they are marketed as Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker. What is the Home Bakery referring too?
Hi Myrna, there are two home bakery models:
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus - evkitch.com/2ZCY0Rv
Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme - evkitch.com/30XT1Bd
Both are very similar in capacity any power - The Virtuoso Plus does have more pre-programmed cycles for bread like gluten-free, and multi-grain bread courses. If you have any questions about the machines, let us know! We offer free shipping on our bread makers 👨🍳
I like to make sourdough bread. Is there one which is better than the other for sourdough?
I know that the Zojirushi recipe book did include instructions for sourdough bread! You may be able to use their directions with your recipe.
Thank you so much for doing these reviews. U do a great job.
Lara, thanks for your kind words 😊
Excellent review. Very helpful. Thank you.
Glad we could help Sam!
Does the Zo allow you to do a no punch down like the Brev does? This is for low carb breads.
Perhaps I missed it, but are these 1 1/2 or 2 puns loaves?
Amazon no longer has the zo machine for sale. Do you know why not? Where can we buy it? Who carries it?
King Arthur Flour has them
Just a great explanatory video , thanks 😊
Nice review! Much appreciated
You need to obtain a decent modern toaster instead of the tiny thing you picked up from a thrift store. For example a SMEG that can accomodate a thick slice of bread of any length or height.
Exactly what I was thinking! Who uses the kind he has anymore ?
It's not what he has that's important; it's what everyone else has.
@@philipwebb960 yes, but if you're going to make your own bread and care about the issue, there are various solutions.
ive gone to alot of shops and looked at the bread maker non have two paddle unless i special order from Amazon. no idea why
Where was the Panasonic as this seems to be the best rated by most other reviews ?
I had a Panasonic bread machine and the paddle wore out and I couldn't find a new paddle. I bought the Zojirushi and consider it the mack daddy of bread machines.
@@Captleemo thanks for sharing. Did you try croissants?
Which Bread recipe was used there ??? Thanks
Hi Wladimir, this is the recipe we tested with: evkitch.com/2ZJMQLa - We'd make it again!
how do you get a smaller loaf with zojirushi? Mine comes out as tall as the others do.
Can I get a copy of the Breville Bread machine Recipes because I moved in my recipe book is gone and I did purchase my Breville bread maker from you so I was hoping you could advise me thank you I have no directions now I only used it twice before I moved I love it but I need to know how to use it
This is the original manual and recipes book: evkitch.com/319Tgcw - I hope this helps!
Thank you for the very informative videa
Great video!
Zojirushi looks more like its for asian breads which are usually fluffier and softer
Love my zojirushi bread machine!!!
Very deep informative video.
Great presentation. Never own one but there is a Breville store 5 mins drive from home. It gets too hot in summer to use the oven so maybe this could be a solution 🤔
Not mentioned is the Elephant in the room: Stirrer failure which plagues all of them. They all could simplify the insane # of gewgaws and concentrate on using good materials for the stirrer assembly. Of course then you wouldn't need to buy a new one! Even Breville which has parts charges an arm and a leg for them, and they are still crap.
Will the Zojirushi make smaller loaves than a 2#?
I would love to know this as well😀
How much is the Zojirushi cost. I’m from Singapore.
Isn’t Panasonic is one of the long lasting bread makers?
The average bread maker has an estimated life of 3 yrs., an expensive maker about 5 yrs. It costs about $1.30 per loaf for white bread & 2.50 for whole wheat. For me it's cheaper to buy bakery made bread and I don't have to be concerned with replacing an appliance, cleaning it and finding counter space to keep it. Just one more piece of equipment to maintain. It seemed like a good idea until I did some research.
I know this comment is a year old, but I feel like it should be pointed out that that is true if you only use it for your regular bread a couple times a week or whatever. But I'm looking at them for making sandwich bread, sweet breads and quick bread, prepping dough for pizza, cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, etc. You can probably mix other stuff in this too, plus I didn't even know making jam in them was a thing until I started checking these out.
Yea this applies to those who don’t eat a healthy lifestyle. Some ppl want to make a low calorie gluten free type bread. Some ppl get migraines from regular bread. It’s cheaper and healthier to make your own….
Sir can we have a video and view on bread🍞 machine with STAINLESS STEEL bread PAN and thanks
Are there any?
Have you made a meatloaf in the Zojirushi yet?
No! I saw a recipe in their book for that though. I'm sure it would turn out delicious 😋
Do you have panasonic in the US?
Of course
Great vid. Thank you !
The Zo is my least favorite of the brands I've owned over the last 30 years of using bread makers. It's because it doesn't bake at a high enough temperature to bake a good French bread. I called them and they said it only goes to 300 degrees, which is too low for French bread and this is the bread we bake twice a week. Luckily, the Zo only lasted five years and I replaced it with the Breville. It can bake at a much higher temperature and suites my needs. Its main problem is the collapsing paddle. Its a nuisance to maintain. It needs to be very carefully cleaned of any trace of dough and also soaked in a container of water between uses. If you don't do this the collapsing paddle freezes up from the trapped dough and the machine will stop working. I tried three Cusinarts and all three completely burned the loaf to full black. The best was the Williams Sonoma store brand, which was made by Seiko. Unfortunately, it is no longer made. I'd like to try Panasonic and will buy one when the Breville needs to be replaced. I bake two loaves a week and all the brands, so far, lasted about five years (my Breville is almost 5 now). The Williams Sonoma lasted 11 years and I still miss it tremendously. My least favorite is the Zo because it can't do French bread.
Hi Carlos, I am rench and I am looking for a bread maker that does good french bread. Did you find a good one?
👍 for sharing that. I never would have known that about the Zoj had you not said anything. Deserves being pinned at the top!
@@philippem140 Many people swear by the new batch of Panasonic ovens now available in the UK and probably the EU as well.
@@slofty I bought the KBS bread machine and it does a very good job.
@@philippem140 No better opinion than a Frenchman for anything bread related. Thanks for passing that along, Philippe.
Can anyone share the noise level of each machine? I have a very silent Panasonic but it is dying slowly. I am trying to replace and bought a Cuisinart which is extremely loud! Did I get a lemon? Any recommendations are appreciated.
Get another Panasonic, it's one of the best. Cuisinart is inconsistent. I took back four units to Williams Sonoma, as they all burned the loaf until they were black.
We returned our Cuisinart because the pan was very difficult to remove!
Can any of these be programmed to make sourdough bread?
ZOJIRUSH does sourdough.
I want that knife!
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Would be very interested to see this exact test, but using a low carb bread recipe. I'm thinking that the Cuisinart may come in first instead of last because it has a pre-set setting for low carb bread.
Great review!