The Panasonic SD YD250 bread maker is all you need to make delicious bread that the only problem that you’ll have is eating too much of it. This machine can do everything namely mixing, kneading, rising and baking. You can bake three loaf sizes up to 2 2/1 pounds of bread.
With the digital controls, it’s up to you which settings to choose based on the kind of bread you want to make. Craving for some french bread? Just choose that option and you’ll get a crisp crust bread with open texture. Panasonic SD YD250 even has beeper signals that tells you when to add fruits when baking a fruit-based bread, this is to avoid crushing the fruit during kneading. Making non-yeast and quick breads can also be handled by this bread machine as well as pastries.
One of the neat features of Panasonic SD YD250 is the Yeast Pro dispenser. The yeast is automatically added at the right time using the dispenser on the machine’s lid. After baking, the bread pops out easily and the paddle stays with the bucket. When it comes to cleanup, it’s very easy because the baking pan is non-stick. You can get started easily with the included instruction booklet that contains recipes as well as several tips for making pastries.
Here’s the complete list of the bread machine’s features:
- Mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes in 3 loaf sizes, up to 2-1/2 pounds
- Settings for white, whole wheat, multigrain, French, quick breads/cakes
- 13-hour delay timer makes meal planning easier
- Includes recipes for 40 breads and doughs, plus baking tips
- Measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 9 inches
Technical details
Power output: 550 Watts
Body material: Plastic
Bake pan material: Aluminum Nonstick
Loaf size: Medium, Large, Extra-Large
Color: White
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Crust control: Yes
Automatic shutoff: Yes
Rapid bake cycle: Yes
Add-ingredient alert: No
Keep-warm setting: No
Recipe book: Yes
Instruction manual: Yes
Height: 14 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
Depth: 9 inches
Weight: 15.4 lbs
Service: 1 year parts and labor
Bake Only Mode: Yes
Rapid Bake Mode: Yes
Sandwich Bake Mode: Yes
Raisin Bake Mode: Yes
Basic Bread Mode: Yes
Whole-Wheat Bread Mode: Yes
Multi-Grain Bread Mode: Yes
French Bread Mode: Yes
Dough Mode: Yes
Pizza Mode: Yes
Yeast ProTM Dispenser: Yes
Digital Timer: Yes (up to 13 hours)
Non-Stick Coated Pan: Yes
Safety Fuse: Yes
Power Interruption Protection: Yes
Bread Crust Color Control: Yes
Loaf sizes: 3
Included Accessories: Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Recipe booklet
Overall, this bread machine will satisfy your need for making your own healthy and delicious bread. You can even put the ingredients in the machine then leave it overnight, you’ll then have fresh bread waiting in the morning. Although there are some minor flaws and complaints, there are still many satisfied owners of this bread machine.
Here’s a review from a current owner:
Jane Wysteria,
I bought the Panasonic SD YD250 bread maker in October 2007 and have baked 2 to 3 loaves of bread every week. This machine is quiet and breaking bread is as easy as throwing the ingredients together. I love love being able to serve bread made with my own fresh ingredients without the preservatives like those in commercially prepared baked goods. I am happy with my purchase and would recommend it to friends.
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