This is my second breadmaker. I don’t even remember what the other one was, I used it so seldom. Since I got this one two weeks ago, I’ve made bread nearly every day, usually at night, since it’s so easy to wake up to fresh bread.

This machine stands right next to my coffeemaker, and is worth every inch of its relatively small footprint (it’s actually smaller than said coffeemaker-a Keurig).

I’ve only had it a week, but have made 3 loaves of bread and a batch of jam. All delicious. The loaves are a nice size for my family (only about 2 of us eat bread on a regular basis, so a full size loaf spoils before we finish it). These loaves yield ~8-12 slices (depending on the thickness) and are eaten up in 2-3 days. The loaves I’ve made so far are shaped like bread, but a bit taller (the tops stick out a bit from my toaster. It doesn’t bother me, but I could see why it might bother some people).

One of the other reviewers talks about a hole in the bottom of the bread, saying that it was a waste of bread for this small size loaf. Two comments: 1) if you want to avoid that, use the machine to knead and rise the bread, then take it out and bake it in the oven. 2) I’m never going to go to that trouble, because in my opinion, the “hole” is really just a notch and it only affects a couple of slices in the middle. Really not worth troubling yourself over. It’s kind of cute, really.

When I got this machine, I was worried that it might be a problem converting recipes down to a 1 lb loaf, since most machines are 1 1/2 – 2 lbs, but the machine comes with lots of recipes for making breads. If you’re like me and prefer to use a mix for convenience, the Hodgson Mills 9 grain and Honey Wheat bread mixes have instructions for both 1 1/2 lb and 1 lb machines on the box. No math! Yummy breads.

Also, I was dubious about the machine’s claim to make jam. The recipes supplied use simply fruit, sugar, and lemon juice. The results are extremely tasty, but somewhat on the soupier side.

I’m going to try adding some pectin to see if I can get the jam to act a bit more like jam and less like delectable fruit soup in future trials. If it works, great. If not, I’ll still probably make most of my jam this way. It’s really easy, very tasty, and I love knowing exactly what goes in the jam.

I am almost 70 years old, made my own bread the old fashioned way most of my life. Used another brand machine the past 18 years, and it died today. Went out and bought this machine, and it made good bread and I used my own recipe, but is so dang loud I can barely hear myself think. It’s louder than my washing machine. I hold judgement on this until I see if I can deal with the grinding.

This machine stands right next to my coffeemaker, and is worth every inch of its relatively small footprint (it’s actually smaller than said coffeemaker-a Keurig).

I’ve only had it a week, but have made 3 loaves of bread and a batch of jam. All delicious. The loaves are a nice size for my family (only about 2 of us eat bread on a regular basis, so a full size loaf spoils before we finish it). These loaves yield ~8-12 slices (depending on the thickness) and are eaten up in 2-3 days. The loaves I’ve made so far are shaped like bread, but a bit taller (the tops stick out a bit from my toaster. It doesn’t bother me, but I could see why it might bother some people).

One of the other reviewers talks about a hole in the bottom of the bread, saying that it was a waste of bread for this small size loaf. Two comments: 1) if you want to avoid that, use the machine to knead and rise the bread, then take it out and bake it in the oven. 2) I’m never going to go to that trouble, because in my opinion, the “hole” is really just a notch and it only affects a couple of slices in the middle. Really not worth troubling yourself over. It’s kind of cute, really.

When I got this machine, I was worried that it might be a problem converting recipes down to a 1 lb loaf, since most machines are 1 1/2 – 2 lbs, but the machine comes with lots of recipes for making breads. If you’re like me and prefer to use a mix for convenience, the Hodgson Mills 9 grain and Honey Wheat bread mixes have instructions for both 1 1/2 lb and 1 lb machines on the box. No math! Yummy breads.

Also, I was dubious about the machine’s claim to make jam. The recipes supplied use simply fruit, sugar, and lemon juice. The results are extremely tasty, but somewhat on the soupier side.

I’m going to try adding some pectin to see if I can get the jam to act a bit more like jam and less like delectable fruit soup in future trials. If it works, great. If not, I’ll still probably make most of my jam this way. It’s really easy, very tasty, and I love knowing exactly what goes in the jam.

Am interested in this machine, but need to know if anyone who is celiac has used this one to make gluten-free breads.

Please reply as I really want to start making breads, but don’t have the muscle strength any more to do it by hand.

Thanks!

Just got my Mini today and made a loaf from the many recipes in the book that came with it. I must say, Fantastic!! After reading some of the comments I wondered if I should wait and try a recipe from the book by Linda Fehburg, but though I am not from Missouri, I had to try myself! I was very pleased. Only 2 problems, had to soak the bread pan for a few minutes to remove the paddle from the pan and we couldn’t stop eating the loaf! Now that kind of problem I can deal with. The loaf size is perfect for the two of us and we are not ( I am not) big bread eaters. That may change along with our waist line.
The unit is not any bigger than my coffee maker and the handle makes it easy to move. I love the controls on the front and I do not have to stand on tip toe to see them as with many other brands. It is very quiet (my old other brand used to sound like it would come off the counter), even when kneading and very sturdy and solid. I was surprised at the weight of the bread pan as in a bread maker I had years ago the pan was made of very thin metal. If cared for properly this machine should give many years of service. I am going to try every recipe in the book, my intention anyway.
I hesitated to buy this one as it is a bit more costly than some others but it is worth every penny and more. Very pleased with the Zojirushi Mini Bread machine. Excellent value!