Abt | Pleasing People...Since 1936
Shopping Cart
Shop By Brand Shop By Category Gift Cards Gift Ideas Customer Service
Customer Support - 7 Days a Week
Call Us 888.228.5800 or
Live Chat
  
Appliances Audio TV & Video Cameras & Camcorders Portable Electronics Communications Computers Mobile Electronics Furniture Gourmet Shop Other Specials
GE Full Size White Microwave Oven$89.00SAVE 31%
Abt Electronics Store and Appliances Store. Buy Online
Home > Gourmet Shop > Small Appliances > Bread Machines > Panasonic SD-YD250
Email A FriendPrint This PageBookmark and Share
Panasonic

Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SD-YD250

Abt Model: SDYD250
Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SD-YD250
Regular Price $179.99
Your Price $139.00
Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SDYD250/ Patented Yeast Dispenser/ 2.5 lb To 1.5 lb Loaf/ Choice Of Bread And Baking Modes/ 13 Hour Countdown Digital Timer/ Nonstick Coating For Easy Cleanup
Availability:
In Stock (details)
Shipping:
Customer Rating:
More to explore
 
Customers also bought

Product Details

Panasonic® SD-YD250 Yeast Pro™ Automatic Bread Maker, Model SDYD250

Panasonic Good Housekeeping Seal

Features:

  • Patented Yeast Dispenser: This Unmatched Feature Automatically Releases The Yeast At Proper Time Which Helps Ensure Perfect Bread
  • 2.5 lb To 1.5 lb Loaf
  • Loaf Pan Size Is Approx 6.5" x 5" x 6" Deep
  • 13 Hour Countdown Digital Timer
  • Will Automatically Recover From Power Failures Of Up To 10 Minutes
  • Recipe Book And Instructions Included
  • Select From Three Loaf Sizes: Medium, Large, And Extra-Large
  • Bread Crust Color Control: Light, Medium, Or Dark
  • Comes With Measuring Cup And Spoon
  • Cast Aluminum Alloy Pan Has Nonstick Coating For Easy Cleanup
  • Panasonic® Help Number For Tech Support On This Machine Is 800.871.5279
  • Choice of Bread Modes:
    • Basic: For Breads Using Mainly Wheat Bread Flcour
    • Whole-Wheat: For Breads With Nuts, Fruits, & Vegetables Using Mainly Whole-Wheat Flour
    • Multigrain: For Breads Using Cereals & Whole-Wheat Flour
    • French: Creates Breads With A Crispy Crust And Open Texture
    • Dough: Five Different Programs Allow You To Create Dough For French Bread, Rolls, Baguettes, And Other Hand-Formed Breads
    • Pizza: Dough For Pizza And Focaccia Bread
    • Raisin Dough Mode: Same As Dough Mode But A Tone Sounds To Let You Know When To Add Raisins
  • Choice Of Baking Modes:
    • Bake: Fully Automatic Basic Bake Cycle Approx. 4 Hour Cycle For Basic & 5 Hour For Whole-Wheat & Multigrain Breads
    • Rapid Bake: Reduces The Baking Time Of Basic And Whole-Wheat Breads
    • Sandwich: For Lighter Colored, Thinner Crust & A Finer Softer Texture
    • Raisin Bread: A Tone Sounds Alerting You To Add Fruit
  • Verticle Baking Pan
  • 550 Watts 120 Volts 60 Hertz
  • Underwriters Laboratories® Listed

Dimensions:

  • Width: 13.5"
  • Height: 14"
  • Depth: 9"

Weight:

  • Approximate Unit Weight: 15.4 lbs.
  • Approximate Shipping Weight: 21 lbs.

Warranty

Abt Extended Service
Abt Extended Service
Protect your products with the Abt extended protection plan.
Update Zip Code
 

Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating:
(based on 150 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros: Easy to clean (106), Good construction (71), High quality (71), Delicious Bread (57), Simple Settings (56), Consistency (52), Intuitive controls (48), Easy to use (36), Compact Storage (24), Good Value (4), Quiet (4), Durable (3)
Cons: Noisy (7), None (6), Lacks Variety (3)
Best Uses: Loaves (48), Small Kitchens (41), Simple Meals (39), Large Kitchens (35), Elaborate Meals (20), Dough (14), Pizza Dough (12), Dorm Rooms (10), Gluten Free Bread (9), Sandwiches (8), Rolls (4)
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook (48), Casual Cook (47), Gourmet Cook (4), Gourmet Chef (3)
Already own it? Write a Review
REVIEWED BY 150 CUSTOMERS
Displaying Reviews 1 - 150 of 150
Excellent product
By BLM from NY on 10/18/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Delicious Bread, Consistency, Simple Settings
Makes excellent bread quick and easy.
Fantastic Breadmaker
By Clover from Tobyhanna PA on 08/24/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Loaves, Gluten Free Bread, Pizza Dough, Dough, Rolls
Every recipe I have tried in this bread machine has turned out perfectly. I have owned others including Cuisinart but this makes much better bread and costs less. It is so easy to use and clean. I don't buy any bread at the store anymore!
Just perfect
By NV from Texas, USA on 08/14/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Easy To Use
Delayed mode is superb. It's so nice to wake up to the fresh bread smell! Super easy to use. It takes about 4 minutes to put all the ingredients, set the mode, and plug it in :)
Very Good Bread Maker
By EyesOnly from IN on 08/11/2009.
Pros: Easy To Clean, Compact Storage, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency, Easy To Use, Tasty French Bread
Describe Yourself: Gourmet Chef
Best Uses: Middle Eastern Taste, French bread
Cons: Noisy
We use this product to make French bread which is very similar to middle eastern breads. The bread is very tasty and inexpensive.
Deus ex machina of bread machines
By hacienda bread man from San Lorenzo, NM on 08/6/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Compact Storage, Delicious Bread, Easy To Use, Consistency, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Dough, Pizza Dough, Loaves
Yeast drop at perfect time gives breads the consitancy you need when you bake everyday
I would recommend this breadmaker
By The student from vancouver, WA on 08/4/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage
Best Uses: Loaves, Dough, Pizza Dough
I ordered this breadmaker because my mom has the same and she is very satisfied by this product. The machine is absolutly noiseless and it makes 2.5lb bread which is good for our pretty big family. I had different machine for 3 years and right now it's out of order. The reviews from panasonic breadmakers said that this machine works for 6-8 years. I hope so.
Great Breadmaker
By Dave from Pa. on 06/16/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Loaves, Dough
I have never owned a breadmaker but went with the Panasonic based on the excellant reviews.I'm glad I did.
Easy, reliable and good bread!!!
By retiree from Phoenix, az on 06/3/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Simple Settings, Consistency, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Loaves, Pizza Dough
Easy to use if your measurements are acurate. Once the yeast adding part got partially plugged but still had usable bread.
I recommend this product
By Igor from Ames, IA on 06/2/2009.
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Easy To Use, Compact Storage
Describe Yourself: Gourmet Chef
Best Uses: Loaves
I would never say that machine can make better bread than me! It can and this breadmaker does :)
I would buy again
By Susan from Sahuarita, AZ on 06/2/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Dough, Pizza Dough, Bagels, Loaves
Pros: Easy To Use, Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings
Cons: LCD Screen-
First bread maker, I really like it. Decided to spend a little more based on reviews of the "pros" over the cheaper machine. Glad I did. All loaves of bread were great so far. Even made the dough for bagels- great.
Make bread 2-3 times/week like me?
By Okra Lover from Wichita, KS on 06/2/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Consistency, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Rolls, Loaves, Dough, Pizza Dough
This machine bakes perfect bread for me 2-3 times a week. I make all our bread products. This machine is the heavy duty, dependable easy to use machine I need. It is a workhorse and it is quiet! I expect it to last a long time. I don't have anything bad to say about the Panasonic SDYD250.
new to bread machines
By Sarah from Richmond, VA on 05/15/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Pizza Dough, Loaves
I had never used a bread machine before but I'm loving my new one! It's so much more economical and healthy than buying bread! So far I've only used it for whole wheat bread and pizza dough but I have foccocia dough in it right now and can't wait to try other new things!
Basic machine--too basic for price.
By Pookie from Pennsylvania on 04/24/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Basic loaves
Pros: Easy To Use, Simple Settings
Cons: Length of operation, Inflexible program, Limited capability
This machine seems well-made and fairly easy to use. Unfortunately I could see it would not meet my needs (making dense multi-grain loaves and experimenting with different recipes) and I returned it without trying it. The baking time for some recipes is extraordinarily long--5 hours. I think this product would be fine for someone who just wants to turn out a basic loaf of home-baked bread once in a while.
Tasty home-made bread!
By sunkizz from san francisco, ca on 02/25/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Consistency, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Gluten Free Bread, Dough, Loaves
Cons: Noisy
I'm quite happy with this purchase. I've tried twice so far, and the breads came out a little tougher than I'd like. However, it still tastes better than breads over the counter. I'm planning to add some baking soda to the simple bread mix to see if it helps.
Keeps My In Laws' Mouths Full !
By Alex from Suffield, CT on 02/9/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Consistency, Delicious Bread
Cons: Lacks Variety
Best Uses: Loaves
Have this bread maker for about a month now and so far everything is great. We taught my wife's parents how to make their own whole wheat bread and seeing as they chomp down a loaf a day, with the economy, this will ultimately pay for itself in a short time. I wish that it had a setting for sour dough bread and additional recipes in the owners manual. The timer function could be improved to be more logical - it would be easier to enter the time of day you wanted the bread done, instead of having to back time.
Great product, great bread
By rcfayette from Greensburg, Indiana on 02/5/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves, Pizza Dough
Makes great break and dough. Easy to use, first time use was a snap. Had power outage longer than 10 minutes the first week, had to throw away ingredients and start over. Could use better reset features.
LOVE IT!!!!
By MMICKEY from LONG BEACH, MS on 02/3/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Easy To Use, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean
Best Uses: Loaves
Cons: Noisy
GREAT!! MADE 5 LOAVES IN 2 DAYS. ALL OF THEM CAME OUT WONDERFUL
Works like a charm
By BreadMaker 101 from NY, NY on 02/2/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Consistency, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Loaves
After a dozen loaves of perfect bread, there have been no complaints. The machine make perfect whole wheat and white bread. I use milk instead of water on the whole wheat recipe, comes out fantastic.
Wore out the first one...
By tcollier from Tucson, AZ on 02/2/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Delicious Bread, Consistency
Best Uses: Loaves, Dough
We bought this as the successor and replacement model to the Panasonic Model SDB-65P bread maker that provided us with a loaf every two or three days for over 15 years. The old one still works. It just has some hiccups occasionally that made us want a new one. We love the quick and easy pan placement of the SDYD250 and the improved quick option; 1 hr/55 min. compared to 2 hr/40 min. on the old one.
good service from ABT and so far machine
By Magical from Wallace, NC on 01/30/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Loaves
I keep the actual machine in my studio since I don't have much counter space in the kitchen. The first 2 loaves I made did not rise as well as I'd hoped but I think the yeast was not as fresh as it should have been. On the third loaf, I carried the pan to my kitchen to put the ingredients in and on the way back to the studio I was carrying the jar of (new) yeast in my hand (along with a cup of coffee that I was drinking and a measuring spoon to add the yeast to the dispenser) and accidentally spilled some of the yeast in the pan with the ingredients - I have no idea how much spilled in. It was the best and biggest loaf of bread I have ever eaten or baked. It was so big, I had to use large size foil to wrap it in. I really don't know what rating to give the machine but it did an excellent job with my "accident". The crust was perfect and the bread was moist and tasty. I also like the fact that the machine runs very quietly and I am looking forward to my next and many more loaves. I wish I had taken a photo of it.
This is my third Panasonic Bread Machine
By MS from Delaware on 01/29/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Simple Settings, Consistency, Easy To Use, Compact Storage
Best Uses: Loaves
I enjoy making a smaller loaf and eating it in two days, then, making another fresh loaf. We eat only whole wheat bread it is is fantastic. My husband and I like being able to select from three bread size loaves. Great idea.
Super machine..best breads.zero effort
By Rajiv from San Ramon, CA on 01/28/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Consistency, Compact Storage
Best Uses: Pizza Dough, Gluten Free Bread, Dough
Terrific machine. Was able to use regular All purpose flour and still had great results. Best part is no cleaning required after making bread. The non stick is excellent. Possibly the best kitchen appliance we ever bought. Healthy bread which takes about 5-7 mins to prepare. Great easy to use recipe guide.Fresh like European breads everyday
Terrific Purchase!
By Michele the Mom from Utah on 01/27/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Loaves
Pros: Simple Settings, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Consistency, Delicious Bread
So far, we have made whole wheat bread and raisin whole wheat bread (using included recipes). Both types were delicious!
Great Machine
By jowsef from New York on 01/27/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Compact Storage, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
Best Uses: Loaves
Super easy to use and great bread, though remember that the bread will all be loaf shaped.
Does the job
By Martin from Silver Lake, OH on 01/26/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Cons: Little aroma in the house
Pros: Simple Settings, Compact Storage, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
So far I've made bread only. The results have been "good" but not as good as the older machine I bought years ago based on Consumer Reports (don't recall). Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store; in sum worth the price. There is very little of the great bread aroma, however, as the time passes.
Home made bread addict
By Renate the Kraut from Oklahoma City on 01/26/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Cons: Dark crust on whole wheat
Pros: Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Easy To Use, Consistency
Best Uses: Loaves
[...] Small size loaf too dryWould like crust choices for whole wheat
Works great so far.
By Camelia from Birmingham, AL on 01/26/2009.
Pros: Easy To Use, Compact Storage, I give it a 4 34 stars, Delicious Bread, Simple Settings, Consistency, Easy To Clean
I am a casual gourmet cook. I only made bread, but in the 3 weeks I had the machine I made 15 loafs of bread different sizes. My family and I love it. To things I wish it had: a window to see what is going on and maybe a front door for easier storage but this does not stop me for enjoying the bread or the machine. So far the machine works great. Much better that the bread you find in the store, at least you know the ingredients that go in your bread. I did not use dry milk on my bread and it is perfectly fine, delicious.
Excellent breadmaker couldn't be happier
By Avi from Berlin, MD on 01/26/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Loaves, Dough
Pros: Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
I bought this bread-maker after reading a lot of reviews and I could not be happier with my purchase. My wife made the best bread you could buy at a gourmet bakery. Yeast dispenser is awesome and I would recommend to use a new packet every-time. If some yeast is left throw it away as it will not work as well, even two days later, no matter how you store it.
Pleased with the Panasonic Bread Machine
By me from Las Cruces, NM on 01/21/2009.
Pros: Delicious Bread, Easy To Use, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean
Describe Yourself: Gourmet Chef
Best Uses: Loaves
Very useful small appliance as the bread is perfect every loaf!
best breadmaker we have tried
By none from florence AZ on 01/19/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Consistency, Easy To Use, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
Always makes good bread , even the experimental ones turn out good
Great Breadmaker for Basic Loaves
By Craig's Mom from Glen Rose, TX on 01/17/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Consistency, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
Best Uses: Dough, Loaves
Cons: Lacks Variety
I have owned this machine for a couple of years. I also bake bread by hand and prefer the uneven texture of hand kneaded dough. The only "con" in my mind is that the bread from this machine comes out too perfect. It's more like a store bought loaf. I bought this one for my son. He is a health nut and wanted just that. The ability to make a whole-grain, store-bought style loaf without additives or preservitives. This is the perfect machine for him. It is very easy to use and clean. It's a great bread baker at this price point.
Very Good Breadmaker
By Sidney from Hanson, KY on 01/16/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Consistency, Compact Storage, Easy To Use, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves, Pizza Dough, Rolls, Dough
Cons: No view window
My dad stopped eating bread because he doesn't like the marshmallow stuff that comes from the store. I take care of him and wanted him to have something to make him happy. He has always loved bread and before his stroke, he used to make it himself. I don't have time to do that. He ordered this machine and I now make bread every day or two because everybody who walks by the kitchen takes a piece and making more is so easy!
Bread of life
By Moses mom from Victor, NY on 01/16/2009.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Simple Settings, Easy To Clean, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Consistency
Best Uses: Gluten Free Bread, Pizza Dough, Dough, Loaves, Rolls
Good bread machine. Each loaf, dough, etc. turns out perfect. It is very easy to use, and the receipt booklet has some great receipts.
Awesome breadmaker!
By Tim the Bread Eater from Vine Grove, KY on 01/5/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Simple Settings, Consistency, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
I have never tasted better bread in my life. It is so simple to use and cleaning it is a cinch.
Rated well for a reason
By Richards of Wales from Upstate New York on 12/3/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Simple Settings
Purchased for 85 year old Inlaws that bake homemade everything ... This machine simplifies their lives and allows them to enjoy a fresh loaf of bread about every other day. It works great and will be well used.
Very Happy
By Noname from Centreville, MD on 10/15/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Loaves, Pizza Dough, Dough
Pros: Simple Settings, Consistency, Easy To Use, Delicious Bread
After alot of research and review reading, it was a toss up between this and a more expensive make, since I'm not a professional I decided on this one. Thus far it has been a good decision. It has been used heavily since it was purchased and it has worked great. I have never made bread before,and everything has turned out very well. In fact the family prefers the french bread from this machine over their once favorite bread restaurant, they are even eating the crust. Large capacity will handle almost any bread machine recipe you can find. Simple to use. Instruction manual and recipes are very good and easy to follow. We have a very inexpensive scale under $10, from [...] just fine to measure ingredients.
Panasonia sdyd250 bread machine
By Ed from Indialantic, Fl on 08/26/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Loaves, Sugarfree
Pros: Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency
had same Panasonic bread machine for many years. This is an updated model and we love it.
Easy to clean, great instuctions
By Dee from Windham, Ct on 07/12/2008.
Cons: Arrows are hard to read
Pros: Good construction, Yeast cup, High quality, Rapid Rise, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, Manual is simple
Best Uses: Small Kitchens
Nice unit, make bread about every other day.
I'm impressed!
By Tamra from UT on 07/11/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality
I have made several loaves of bread so far (recipes from the manual). They have been perfect every time. I love my breadmaker! I hope it provides me with years of service!
What were they thinking?
By Mary C. from Flourtown, PA on 06/27/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: Large Kitchens
I used Panasonic's breadmaker for at least a dozen years, and always with perfect results --until last summer, when the bread would often rise too high in the machine, leaving me a mess to clean off the inside of the lid (I used a clothes steamer to loosen the bread that stuck there -- works wonderfully). So with summer here again, I just ordered the newest model and tried it tonight. I assume the machine will bake nicely, but does anyone know where to get a measuring cup for such odd amounts like 16th's, or a scale for quarters of ounces? Also, the old model had dozens and dozens of different recipes in the instruction book but the new model lists only a few, and omits such basic recipes as rye and pumpernickel. No instructions on how to convert the old recipe amounts into the new extra large size. Assuming the bread will bake well tonight, I will recommend this product, but certainly not the instruction book.
"A loaf to boast about"
By Eyethumper from Swartz Creek MI on 06/19/2008.
Pros: Better than a wife, Easy to clean, High quality, Intuitive controls, Good construction
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
Once the unit is started, I can go out and mow the yard and know that once it is finished, there will be the best tasting bread waiting for me to enjoy.
Satisfaction from start to finish
By Joy from Groton, New York on 06/13/2008.
Pros: Easy to clean, High quality
Describe Yourself: Gourmet Cook
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Elaborate Meals
I like the yeast dispenser, and this is the first breadmaker I didn't have to stand over to make sure everything was being kneaded properly. I love it! I use mine primarily to mix and knead the dough and then finish it off myself, but I tried baking a loaf & was completely satisfied with the results. The bread texture was great as well. This is a wonderful product for both experienced cooks and beginners as well as those who don't like to bake.
"A Great Machine!"
By Friar Tuck from Saco, Maine on 06/10/2008.
Best Uses: Average Size
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality
Cons: We have found none.
Using this breadmaker is a cinch! It seems to make near perfect bread. Though we have used only the recipe book which came with the breadmaker, we plan to introduce several recipies from other books. We find its performance better than our previous break machine, and would recommend it without qualification.
Best Bread Machine out there!
By BandeDans from South Milwaukee, WI on 04/22/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction, High quality
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
Thanks to all of you who rated this bread maker. I bought one a year ago and use it to make bread and more so, home made buns. They are so soft and delicious & melt in your mouth. All my neighbors & family love them. The only downfall is it takes 2 1/2 hours to make a batch. I will also spend a day making buns and freeze them with my vacuum sealer and up to 2 months later they are as fresh as the day I made them. I have tried other bread machines. This is the Best, most reasonable, easy to use, easy to clean up Bread Machine out there. If you are a 1st time buyer, please don't hesitate. You will love it!!
Images shared by: BandeDans
BandeDans - Buns made from Dough cycl
Tags: Buns made from Dough cycl
Caption: Homemade Buns
glad I ordered
By Francine from Fort Pierce, Florida on 03/25/2008.
Pros: Easy to clean
Describe Yourself: Gourmet Cook
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
I was disappointed with the quality of the bread. I followed the recipes to the letter and the bread always seemed heavier than I thought it should. I simply wanted a way to make bread easily, without preservatives and this machine does just that. No frills.
I WOULD BUY AGAIN
By SUE from NORTH HAVEN, CT on 03/12/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, WISH IT HAD A WINDOW, Intuitive controls, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: WEEKLY BREAD
SO FAR IT IS EVERYTHING THAT I WANT IT TO BE. WISH IT HAD A WINDOW TO WATCH THE BREAD IN DIFFERENT STAGES.
LOVE IT
By Ghost from Grand Rapids, MI on 03/1/2008.
Describe Yourself: Can't Cook
Pros: Good construction, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality
Best Uses: Small Kitchens
I have had 2 other bread machines from different manufacturers that just didn't bake the bread to my liking. This one is perfect! Love the yeast dispenser.
Great item - so easy to use and fun too!
By Loves to Cook from Ozark Mountains, Arkansas on 02/27/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction
We use the Bread Machine at least three times a week and share our wonderful homemade yummies with friends. So easy to use and have been finding wonderful additonal recipes online. Easy to clean and love to smell that wonderful aroma of bread baking.
I love it!
By Dilly from Belvidere, NE on 02/25/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Cons: Beeper could be louder
I have worn out one bread maker (10 years), had another that didn't work (which I gave away) and now have an ideal machine. We like this bread better than any we can "buy."
great bread machine
By a from a on 02/11/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Simple Meals, Small Kitchens, Dorm Rooms, Large Kitchens
Pros: Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, Good construction, High quality
good machine
I would buy this product again and again
By Linda from Huntsville, Alabama on 02/8/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality
Best Uses: Small Kitchens
I use this machine 3 times a week for our bead. Everything is great about this machine. It bakes the best breads. They aren't any bad things about this machaine.
PERFECT !!!
By J & W from Leesburg, Florida on 01/26/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy to use, Fun, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Good construction, High quality
Cons: None
Best Uses: Small Kitchens
This breadmaker was rated #1 from the info we obtained on the internet. As usual, Abt was in stock, great price, fast delivery, etc., etc. My wife has used it four times. The best store bought bread cannot compete with the bread you'll get from this beauty. Also, it's is VERY easy and fun to use.
The answer to man's love of bread
By Bernie from Florida on 01/16/2008.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
Iused a bread machine many years ago and loved it. I have been looking everywhere for a Panasonic bread machine because of its 13 hour timer. I have yet to try that feature but my husband and I are truly enjoying the mouth-watering breads that we have eaten. The smell alone will stop you in your tracks.
Love this breadmaker
By Molly from Massachusetts on 01/14/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Good construction
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
I am so happy with this breadmaker. I had a Breadman previously and it was very disappointing. It was very loud, so much so, I couldn't be in the house while it was running. The Panasonic is so quiet, you forget you've turned it on! I am very pleased with the quality of the loaves and I love using it for pizza dough. I am looking forward to trying all of the recipes that were included with the machine. I've made the pepperoni bread and it was fantastic! I also think the yeast compartment is a nice addition. The Breadman required you to make a volcano with the dry ingredients then use your finger to create a funnel in the middle to pour the yeast in. The Panasonic has its own yeast compartment which makes it so much easier. It also comes with a liquid/dry measurer and a teaspoon/tablespoon for easy measuring.
Best Breadmaker
By Linda Loo from Santa Barbara, CA on 01/2/2008.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens, Simple Meals, Dorm Rooms
Pros: Good construction, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality
Best buy for the $$$$
Nice Breadmaker!
By Vince from Orlando, FL on 12/20/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Good construction, High quality
Best Uses: Large Kitchens
Cons: None At all
I did some online homework before selecting the Panasonic SDYD250 bread machine. I know I made the right choice! It makes good bread period! Just put the ingredients in...it does the rest automatically...The best cycle is standard 4 hr bake..Short cycle comes out little doughy!
I love this product.
By amy from Raleigh, NC on 12/12/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Simple Meals
I use this product almost every other day. Bread is so fresh and delicious. My family love homemade bread. I baked bread and give my friends and neighbors. Three of my friend bought this bread machine.
THIS breadmaker actually works!
By Debbie from Worcester, NY on 12/4/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Perfect bread everytime, Intuitive controls, High quality, Very large loaf of bread, Good construction
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Small Kitchens
I can control the quality of the ingredients that go in to my food....no preservatives or coloring agents or other harmful toxins..I just add the ingredients in a matter of a few minutes, then set the controls and forget about it! Then magically I have a perfect loaf of bread!
I would buy itagain
By Deano from Albert Lea, MN on 11/23/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean
Cons: Long bake times
Makes a great loaf everytime. The recipes that come with it are very good and are better than the premixed ones you can buy in the store. I make 1-2 loaves a week and add nuts and bran for fiber and the bread is great.
I love it!!
By sail1993 from Medford, MA on 11/17/2007.
Pros: Intuitive controls, Quiet, Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction
I love this bread maker. I did a lot of research before making this purchase and I'm very pleased with my choice. I have sworn off buying bread since my purchase. I like the rectangular shape of the loaf over the square shape you get from most bread machines. The sandwich setting makes a wonderful size loaf of soft crusted bread and the raisin (fruit) setting prevents the fruit from getting chopped so small that they disappear. For nut breads I suggest using the raisin setting so they don't disappear as well. The only drawbacks I can find is that on the largest size setting (2 1/2 pound) the bread pushes on the top of the bread maker as it bakes. This opens the lid and can cause the bread to collapse (heat loss) or be misshapen. Rather stupid design but I don't really need or want a loaf that tall. And on the 2 hour "bake rapid" setting the crust comes out darker and harder than on the regular 4-hour settings. I imagine this is due to higher heat and probably would happen on any model. I still highly recommend this model and would purchase it again in a heartbeat.
The bread machine works very well.
By Wireman from Charlotte, NC on 11/15/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction, Intuitive controls, High quality
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Simple Meals, Large Kitchens
I make at least two loafs a week. Every loaf I baked so far exceeded my expectations.
Very impressed with this product
By su from chicago on 11/12/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
Must read directions first, and follow the directions. If this is done, the product is easy to use.
I would buy this product again.
By momoftwo from kansas city, kansas on 11/9/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Simple Meals
This breadmaker is easy to use. I have made bread as well as dough for pizza. Both turned out great. I am very happy with this product.
Better than Zojirushi
By FS from Cleveland, Ohio on 10/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: Simple Meals
Purchased the Panasonic on the advice of a friend. I also have the Zojirushi and have used it for a number of years. Overall, I find the quality and texture of the bread from the panasonic machine is superior and larger than the bread from the Zojirushi.
Great Bread - but still some glitches
By CookinCJ from Brookfield, IL on 10/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Large counter space
Cons: Noisy
I have been using Automatic Breadmakers for a long time. Each one has its own good and bad features. This one is a little complicated to figure out how to use the digital panel when programming the kind of bread you want to make. My main problem is when the power goes out or you decide to cancel a program. Once you cancel you can't reprogram the machine to do anything else for at least 30 minutes. What a pain. If I decide that I want to use the rapid cycle after I start the regular cycle, you have to wait a long time. Otherwise I must say that the bread turns out great. I haven't made all of the different kinds of bread that are included in the recipe book, but the 3 or 4 have I have tried have turned out wonderful.
Great Breadmaker!!
By Lee from St Louis, MO on 10/26/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Intuitive controls
Cons: Hard to Clean
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Dorm Rooms, Small Kitchens
Great breadmaker! Easy to use, but a little bit difficult in cleaning.
I would recommend this product
By SW from Great Falls, VA on 10/18/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Intuitive controls, Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality
I used it for bread and dough. My first time ever using bread machine (or making bread). It was easy and came out very good![...]
Panasonic SDYD250 Bread Maker
By kckimmy from Lenexa, KS on 10/15/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, Intuitive controls, High quality, Easy to clean
I've owned a previous Panasonic breadmaker and loved it. Had to go on-line to find a replacement when I wore my first one out. I love this breadmaker, makes perfect bread every time. All my family request that I bring my bread to any family function. Great machine!
Reliable machine, wonderful bread
By Home chef from Spokane, WA on 10/14/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: High quality, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, Good construction
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
I use the breadmaker every day so that my family can have freshly baked bread. I like the fact that the quality of all the different breads is excellent and consistent. With my old bread machines, for example, it was not possible to make good dark breads. Now, I most often use the wonderful whole wheat recipes included in the manual.
Great machine
By alberta from Franktown, CO on 10/11/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction
Best Uses: Small Kitchens
It makes wonderful rye bread. Bought this unit because of the reviews. I'm glad I did.
Easy to operate like the last one I owne
By s from florida on 10/5/2007.
:
makes great bread! and it is easy!
No Guess Work!
By Irish Twins from MidWest, Il. on 09/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Busy Mom Of Two Under Two, Avid Cook
Cons: No Color Selection, UpRight Pan
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Elaborate Meals, Dorm Rooms, Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
Pros: Unique Feature, Good construction, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality
I wanted to stay away from white appliances but no trendy color selection is the only negative for this breadmaker! I am not a baker by nature, so I love the gentle alarm's as well as the seperate yeast compartment. The unique features of this bread maker take the guess work out of each stage for making dough/breads. I can now give my family of four healthy alternatives and use a wider varity of flours, seeds and fruits/veggies, all preservative free!
Great Machine
By just joe from Chiloquin, OR on 09/27/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Bread when I need it
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Good construction
Nice to have warm bread at 5 PM to go with our wine and cheese, nice big slices for Texas toast and French Bread. Was hard to find a "bread Box" for the size of loaf.
Makes wonderful bread
By bread addict from Toledo, OH on 09/18/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Cons: Can't view bread
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Quiet, Good construction
Best Uses: Make bread daily
Didn't personally care for the recipes that came with the bread maker. However, I tried a few of my own favorite bread recipes. I was amazed at how great the bread came out; tastey with a delightful crispy crust.
Don't settle for anything but the BEST
By Grandma Annie from San Diego, CA on 09/10/2007.
:
A very quality product. Use is very straight forward. The bread came out perfect and was delicious. Just like my mother made that took her almost all day. Don't know how I got along without it. Am now trying different kinds of breads and roll dough. The yeast dispenser makes all the difference I think. Can't think of anything I would change. Thank you.
Based upon initial use, excellant result
By Not applicable from Dayton Ohio on 08/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook, Gourmet Cook
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals
Pros: Good construction, High quality
Cooking Specialty Breads
Whole Wheat Tips
By madetender from Clayton, NM on 08/13/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Dorm Rooms, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
Pros: Intuitive controls, High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
We make whole grain breads exclusively, and daily in our Panasonic. This is a great, light recipe that always works. Dry 3 2/3 cup whole wheat flour (Hard Red Wheat +Hard White wheat combo or all Hard White wheat) 3/4 cup unbleached white flour 3/4 c quick oats 3 T vital wheat gluten 2 t salt 1 3/4 t baking yeast Liquid 1 1/2 cups water 2 T applesauce or apple juice concentrate 2 T honey Set this loaf on X Large and Rapid Bake Whole wheat. Always use Rapic Bake for Whole wheat which is 3 hrs. The regular cycle is 5 hrs and that is too long. It tastes and smells "yeasty". This recipe with these settings will be brown on top and light and taste really good. You can open the lid of your panasonic after the yeast goes in when it clicks which is at 2:42 for the Rapid Bake Whole wheat Setting. Let it knead a bit then check the dough. Sometimes a person needs to add a couple of more Tablespoons of flour or a Tablespoon of water if it is dry. The dough needs to be elastic but not real "sticky". Mainly the recipe works but there are variables with measuring and ingredients that make it better to check the dough and make sure it is not too sticky or dry. The machine stops kneading at 2:31 on the Rapid Rise Whole wheat setting. I am VERY HAPPY with my machine. I am telling all my busy friends that this is the way to go for supplying your family with healthful and tasty bread.
Satisfied
By madetender from Clayton, NM on 08/9/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Simple Meals, Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens, Dorm Rooms
Pros: Good construction, Attractive, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality
I bake Whole Wheat bread exclusively. I have for more than 15 years, by hand and with a Boshe kneading machine. I am enjoying the simplicity of producing a nice loaf of bread by just putting ingredients in the pan and pressing a few buttons. The Rapid Bake setting is the best for baking Whole Grain Breads, which is a 3 hour cycle. The 5 hour cycle may result in a "yeasty" smelling and tasting product. It is too long to keep the dough warm. I tried it in the Panasonic machine. I have learned over the years that too long of having dough sitting around and warm results in that. For whole wheat Bread it is necessary to use "vital wheat gluten". 4 Tablespoons seems to be the best per loaf large or extra large. Adding 1/2 to 3/4 cup of white flour makes a nicer loaf. Hard white wheat may be preferable or a combination of Hard White Wheat and Hard Red Wheat. Hard White Wheat gives a lighter loaf and not so moist. Don't worry with a large loaf as the machine makes, it is moist enough. I have been using a book called "The Bread Machine Cookbood IV" by Donna Rathmell German. It is great for whole grain breads. You can purchase one used online. Just make sure and add the gluten and some white flour in some recipes to make them a little ligher. I also learned that baking a large loaf (medium in my cookbood and most other bread machine recipes) on the extra large (large in my cookbook and most other bread machine recipes)setting on this machine, results in a browner top to the loaf which is very nice. I am completely satisfied with this bread machine. I believe that one kneading paddle is completely adequate to do the job for a small loaf of bread. One of the "double the price" machines sells on the fact of 2 kneading paddles. I think that probably the dought travels from paddle to paddle in the machine, in essense only being kneaded by one paddle at a time anyway. To have a lump of dough "torn" by 2 paddles would weaken the gluten not strengthen it. So I beleve you can safely save yourself [$]and get this machine. It is attractive and not too heavy that it can be transferred into a large cabinet for storage.
Good Bread Machine
By Doc from Port Lavaca Texas on 08/6/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction, High quality
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Simple Meals, Small Kitchens, Elaborate Meals
Cons: Somewhat expensive
Makes good bread and large loaves
Excellent breadmaker!!
By Nan from Oakland, CA on 08/1/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Good construction
Cons: Limited program options
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Small Kitchens
With this breadmaker, I no longer shop breads at grocery store. My family can enjoy fresh made bread of various flavors every morning. I can only wish if this breadmaker has a timer function. That's why I couldn't give 5 stars.
First time use
By Jim from Kinston, NC on 07/30/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: High quality, Intuitive controls, Good construction, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Simple Meals
Fresh bread and the smell when it's cooking make owning a bread maker a must.
The best
By Jan from Punxsutawney, PA on 07/6/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction, Intuitive controls
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Elaborate Meals, Dorm Rooms
Cons: There are no cons.
I'm really impressed with this machine. I realized I had not added quite enough water to the very first loaf of bread I baked, but the bread came out fine. I was able to halve one of my favorite hand-kneaded recipes (it made two loaves) and this machine handled it beautifully. Wonderful.
Very nice product.
By Sanddollar29 from Troup, Texas on 07/4/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Dorm Rooms, Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Elaborate Meals
Pros: Intuitive controls, High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
This is a very good breadmaker. I have not had a failure at all [...] I especially like the automatic yeast dispenser. Panasonic makes a very good, reliable product. The French bread is delicious with a very crisp crust. I have nothing but good experiences with this machine.
Kids Love it
By madhowl from Keller, TX on 07/1/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Elaborate Meals, Simple Meals
I purchased this as a birthday gift for my wife and I am glad that it works so well. We have not had a failed loaf yet. Admittedly, the kids love the white bread loaf, but don't really care for the wheat bread much. The wheat bread recipe is too heavy and it would be nice to have a wheat/white flour recipe. I will check online for it. My main issue with this oven is that it does not have a backlit LCD display. I often put the ingredients in near bedtime while everyone is going to sleep. I don't want to turn on big kitchen lights to see the LCD, but must do so. Additionally, the angle of the LCD must be meant for taller people as I have to go on my tip-toes to see it clearly.
Great Bread
By Mar from Michigan on 06/12/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens, Simple Meals
This is my third Panasonic Bread Bakery. I upgraded the first one to get a bigger loaf. The second one fell off my shelf and the lid broke, so I replaced it with this new one. I searched the internet to find one, as not all department stores carry them. I won't buy any other bread bakery than Panasonic. Love the yeast dispenser and perfect loaves every time!!
Good Buy
By Walt from Minneapolis, Minn. on 06/5/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook, Only cook 15 yrs
Pros: Good construction, Intuitive controls, High quality
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Elaborate Meals
I had a Panasonic mixer for at least 12 years and bought maybe 2 loaves of bread in that time. Finally the drive was slipping and I felt it had served me well so I bought another
Breadmaker works as promised
By Bob the baker from CT on 05/23/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook, Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction, Intuitive controls, High quality
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
My son recommended this bread maker as he has one. Both sons and I gave it to my wife/their mother for Mother's Day. Works great!
I would buy this product again and again
By Tina from St. Louis, MO on 05/23/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Good construction
Great product for a good price!
Good, not great!
By kschwep from Murray,KY on 05/21/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook, Gourmet Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Dorm Rooms, Small Kitchens
Pretty good machine. Just makes loaf too small for a family of five. We are used to a bread machine with a vertical loaf. Even if we make the extra large loaf it just makes taller bread which is not too great for sandwiches, which is what we mostly use it for. We ONLY use the bread machine--we don't buy any bread from the store.
Complete satisfaction
By John from West Virginia on 05/3/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Elaborate Meals, Large Kitchens
Exceeded expectations. Easy to use and clean. Makes a perfect loaf every time...
Great machine, you can't go wrong!
By Benjas from Cinti, OH on 04/22/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Good construction, High quality
Cons: Noisy
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Simple Meals, Elaborate Meals
Nice machine, solid construction. automatic yeast dosing a big plus! My only two complains are 1) it is a bit noisy. I can't see how other machines would be less noisy, I think it is just a fact of breadmakers. To me, in my tiny apartment, this means I can't really use it for fresh bread in the morning, as it wakes me up at 4 am with the kneading. 2) too few recipes included. A CD with 100 recipes would probably add only $1 to the cost of the machine.
Great machine, will highly recommend
By can't make dough from Livonia, MI on 04/19/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Cons: None
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
Pros: Yeast dispenser, Easy to clean, High quality, Intuitive controls, Good construction
Panasonic makes the BEST breadmaker, hands down.[...]
Extremely pleased with this item.
By Rie from Richmond, VA on 04/12/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
Pros: Wife loves it, High quality, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, Good construction
My wife insisted we buy this higher end model breadmaker and we are glad we did. The quality of the product is worth the extra expense. The only odd thing, and I imagine this applies to all breadmakers? , is that this machine leaves an open spot in the bottom of the finished loaf of bread. The open spot is about an inch deep and is caused by the agitator piece/mixer wing built into the bottom of the inner shell. Overall: very satisfied with this product.
great breadmaker
By Dawn from Middletown, RI on 04/3/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality
Best Uses: Large Kitchens
So easy to use once you get the hang using the different settings, etc. Overall I love it! It does make some noise when kneading, but I don't find it too bad.
Nice unit
By b52taco from Grand Rapids, MI 49507 on 04/2/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Good construction
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Small Kitchens
Very Nice unit!
Great Bread
By Dave from Allentown, PA on 04/2/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Cons: Haven't found any so far
Pros: High quality, Easy to use great bread, Good construction, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Dorm Rooms, Simple Meals, Elaborate Meals
I normally have made my own bread from scatch. I thought I would give a machine a try. I am so impressed with the ease of use and quality of the bread that I have not made my own bread since I received the bread maker.
Very easy to use and makes great bread!
By steelers fan from harrisburg, pa on 04/2/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Best Uses: Best for making bread
Pros: Easy instructions, Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality
Met my expectations for a bread machine. Wish it had a Jam maker like some of the other bread machines on the market.
Great bread!
By Jackie from Lexington, KY on 04/2/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality
Cons: No back light
This is exactly what I wanted in a bread machine. I was given the Sunbeam as a present but the bread rarely came out correctly--it would rise but then fall. I've used the same recipes with the Panasonic and they have turned out well! The machine is fairly small for the counter, quiet and easy to use. The lack of a back light for the control panel is not a big problem but could be a good addition for future models.
Easy to use, Easy to clean
By Penny from Englewood, NJ on 03/30/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls
Best Uses: Large Kitchens
Makes wonderful bread the first time. Easy to use, easy to clean.
Very Good!
By V. from Los Alamos, NM on 03/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: High quality, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, Good construction
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
I purchased this product based on the reviews I found online. I was not disapointed. Quality product, easy to use, nice features (pizza dough, rapid bake) and esthetically pleasing if that matters to you. You need to experiment a little at the begining, but that is necessary with any other breadmaker. I make whole wheat breads and I live at an altitude of 7200ft...probably the worst situation. So I had to combine some regular flour (30%)with the whole wheat flour and to use double the amount of yeast recommended. And I get tall, fluffy,wonderfully smelling bread. I recommend this product.
great bread and quiet too
By solsticekid from san jose, CA on 03/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Cons: Long run time
Pros: Mixes well, Extremely quiet, High quality, Good construction, Easy to clean
I use my bread machine about 5 times a week and have gone through about 5 machines in the past 12 years. The main thing I notice about this machine is that it is quiet, a real plus if you want to run it overnight, and it mixes well, no need to scrape the flour out of the corners during the mixing cycle. I have not used the recipes from the book that comes with the machine yet but for whole wheat bread the result s out perform the Oster machine I had last. I can use a higher percentage of whole wheat flour (80% vs 50% with the Oster) and still get bread that my kids enjoy (not too dense and hard). The regular cycle does take 4 hours which is significantly longer than the Oster which is 3 hours, overall it is a fair tradeoff.
A great choice!
By Viking from Upstate New York on 03/28/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality
Best Uses: Healthy breads
Cons: Rapid mode takes 2 hours
This makes wonderful bread and makes me feel like a professional bread maker! The one draw back is that the rapid method takes 2 hours - my previous breadmaker would produce a fine loaf in 1 hour - now that's what I call RAPID.
Works great, quiet, but no 1 lb loaf.
By Smoky Joe from Rochester, MN on 03/26/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Intuitive controls, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
So far the unit works great. It's much quieter than previous machines I've owned. The crust is just a tad bit darker than other machines if that would be a problem for you. It makes great pizza dough. The dough setting is shorter than other machines I've had. The only caveat I have is that the loaf sizes are maked M, L, and XL. We finally figured out that means 1.5#, 2#, and 2.5#. I would like the option of making only a 1 lb loaf. I tried using a 1 lb loaf recipe I've been using for years but it gets a bit over done. Other than that it works great.
I love it!!!!
By Joan from Rochester, MN on 03/24/2007.
Describe Yourself: Avid Cook
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Easy to clean, Intuitive controls
Best Uses: Simple Meals, Elaborate Meals, Large Kitchens
It makes delicious bread.
Very Reliable and Efficient
By Dan from Cleveland, Ohio on 03/23/2007.
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook
Pros: Easy to clean, Intuitive controls, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
A good looking, very efficient, and very very easy to clean. The controls are user friendly and the quality of the bread if topnotch.
Lacking some features
By Gary from Cabot, VT on 02/20/2007.
Pros: Compact Storage, Large capacity
Best Uses: Loaves
Cons: unlit LCD panel
The timer cannot be used if you want to have pizza dough ready when you come home. If I knew this, I would not have purchased this machine. The LCD screen is unlit. Even my cheap bread maker had these features. What were they thinking? I'm beginning to think that the purchase price was not worth it. I hope the quality of the bread proves me wrong.
"I would buy this product again
By Ann from Rocky Mount,Virginia on 02/19/2007.
Pros: Compact Storage, Simple Settings, The auto yeast release, Consistency, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Gluten Free Bread, Loaves, Sandwiches
Cons: Needs a window in top
I have had my bread maker for about 3 weeks . After many days of reading reviews on many types of bread makers I felt this one suited my needs and was affortable. I have made several loaves since I got my machine from recipes that were included, mixes, and my own all turned out beautifully. The only change that I would like to see would be a window in top to view process ofthe bread.
Easy and Good
By Erwin from Hazel Green, AL on 02/19/2007.
Best Uses: Loaves
Pros: Simple Settings, Delicious Bread
I researched about 30 different bread machines before buying this one. They ranged from about $44 to about $200. I purchased this one because of the amount of favorable reviews it had. [...]The directions that come with the machine are easy to understand and follow. In my experience, if the operating instructions are followed and the recipe measurements are made carefully the machine works flawlessly and makes very good bread every time. I was so impressed with the machine I bought a second one as a present for my Sister.
Great product, worth the price!
By Tina from Columbus, OH on 02/19/2007.
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
Our first bread maker and all the breads we've made so far turned out great. We have tried recipes from the booklet that comes with the bread maker as well as some we found on the internet. We are using scales for measuring, as recommended. A good buy!!!
Great model, cheaper than buying bread
By the bread guy from Battle Creek, MI on 02/18/2007.
Best Uses: Daily bread supply
Pros: Durable machine
Cons: None
We had an older model (205) for about seven years until it would not turn the paddle any more. We loved the Panasonic, so we searched for parts and discovered the new model to be the better choice. I made pizza dough (new feature) as soon as I pulled it out of the box. It worked great. the newer model has a bigger pan than our old model.
Fabulous Product
By Nicky from Denver, Colorado on 02/12/2007.
Pros: Good Value, High Quality, Durable
I absolutely love this breadmaker. I purchased it as my son is allergic to soy, and all the store bread has soybean oil in the ingredients. I have baked several types of loaves, including pizza dough, and they have all turned out well and extremely tasty. The product is very easy to use, easy to clean and I love it.
Great results!
By Bread Mama from Jasper, GA on 02/12/2007.
Pros: Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Cons: no viewing window
Haved owned other bread makers with lots of bells and whistles and had terrible results, but this one has performed beautifully 100% of the time. Only two drawbacks that I have found so far: there is no viewing window - although with most machines you can't really see anything anyway, so it's no big deal -- and the whole wheat cycle takes five hours. There is a shorter cycle available, but the results weren't as good. All in all, though, a great machine.
Best value for the money
By JC from Seattle on 02/8/2007.
Pros: Good Value
Love it.
I would buy this product again.
By jadie from Riverton, WY on 02/8/2007.
Pros: Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Easy and makes a great loaf of bread!!!
I would gladly buy the same product
By avid bread maker from everett, wa on 01/31/2007.
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Loaves
I have had bread makers since 1999, this is my third one and it is by far the best one I have ever used. The menu is comprehensive, the manual has nice explanations of how bread is made and the pivotal moments of bread making. The French bread is consistently better than what could usually be bought commercially. Each time we have guests, they prefer eating bread than the main course. I have already recommended the machine and the vendor to several friends and co-workers. Definitely will buy again when the time comes.
Great bread the from the first loaf
By Patricia from Punta Gorda, Florida on 01/31/2007.
Pros: Great for first timers, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency
Cons: Noisy
Best Uses: Whole wheat bread, Sandwiches, Loaves
I'm a first time bread machine user. I used to make bread by hand. this machine makes bread as good as my hand made ever was and with a lot less work. I haven't gotten a bad loaf yet.
Bread Maker This is my 3rd Panasonic
By June Bug from Desert Hot Springs, CA on 01/29/2007.
Pros: Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Simple Settings, Consistency
Best Uses: Loaves
This is my 3rd Panasonic Bread Maker. I wouldn't buy anythingelse. It does everything I want a bread machine to do.
I like it ;)
By Boy from New York, NY on 01/29/2007.
Pros: Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Gluten Free Bread
Cons: Large Capacity
I bought this online and I really like it.Just try and you will see the result. Thank you
Grrrrreatttt!!!!
By Boneymoe from Pigs Hollow Michigan (that's Utica 2 U) on 01/29/2007.
Pros: Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency
This was the fourth one I bought. My wife has the original and three of my four kids now have one. Only problem I see is that I'm gaining weight. Lub & kisses, Phil & Sandy
Fantastic bread maker
By ginalolajupiter from Firestone, Colorado on 01/27/2007.
Pros: Compact Storage, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency
I bought this bread maker for my husband for his birthday, he likes to cook & bake. This bread maker is easy to do. Just put the ingredents in fix the settings and go. Couple of hours later hot fresh bread. And the loaves are just the right size for the 2 of us. We love it.
Solid Machine
By Shwartz01 from Lafayette, IN on 01/24/2007.
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
Cons: Rapid mode takes 2 hours, No viewing window
After spending a year in France, my heart yearned for eating fresh bread every day. After searching around, I landed on the Panasonic SDYD250. Part of the draw was the durability that other customers have noted. I've had the machine for 3 weeks and have yet to be disappointed with a single loaf (I've made about 8 so far...and pizza dough). The crust option lets you choose three colors (light, medium, and dark), which works just fine. Cleaning is a snap, especially because the metal paddle stays in the pan instead of coming out inside the bread. Also the automatic yeast dispenser is an excellent idea so the yeast is added when the water is the correct temperature...even when the machine is programmed to wait several hours. The only downsides that I've noticed is that there isn't a window on the lid to look at the bread as it's baking. Also the timing function is slightly difficult; instead of asking the time at which you want the bread to be finished, you have to tell the machine how many hours to wait until starting. Of course these issues are minor in comparision.
Previous one lasted 20 years!!
By Shirley from Naperville, IL on 01/19/2007.
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
Bought Panasonic breadmaker when they first came out and used it for 20 years or so until last month. Probably replacement part would have fixed it but cost is low enough to replace with new one. Have shared my family recipe with relatives who have other brand machines and none turned out properly...must be the Panasonic works best! My first was top of the line at the time and this is very similar in design so I am very pleased to know how it works and even makes larger loaves than the original.
Panasonic breadmaker - great product
By Houston Rower from Houston, TX on 01/11/2007.
Best Uses: Loaves
Pros: Simple Settings, Compact Storage, Delicious Bread, Consistency
Great product if you like real bread. Takes very little time to do the prep work. Set the machine's timer and you'll wake to the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Best bread machine (We've owned 4)
By Daily bread from USA on 01/9/2007.
Pros: Delicious Bread, Consistent, Low noise, Foolproof
We eat a loaf of plain bread a day (sometimes whole wheat). We like bread with good body, flavor, and no excessive sweetness, unless it is some kind of desert, tea-time type of bread. Going to the store everyday is a chore, and costly too since ultra fresh, non-factory bread is priced as a luxury item, assuming you can even find it. We have owned 4 machines in 11 years. One of them delivered consistently for 3 1/2 years, the 3 others, including one of the best known brand, were very inconsistent from loaf to loaf, and finding and using a 'standard' recipe was impossible, and endlessly frustrating. We selected the Panasonic machine after researching bread machine forums in France and Belgium, where they take their bread very, very seriously. After three weeks of making bread daily, and trying various settings and recipes, we can say without hesitation that this is the best bread machine we have used. It not only produces perfect bread every time, with excellent crust and good, even texture and chew, but it is also far more forgiving of measurement errors and ingredient substitutions than others. One thing to know: cycles are considerably longer than in other brands (4 hours for plain bread, 6 for French!). However, the 'rapid' cycle (2 hours) produces bread that is already as good or better than those other machines, so even if speed is essential, I would still go with the Panasonic. Personal flour recommendation, from standard grocery stores: King Arthur bread flours
A Great Machine at a Great Price
By Steve from Torrance, CA on 01/9/2007.
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves
I purchased the Panasonic Bread Machine over the holidays [...]I have used a bread machine prior to this so I was familiar with bread machines. My first loaf was 100% whole wheat and I used the recipe provided by the Panasonic manual. I measured all ingredients as exact as I could (very importantn), put the dry ingredients in first (this was surprising because my last machine said to do the opposite) and then poured in the liquied ingredietns - water and molasses. I put the dried yeast in the automatic dispenser which was quite a novel idea. I followed the easy instructions for the correct settings, i.e. size of loaf, type of crust, type of bread, etc. I made a 2 1/2 lb loaf and five hours later, it was done. It slipped easily out of the container, cleanup was simply a breeze, and the loaf was done to perfection. It tasted perfect and sliced easily. Panasonic has done a terrific job with this bread machine. Since then, I have made a couple of more loaves, each done exactly as I specified. For any bread machine under $[...], this machine is probably the best one out there and well worth every penny. I have done extensive research on bread machines before I bought it and this is the best value with the best resutls. Don't go for the cheap ones because they don't have the sophisticated electronics for monitoring the temperature of the dough and correct time for kneading, resting and baking the dough. Automatic dispensing of the yeast at exactly the right time also assures a perfect loaf The only place for improvement might be for Panasonic to provide a window on the lid to monitor the bread as it bakes although this certainly isn't necessary and to provide a locking lid once the process starts. I can honestly say that I would recommend this machine to all my friends [...].
Panasonic Bread Maker
By Loves Bread from Skokie, IL on 01/9/2007.
Best Uses: Loaves
Pros: Simple Settings, Consistency, Compact Storage, Delicious Bread
Panasonic makes the best bread maker on the market; this is our second Panasonic purchase[...] in 12 years and we will always buy Panasonic!
Just as advertised
By Bruce from Mayville, NY on 12/18/2006.
Best Uses: All that I have tried so
Pros: Simple Settings, Consistency, Delicious Bread
I read a lot of reviews on this unit and bought it as a result of these reviews. I am thrilled to say that all the positive reviews are true. This machine is very quiet (compared to my old Breadman machine)and makes consistently great bread. The French bread is fabulous. I would highly recommend this to any one looking for a bread machine. The price is a little higher than other brands but is worth every penny.
Best Bread, but..
By Phyllis, baker person from Newport News, VA on 12/13/2006.
:
Can depend on delicious bread,any recipe. It rises higher--wonderful texture. One big complaint: The tiny, dark control panel is most inconvenient. As long as I have this unit, I will have to use a flashlight to program the machine , as it is on the flat lid, and dark, dark, especially under an overhead cabinet where most are kept. It seems that the crust gets too brown in certain places on the loaf when programmed to Medium. I like the fact that the paddle does not come out with the completed loaf. I like the somewhat elongated shape. The beeper is not loud enough. I have missed it every time when wanting to add an ingredient. You have to be near it to hear it--and I have good hearing. It's a bare little squeak. It is not necessary to weigh ingredients at all. Recipes from many sources work beautifully. Skip the weighing. This review may sound critical, but I do love the machine and am getting ready to make another beautiful loaf this morning. I have had two other machines, none as good as this one.
Excellent product[...]
By Miss Barbara from Arkansas on 12/11/2006.
Best Uses: Great raisin bread too, Loaves, Sandwiches
Pros: Simple Settings, Delicious Bread, Consistency
I love the way the yeast dispenser waits to add yeast until the temperature of the ingredients is perfect. You can start with cold water. The machine does the rest. I bought a small electronic scale to get exact measurements on flour and other dry ingredients. Works great! This is my fourth and BEST bread machine.
The best bread maker I ever had.
By Alex from Southfield, Michigan on 12/11/2006.
Cons: Cons: none
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Sandwiches, Loaves, It is good for everything, Gluten Free Bread
This is my 5th bread maker and second in the row by Panasonic. My first Panasonic (SD-YD205) died after 6 years of service producing 3 loaves a week. So I bought the Panasonic SD-YD250 and it is even better than previous model. I believe it is the best bread maker on market.
I love this product encourage everyone t
By Agnes from Chicago, IL on 12/9/2006.
Pros: Consistency, Compact Storage, Simple Settings
Best Uses: Gluten Free Bread, Sandwiches
Love it it works best compared to other brands and we already have one almost everyone in our church and family as well..... we do recommend this to a lot of people.
nice big loafs, golden texture
By dean from Kentucky on 12/9/2006.
Pros: Delicious Bread
Did not like the texture of the bread with the quick cycle... However, the other cycles made perfect bread...Delicious!!
quiet and easy with great results
By dana from Tucson, AZ on 12/7/2006.
Cons: Limited program options
Best Uses: Sandwiches, Making dough, Loaves
Pros: Very quiet, Delicious Bread, Seperate yeast dispenser, Large capacity, Simple Settings, Doesn't "walk", Consistency
Overall very pleased with this machine. Easy to use; just put the ingredients in, press the settings, and wait. I haven't used recipes that came with the machine yet, but rather jumped in experimenting some and using other recipes that I liked well when done by hand. For the most part I have met with success. I purchased this machine since making bread completely by hand takes timing and attention that I simply can not give it due to 3 kids under 5 years old. Buying good bread at the store is very expensive now, too, and my goal is to stop buying any bread except the occassional rustic sourdough. I do wish I could program the machine with my own cycles of kneading/rising/resting, etc, but did not feel the extra $ for the zojirushi was worth having this ability. Also the panasonic is the only machine I know of that the yeast is kept seperate until it's ready for it. I think this is good; no need to worry about ingredients being too cool and killing the yeast. One note about raisins. I saw a review in which the person said their raisins always ended by the pan and got burnt. I have not had this problem and am guessing that there was not enough moisture in their loaf. fyi, there is a beeper saying when to add fruit on a couple of the cycles. This is supposedly because the fruit will get crushed in the kneading process if they were to go through the whole process and not just the last few minutes of it. If you do use this feature tho, you can not set it on timer. Last, I would like to note that I am very impressed with how quiet this machine is. I can barely tell it's on! Very good buy.
happy with this ...& great booklet incl
By Susan from Northern Front Range of Colorado on 11/29/2006.
Pros: Consistency, Delicious Bread, Very quiet, Simple Settings, More vertical than wide
Best Uses: Imix quick in pizza cycle, Sandwiches, Loaves
The very first thing I noticed was the quietness; you will hear several clicks as the yeast is dispensed, which is actually reassuring. It is more vertical than wide, a plus in my kitchen. This machine does it all...absolutely great to save your hands and your time. I made dough for bread and cooked it in the oven.Then I used the pizza cycle to simply mix the bread ingredients and I did the final rising in a 90 degree oven and then cooked it in that oven(got a loaf that looks good enough for a photo shoot). Then I made pizza...wonderful. I used the dough cycle for making sticky buns, which disappeared, so I made more right away. Then, at last, I made loaves using the entire mix/rise/cook cycle. I am very pleased with ALL the results. All the dough is beautiful and silky. I use 'white whole wheat' with all-white flour, and occasionally mostly whole wheat flour. All good. You can go with a big or small loaf. The long *(13 hour)timer* is great. So far, by having a multi-function bread machine and a quality hand-held, I have avoided getting a big stand-mixer. I would give this as a gift to someone I love. The *controls* are very easy to understand. I did not immediately read the booklet's instructions on how to push the buttons. The *booklet* is very thorough, and I did read it through after a bit...it is well-written, with recipes and lots of useful infomation, ****especially if you're a novice cook. There's an 800# on the front cover for Bread Bakery help and advice! I will be baking banana bread and everything in Lora Brody's bread machine cookbook. I had been living without a machine for 3 months when I wore out the old one (this new one is my third..I cook a lot and they just wear out after 5 or 6 years in my kitchen). I cannot rate Gluten-Free, as I have never cooked that way.
Super, easy to use, bread machine
By June Cleaver I'm Not from Baltimore, MD on 11/27/2006.
Cons: A little tricky toprogram
Pros: Delicious Bread, Easy to clean, Consistency, Easy to load
Best Uses: Loaves
Had a little trouble programming the machine the first time I used it - pressed start on the wrong program - had to unplug and wait for the machine to reset itself. Bread is excellent, soft consistency. I use the machine every 2-3 days and have not had a bad loaf - this includes using the timer for up to 11 hours.
bread man
By breadmaker from richmond, va on 11/22/2006.
Pros: Consistency, Simple Settings, Compact Storage, Delicious Bread
Best Uses: Loaves, Gluten Free Bread, Sandwiches
Cons: Noisy, Difficult to Clean, Lacks Variety
lllloooovvvveeee
Fantastic Bread Machine[...]
By Phyllis from Carson City, NV on 11/16/2006.
Cons: Nothing bad at all
Best Uses: Rolls buns the best
Pros: Simple Settings, Consistency, Delicious Bread, Best present to give
I have purchased Panasonic Bread Machines since 1987. They keep getting better. This model I have purchased 7 of them for presents. The best is now other people can smell the warm scent of baking bread and have it ready in 1:55 minutes. No other bread machine can compare with the preformance and taste that Panasonic does. The only draw back is the older machines had better recipe books for easy of learning how to enjoy this delightful machine.
Exellent bread maker
By artisti007@hotmail.com from Brooklyn,NY on 10/16/2006.
Best Uses: Loaves
Cons: None
Pros: Quiet, Simple Settings, Consistency, Delicious Bread, Compact Storage
all im saying is that this machine is great,have been makeing bread everyday since i got it my wife loves it easy to make ,no mess, just put the ingridients set it and you can have a loaf a bread in 2 hours,i love the smell of fresh baked bread,non stick so no matter how you make it the bread comes out whole
Excellent machine
By Markitect from St. Louis on 09/27/2006.
Best Uses: Breakfast, Quick bread for company
Pros: Nice crust, Good construction, Easy to clean
I like the soft crust and nice texture of the bread. All the recipes so far have given good results. We make raisin bread overnight for breakfast every week, plus pizza dough and regular bread for meals.
I really love this bread maker
By JJ from Arcadia, CA on 09/18/2006.
Cons: A few minor issues
Pros: Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Elaborate Meals, Simple Meals, Small Kitchens
I bought a Zojirushi bread maker at first. Because it was making loud noise during kneeding, I returned it after a month of usage. After comparing reviews about various bread makers, I decided to try Panosonic. It turned out to be a good decision for me. The panasonic bread machine is very quiet compare to Zojirushi and Breadman. The bread quality from Panasonic seems to be the best too. The baked bread came out a lot easier than Zojirushi. The machine itself has very good construction. It meets or exceeds my expectations in many ways. I have a few minor issues with this machine. When making raisin bread, a few raisins always come out of the pan during kneeding and get burned during the baking process. The button layout on the control is a bit confusion at first. The LCD display is not as clear as Zojirushi. Sometimes, it makes it harder to add rasins to the machine because the timing is not always fixed. You need to be around when it beeps for adding raisins/nuts. Nevertheless, I still think Panosonic bread makers is the best bread maker in the market today. I highly recommend Panosonic over any other brand.
Makes great bread every time.
By PJ from Rio Rancho, NM on 09/7/2006.
Pros: Good construction, Intuitive controls, High quality, Easy to clean
Cons: None
Easy to use. The yeast dropper is the key to the great bread this appliance makes!
great,very useful in every home
By geta65 from otsego,MN on 08/27/2006.
Pros: Easy to clean, High quality
Best Uses: Simple Meals
great,good quality for a good price
would purchase again
By dean from maine on 08/23/2006.
Pros: Easy to clean, Good construction
I have only used this once but it is much better than the machine I replaced. It also does the work in less time.
Wow! Love this machine!
By Bread lady from Palm City, FL on 08/23/2006.
Pros: Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality, Intuitive controls
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Elaborate Meals, Small Kitchens, Simple Meals
Cons: None
With the separate place for the yeast this is pretty foolproof - makes all sorts of great breads! Love it and my neighbors love receiving the results!!
Just what I was looking for!!
By Abby from Cleveland, OH on 08/22/2006.
Pros: Intuitive controls, Easy to clean, High quality, Good construction
Best Uses: Small Kitchens, Large Kitchens
Lived up to all my expectations
Best Bread Maker
By David from Merritt Island, FL on 08/15/2006.
Best Uses: Elaborate Meals, Create special breads, Simple Meals
Pros: Good construction, Quality bread, High quality, Easy to clean
Bets bread maker I have owned. The quality of the bread is much higher with this machine.
I would by this product again and again.
By Matt from Lancaster, PA on 08/3/2006.
Cons: Absolutely no "Cons."
Pros: Easy to clean, Easy to program, Intuitive controls, Quiet, Good construction, High quality
Best Uses: Great dough maker, Perfect bread every time
This is my second copy of this product. The first lasted 12 years and then was destroyed in a flood. It was working perfectly pre-flood. I never once had it malfunction or make anything other than a great bread. I use it mostly for making pizza dough. Set it and forget it. Perfect dough 45 minutes later. [...]
Fresh, healthful, delicious bread always
By mrsdkmiller from Pittsburgh, PA on 07/28/2006.
Pros: Easy to clean, High quality, Intuitive controls, Good construction
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Simple Meals, busy day
This is my first bread machine, so I don't have any personal experience to compare its performance to. We reviewed all the online opinion sites and settled on this model as the best option. It has performed above expectations: I can't believe the variety and quality of bread it makes. Each member of my family (6) gets to put an order in for their favorite bread of the week (we go through a loaf in a day) and all are satisfied. So easy to clean, and if I need to run out or am engrossed in a project, it doesn't need me there to babysit it. BEST OF ALL: we can have nutritional, fresh, healthful bread everyday.
Bread Maker
By The Bread Maker from Walnut, CA on 07/14/2006.
Pros: Intuitive controls, Good construction, Easy to clean, High quality
Wonderful Easy to use!
Outstanding bread maker!!!!
By bread maker from California on 06/22/2006.
Pros: Good construction, High quality, Intuitive controls, Easy to clean
Best Uses: Large Kitchens, Simple Meals, Small Kitchens
This bread maker is easy to operate and the outcome is delicious!!!
Displaying Reviews 1 - 150 of 150

Photos

Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SD-YD250
Click on Image(s) Below to Enlarge

Larger Image Alternate Control Panel
Larger Image Alternate Control Panel
Larger Image - SD-YD250
Product View

Questions and Answers

Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SD-YD250 Panasonic Yeast Pro Automatic Breadmaker - SD-YD250
UPC Code: 037988958009		 In Stock
$ 139.00
More reasons to buy the Panasonic SD-YD250 from Abt Electronics
  • Abt.com is an authorized dealer (Learn More).
  • The Panasonic SD-YD250 is Brand New.
  • The Panasonic SD-YD250 Ships in a Factory Sealed Box.
  • Abt ships this product for free!
More Ways To SaveMore Ways To Save
Click below for details
  • 20% Off All Gladiator Garageworks Products
Need Help
Customer Service - Expert Advice
Abt Live chat
Contact Us
Learn Before You Buy
Breadmaker Buying Guide
See All Buying Guides
Why Abt?
Award Winning Service Authorized Retailer Low Price Guarantee Quick Shipping Free Tech Support Testimonials
Site promotions
Free Shipping Buy Now. Pay Later Save 5% on Your Next Order No Sales Tax
Ultimately Bought
 
Abt Blog
Your recently viewed items:
  • Bosch Integra 500 Series 24" Stainless Steel Undercounter Dishwasher - SHX45M05UC
  • Alpine 2-DIN DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver/AV Head Unit - IVA-W205
  • Sanus Mocha 5 Shelves Home Theater Stand - WFA37MO
  • Bose Lifestyle V30 Home Theater System - Black - 41794
Pleasing People Since 1936
Abt Staff
 
Newsletter Signup
Stay Informed
Sign Up & Save 5% On Your Next Order
Sign up for the latest information on new products, special offers and savings opportunities at Abt.
unsubscribe
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime. Verisign Secured
Become a Fan on FacebookBecome a Friend on MyspaceFollow Our Tweets on TwitterAdd Us As a Contact on FlickerSubscribe To Our Videos on YouTubeRead Abt ReviewsRead Our Blog
site map| privacy policy| site security| contact us
Toll Free 888.228.5800 | Chicagoland 847.967.8830 - Copyright © 1997-2010, Abt Inc.
 
Ordering by phone? Use code: 0010