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- Best bread machine overall Panasonic SD-YD250 *Est. $150
- Full-featured bread machine Zojirushi BB-CEC20 *Est. $240
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- Multiple baking cycles
- 13-hour timer
- Dual mixing paddles
- Large and heavy
- Some durability complaints
The Zojirushi BBCC-X20 has now been replaced by the Zojirushi BB-CEC20 (*Est. $240), although you may still find the older model in stores. The manufacturer confirms that the two models are identical with the exception of an updated exterior and two new color choices.
The Zojirushi BBCC-X20 is a highly advanced bread machine that boasts sourdough-starter and custom cycles. It has two mixing paddles, which do a better job than a single paddle at mixing and kneading. Owners say the Zojirushi bread machine is very flexible and can make jam, cakes and even meatloaf. Most prefer the Zojirushi breadmaker's horizontal loaves -- which look like store-bought sandwich bread -- to machines that bake vertically. While reviewers agree that the Zojirushi BBCC-X20 is the best full-featured bread machine, those who don't care about custom cycles or specialty items such as jam and meatloaf can get by with something far less expensive such as the Panasonic SD-YD250 (*Est. $150) or the basic West Bend Hi-Rise Breadmaker (*Est. $100).
The Zojirushi BBCC-X20 bread machine has garnered hundreds of owner-written reviews at Amazon.com and more than 300 at Cooking.com. We also found more than 90 owner-written ratings at Epinions.com. In his review for BreadMachineDigest.com, Robert Barnett bakes everything from multigrain sourdough to cinnamon rolls in his Zojirushi BBCC-X20 bread machine before rating it on performance, features and design. Editors at BreadInfo.com compare eight machines, giving them grades from "A+" to "B-," based upon appearance, performance, price, durability and customer service. The BBCC-X20 gets their highest "A+" rank. In a separate update, editors note that the BBCC-X20 has been replaced by the BB-CEC20, and that the two models are identical except for an updated exterior, which they call "stylish."
Zojirushi BB-CEC20 Home Bakery Supreme 2-Pound-Loaf Breadmaker, Black
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Robert Barnett bakes more than two dozen loaves of bread in his Zojirushi BBCC-X20, noting that the machine handles even the stiffest dough with ease. This is the highest-rated bread machine of the 13 models reviewed by Barnett. Still, he says he would like to see a touch screen, interior lights and longer rise cycles.
Review: Zojirushi Bread Machine: BBCC-X20, Robert Barnett
2. Slate.com
Of the five breadmakers tested by Mason Currey, the Zojirushi BBCC-X20 came in second only because of its price. Currey said the bread it produced could pass for store bought and highly recommends the BBCC-X20 (now the BB-CEC20) if money is no object.
Review: Loafing Around: The Search for the Best Automated Breadmaker, Mason Currey, Nov. 10, 2009
3. Amazon.com
At Amazon.com, the Zojirushi BBCC-X20 bread machine receives a high average rating in more than 700 owner-written reviews. Novice bakers say it's easy to use and more seasoned types like the custom cycles. A few complain that the paddle shafts are a pain to clean and that this machine lacks an automatic dispenser for dried fruit and nuts. Some say cheaper competitors do as good a job as the BBCC-X20.
Review: Zojirushi BBCC-X20 Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Cooking.com
At Cooking.com, the Zojirushi BBCC-X20 bread machine receives more than 200 owner-written comments (the most recent ratings are for the newer version of this breadmaker, the Zojirushi BB-CEC20). It's the clear favorite here, with the vast majority of owners saying it consistently turns out great-tasting bread. A few say that loaves emerge with tough crusts, but many say that any "flops" were of their own making.
Review: White Home Bakery Supreme Breadmaker by Zojirushi, Contributors to Cooking.com
5. Epinions.com
The Zojirushi BBCC-X20 breadmaker is a favorite among the roughly 80 owners posting here. Most love this bread machine, but a few complain that it's expensive. Some say that it makes denser bread than other bread machines.
Review: Zojirushi BBCC-X20 Bread Machine, Contributors to Epinions.com
Editors compare eight machines for appearance, performance, ease of use and ease of cleanup, and call the Zojirushi BBCC-X20 the premier bread machine on the market. They say inexperienced bakers will find it easy to use, while advanced bakers will enjoy the custom settings. In testing, it turned out basic white bread that was more than acceptable and gluten-free bread of remarkably high-quality, compared to other machines.
Review: Zojirushi Supreme Bread Machine, Editors of BreadInfo.com
Tammy, an avid cook and blogger, reviews the Zojirushi BBCC-X20, detailing her experience baking wheat bread in her new machine. She praises its full programmability, delay timer and ease of use and cleanup. There are pictures and a homemade wheat bread recipe as well.
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