Product Description
No need to live above a bakery to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked bread on a daily basis. Equipped with an array of user-friendly features, this automatic bread machine by Panasonic makes baking fresh, healthy homemade bread--and much more--easier than ever. Now anyone can enjoy the simple pleasure of freshly baked homemade bread--without the time-consuming efforts normally associated with kneading and baking bread. Just add ingredients, press a few buttons, and it takes care of the rest.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #52788 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 2.5 LB
- Color: White
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: SD-RD250
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 14.50" h x 11.12" w x 12.81" l, .0 pounds
Features
- Power 120AC, 60Hz
- Microprocessor controlled for even baking
- Special dispenser for addition of Fruit or nuts for even mixing in the baking process
- Diamond fluorine non-stick coated pan for easy clean-up
- 5 Baking modes for 2 different loaf sizes (M, XL)
- Large LCD readout, measures 11 1/8-inch (Width) by 12 13/16-inch (Length) by 14 9/16-inch (Height), 15-pound
Most helpful customer reviews
130 of 145 people found the following review helpful.
Dough Mode Only I Guess
By Been there Done that
We had a Panasonic for a little over 20 years and bought this one because the pan on the old one froze up. I didn't know at the time that I could replace the pan so we threw out the machine. BIG MISTAKE!
We baked only 100% whole wheat bread using the sandwich mode on the old machine and it turned out a perfect, soft and delicious bread. I contacted Panasonic after several failures with the new machine and they informed me that it will not do 100% whole wheat bread and does not have the sandwich mode anymore.
So...now we have a $200.00 dough maker that I use and I have to bake the bread in the oven in order to get it to rise properly and bake through. Every loaf I tried in the machine was heavy, wet and fell after rising. No amount of experimentation changed that. VERY DISSAPOINTING!!
Bottom line is if you are going to bake other breads it might be ok, I don't know. However if you prefer whole grains forget this machine.
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Nice breadmaker but can't handle 100% whole wheat ....
By yww
Being somewhat big on whole wheat bread, it's disappointing to find out this machine can only handle 30% whole wheat whereas most other competitors have that capability to make 100% whole wheat including gluten free bread. What's really puzzling is the fact that Panasonic UK has 2 breadmakers that were released the past few months in UK to handle 100% whole wheat. Called Panasonic USA customer service about the lack of this 100% whole wheat feature and was told this SD-RD250 machine is several years old and likely a new model may be coming out soon to include the 100% whole wheat capability as well as other features. They said they have received quite a few requests to have this 100% whole wheat feature included. Of course they won't say exactly when the new model with the new added features will be available. Since we are into 100% whole wheat, we've decided to return this product and wait for the new model. The other negative I find is the dispenser is simply too small to hold enough (e.g. raisins or nuts) for a medium size loaf, let alone a large or extra large loaf. Probably fine for a small loaf but there's no setting for a small loaf. It would be nice if the machine would provide a warning beep to allow the adding of raisin, nut or whatever manually. At least that way, you can add as much as you want.
83 of 93 people found the following review helpful.
Homemade goodness on your table every night....
By Sofia Hernandez
EDIT UPDATE: an XL loaf weighed 2 lbs 11.5 oz
I never thought that I would be so excited about an item but I truly was. I underestimated our technology because I didn't realize that you could now stick dry ingredients into a machine and a few hours later beautiful crusty soft bread pops out! WOW! Gone are the laborious & boring tasks of kneading, kneading, leaving to rise and eventually kneading again which would take away half of your afternoon. It just isn't great time management in our busy lives this day in age, to spend it preparing and baking a loaf of bread.
Hubby attempted his first loaf (ever!) the moment the box arrived. At first glance, the machine is on the large-ish side as I suspected it would be. You could leave it on a counter but if you are limited on space as we are it just wouldn't be feasible; unless you were truly making a loaf of bread a day.
There is an instructional guide with all the tidbits of info you may need on the machine's settings and problems that may occur with solutions. There are even a variety of recipes to get you started in the bread baking world. The machine's strong points are the fact that it will do all the work and provide you with a loaf of bread after a minimum couple of hours. I am very excited to try the pasta and pizza dough settings. As far as baking, I will leave that to my trusty oven. It is still a wonderfully feature packed machine that also has a fruit/nut dispenser.
We provided pictures of our first attempt at a loaf of Pepperoni and Provolone Cheese bread. The options selected were Bake Rapid, XL loaf & Dark Crust. The selected options took a total of 1 hour & 55 minutes. Preparation was 5 minutes including pressing the selected options mentioned above and the start button. Once the bread is done, the machine will beep 8 times and you are informed by the guide that it must be removed immediately and placed on a wire rack. We had to wait a bit after removing for our bread to cool down so that removal of the kneading tool would be easy. According to the directions, if your kneading tool is stuck in the bottom of your bread then you may need 20-30 more mLs' of water. We were a bit impatient so that is why we chose the Rapid Bake option lowering the total time to 1.55 opposed to 4 hrs. Next time we will attempt the longer cooking time and see what the difference in taste and quality shall be. The machine does vibrate a bit while it is kneading, but it isn't noisy in the least. At one point I was concerned because I got a hint of "burning motors" smell, but I suspect that it may be because it was the first time it was used.
Hubby's first loaf was DIVINE! We love bread in our household to the point of being able to polish off a whole loaf in one sitting. The bread was crusty on the outside and softy/fluffy in the center with little tidbits of spicy pepperoni and herbs sprinkled throughout. While it was baking it smelled very much like a pepperoni roll. Our dogs and kitten stood below the machine sniffing at the air... that is how much the aroma permeated our household. When it was finally removed and cooled we made turkey sandwiches and there are only 3 slices left today. It was that good!! The XL was a great size for our family of 5, but it would be overwhelming for a single person or small family. I am not sure how the bread stores because we don't have any left.
Options for baking bread:
Dough type: Basic or French
Baking speed: Bake or Bake Rapid
Size: Medium or XL
Crust: Light or Dark
Timer: When you want a loaf to be ready at a certain time up to 13 hours later.
Options for making Dough:
Dough Type: Basic, French or Pizza
Option: Dough
If you choose Pizza then you skip Dough type and go straight to start.
No timer because with these options(other than pizza) you must shape the finished dough and allow it to rise and then bake in oven.
Options for making Pasta:
Select: Pasta
Rest dough for 1 hr in the refrigerator before cutting.
No timer option
Option for Baking Cakes:
Select: Bake Only
Select: Baking Time
No timer option
Total baking time cannot exceed 90 minutes.
Highly recommend for bread lovers that would like to have control of what goes in their bread. Also recommended for families/individuals that like fresh bread daily. It is wonderful to be able to make a loaf and not have to go through all of the babysitting and effort that accompanies making fresh bread. True time saver with wonderful results.
INCLUDED IS A 1 year warranty... wish it was longer!
Information About Breadman BK2000B 2-1/2-Pound Bakery Pro Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser
Product Description
No need to live above a bakery to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked bread on a daily basis. With an array of convenient features for ease of use, this Bakery Pro bread maker comes in handy any day of the week. Its exclusive dual bread-pan baking system allows for baking a traditional loaf up to 2-1/2 pounds or two 1-pound loaves simultaneously. Make anything from fresh cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast toast, banana nut to serve with tea, or a loaf of whole wheat to serve with a hearty stew for dinner. Choose from 14 baking functions, including low carb and gluten free, as well as the option to make a variety of doughs and jams. Unlike other bread makers, the machine's exclusive kneading paddles collapse automatically before baking to prevent holes from baking into the bottom of the loaves, and its exclusive fruit and nut dispenser adds extras to the dough at the right time automatically--no need to wait around. The bread maker also provides a 15-hour delay timer, which makes it possible to wake up to--or come home to after a long day--a loaf of freshly baked bread ready to be sliced and slathered with butter and jam, spread with soft cheese, or enjoyed with other toppings or on its own. Accessories include a collapsible measuring cup and an adjustable measuring spoon, and the manual includes over 80 recipes. The bread machine measures 14 by 19 by 12 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.
The Breadman BK2000B 2-1/2-Pound Bakery Pro Bread Maker
Get the bread maker that makes it easy to bake like a pro and really bring home the bakery. This unique, 2-1/2-pound bread machine offers a wide range of features that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll enjoy all your favorite baked goods at home, with exceptional results you’d expect from a baking professional.
Breadman Exclusive Features
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #11201 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 2.5 LB
- Color: Black
- Brand: Breadman
- Model: BK2000B
- Dimensions: 13.80" h x 11.70" w x 13.80" l,
Features
- Bread maker with dual bread pans for a 2-1/2-pound loaf or 2 1-pound loaves
- 14 baking functions, including low carb and gluten free; 15-hour delay timer
- Exclusive, collapsible kneading paddles and automatic fruit and nut dispenser
- Includes collapsible measuring cup, adjustable measuring spoon
- Measures 14 by 19 by 12 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Most helpful customer reviews
118 of 122 people found the following review helpful.
Delicious bread with an all-in-one design!
By Angela Streiff
*Update 5/6/2013*
Still working just as good as ever! The inside still looks like new. Only now after a few years is the exterior starting to show any wear. The white "Breadman" logo on the black glossy exterior of this bread machine has started to wear off a little (from being washed/wiped down with wet clothes). Other than that everything still looks and works as it always has.
*Update 6/17/2012*
Sill using it all the time and still loving it. Never had a single problem. The non-stick coating on the inside is still perfect, no scratches and is still releasing bread flawlessly. Over the last 2 years of owning this I've never once had a single problem.
*Update 11/25/2011*
Over a year later and it still works like it's brand new. I still make bread in it all the time and have never had any issues.
Appearance:
Upon receiving the Breadman BK2000B, the first thing I noticed was how visually striking this appliance is. It is large, glossy black in color, except for the chrome top panel. It has a good weight to it and feels quite well made. Each button on the control panel feels just as well made, with no sticking or cracking sound made when pressing them. When opening the lid, there were no latches or locks required to undo it. It simply opens with the lift of the lid. The lid has small handles on the side to make it easier to open when the appliance is hot. The electric cord wraps snugly underneath the base of the bread-maker for storage when not in use (I have included a picture of this in on the Amazon product page customer photos section).
In the box:
Included with this bread-maker is a single large loaf pan, 2 smaller loaf pans, a measuring cup, a measuring spoon (that measures several sizes)and an instruction booklet that holds a little something special. If you flip over the instruction booklet and turn to the back, there are TONS of great bread recipes. It also explains great tips for bread making, such as always adding your liquid ingredients first, before the dry ones, with yeast always being last. I suggest starting with the basic French bread recipe, as there are very few ingredients, making it a great starter bread.
Making bread:
Follow the order of adding the ingredients as listed by the recipes for the best bread. Just pour them in, no need to premix your ingredients. Next select the type of bread you are making from the bread type setting and then chose how done you want your crust (light, medium or dark). These settings are very accurate. With the press of 3 buttons, (type, doneness, start) the bread-maker begins making you bread. It will mix the dough, alow it to rise and then cook it. I have made several loaves and have not had the mixing padles stick in the bread, since they fold down after mixing. The bread removes from the loaf pans with great ease and clean up is even easier. Nothing sticks to the inside, making clean up effortless. As soon as you've made one loaf, it's ready for the next.
Bread taste:
The bread comes out delicious. Perfectly mixed, crispy (not overdone) crust and so very fresh. Whether your looking for light and fluffy, or chewy with a crispy crust, this makes it with perfect results.
Other thoughts:
Because of the extreme ease of use, quick clean up and amazing results, this machine is a 5 star, perfect 10. It's a bakery in a counter top appliance. You can make pizza dough, jams, breads and more. It offers a timer feature that lets you set your bread maker to begin making bread at a later time as well. Pour in your ingredients, set your timer for 3 hours before you come home from work and when you walk through the door, you will be welcomed with the smell of warm, freshly made bread, ready to serve with dinner. There is also a warming feature, that will keep your bread warm until you remove it. Made to last, simplicity of use and an eye catching design makes this Breadman BK2000B a wonderful addition to any kitchen.
ETA: I also wanted to add something I found while making several batches of bread. If you make make a loaf of bread, remove it, and then try to add more ingredients to make another loaf, you will need to wait a few moments for the bread maker to cool down before you can start the next batch. When you try too soon, you will get a screen that flashes E01. I looked this up and it is a code to let you know the bread machine needs to cool down first, before starting the next loaf. This makes sense since it's still so warm it would actually start to cook the next bread before it has gone through the kneading and rise stages.
59 of 65 people found the following review helpful.
Revised review! It just died, no power after 2 months!
By Momma Mary
2/22 2011
Received the replacement, so far so good. I'll update if it suffers a similar problem as its predecessor did.
1/13/2011 update
I finally received a call back, the rep asked me many questions to ascertain if it was fixable. It was not. As this is a brand new model, I was the only person to date that had encountered this problem, yay me! :-(
The solution was to cut off the plug & mail it in a padded mailer & upon arrival they will replace the faulty unit. I certainly will put the new unit to a MUCH more rigorous baking schedule than I had the previous one, to make sure if is is going to fail, it will while still under warranty! I will continue to post my results!
1/11/2011 update
Below is a copy of my follow up email to the manufacturer after waiting DAYS for the return call (an option they give you after waiting on hold twice as long as they say your wait time would be, I gave up after 20+ minutes!)
If I ever get a reply I will let you know but for now I would not recommend ANY Breadman products for lack of customer support! The company that handles the support isn't even them!! It is a professional business that handles a bunch of other manufacturers like: Black and Decker, George Foreman, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs, Farberware, Littermaid& Delonghi!
So buyer beware if you're thinking of customer support for one of those brands also.......
Here is my email to them:
Your Company that manufactures the Breadman BK2000B 2-1/2-Pound Bakery Pro Bread Maker, solicited Amazon to have this item reviewed by several of it's top reviewers of influence, I was chosen as one of them in this area. I had ORIGINALLY given it a VERY favorable review, however since it completely died after 2 months of light use, I have revised my previous glowing review to one that reflects my new experience with this item & the non existent support in getting ANY assistance with getting this Breadmaker up & running again! After having made a loaf of bread the previous day (all loafs were from the enclosed recipe book & all of white flour varieties) When I went to use it the next day there was absolutely no power to it, I tried unplugging it & replugging it in, nada! No juice, no error codes, NOTHING! And yes all other appliances will run plugged into that socket. AND I have unplugged it after EVERY use so NO there is no chance of a power surge from a storm in my area blowing a fuse or damaging it!
I have waited on hold for over 20 minutes (when the recording stated that the wait time was less than 10 minutes) & finally left a message for a call back, which never came in the following days after that call was placed. I am now contacting you via this website as a last resort. All of this will be related in my following updates for the Amazon Vine review I have posted! I would think you would have given better customer service knowing this is a new model being evaluated but alas........it seems that there is virtually NO customer service but a generic recording that continually loops with the same hold message!
I will not only post this on Amazon but on every site that reviews breadmakers to prevent anyone else from buying this expensive doorstop! I am extremely disappointed with your company's customer service, I know that a lemon can occur even with the best manufacturers but your lack of help is what is appalling!
1/06/2011 update
It originally worked as described below, however this morning after measuring all the ingredients.......NOTHING! NO POWER AT ALL, no error codes nothing, dead as a doornail! Major bummer as we were loving it! While it was working it was wonderful. I am on hold with customer service going on 20 minutes right now! I'll update later IF I get this resolved!
:-(
Clear off your counter and get ready to have some fun! I have had many different bread machines (Dak, Black & Decker, Zojirushi etc) in the past and what I like the most about this one is that it gives you the option to either make one large loaf (2 OR 2 1/2 pound loaf!) or two smaller 1 pound ones. This is great when I want to make two different types of bread at the same time...just press a couple of buttons and then just walk away...LOVE it! Another plus is that the paddles in the larger loaf pan are collapsible so you don't get those two holes baked in the bottom of your loaf that you'd normally get with other bread machines. It doesn't have that feature for the smaller loaf pan, but I'm hoping that maybe someday soon that they can fix it. There is also a fruit/nut dispenser that will add your ingredients at just the right time, however, I've discovered if you're making a large loaf, that the fruit and nut/dispenser is just too small, so you'll end up adding the ingredients in at the beep. It's really no big deal, it's not that hard to add some raisins and nuts at the beep...but it would have been perfect if they could have made the dispenser just a little bit bigger. Also, on my very first loaf I didn't have 1 of the paddles totally on & I had to dig the ingredients away & FIRMLY push it on again to make sure it was all the way down! After that , smooth sailing! I have just one more complaint, it's minor, kind of petty really, but it's getting on my nerves. The instruction manual is half manual and half recipe book. Awesome right? Not quite. I'm not sure if it is just my book, or if was a mass production error but every other page is upside down! Reading the manual and recipes was like some kind of cruel torture that they'd have on a reality show...other than that, I'm loving my Breadman and eating way too many carbs!
BTW, I grind my own whole wheat & it kneads the heavier wheat loaves as easily as the lighter all white flour ones! AND it IS teflon coated for those needing that info!
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
UPDATED: A little bakery in a box
By Joanna Daneman
*UPDATED
I have had the Breadman for 2 years now and use it fairly often. Some things have broken: the nut dispenser was DOA and badly designed. (But not worth the packing up and returning for a new one.) One of the collapsible paddles broke from metal fatigue. And they never really collapse to the flat profile that is promised. What I tend to use is one or two of the 1 lb loaf pans and the non-collapsible paddles. I baked a white wheat-buttermilk bread with golden flaxseeds (my recipe) on the 1 lb, Whole Wheat Cycle, last weekend and it's some of the best bread I've made. I would say, this unit is not as durable as I'd have liked, but it has done well for me. However, if I had a big household and baked every week, I wonder if the unit would have lasted me as long.
We have a non-wheat eater at home, and we are not alone. Many people these days have found out they are intolerant to gluten, and others eat low-carb breads while losing or maintaining weight. Standard bread machines make bread by mixing, kneading and then baking breads with some variations of timing and temperature, but generally they have not been able to handle specialized bread mixes such as gluten free. That is, until now. This machine has additional cycles for specialized breads, so now you can use gluten free mixes, gluten free flour blends, spelt, and low carb recipes.
The Breadman BK2000B has just about everything a bread baker could want. There are 14 programs on board, including gluten free, low carb, sweet, whole wheat, as well as dough only, BAKE only (use commercial dough, or perhaps a dough you froze earlier) and jam, where you can heat and stir preserves. In addition, the paddles that mix the dough in the machine collapse, meaning you won't be pulling those out of the bottom of the loaf after it's baked, and if THAT weren't fabulous enough, there are three pans. One is a 2.5 pound standard long loaf and there are two smaller coffee-can sized 1 pound loaves if you want to make give-aways or if your family eats less bread and you want to freeze a loaf and serve a loaf. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, there is a nut or fruit dispenser for stirring in raisins, cranberries and the like at the proper time. No need to run in and add them during the cycle yourself.
I know, I know, you are salivating at this point and you haven't even baked your first loaf. What do you choose to make first? Cranberry nut tea bread? (no yeast), a jam out of the apricots from Mom's tree? We chose to make Spelt Bread first, because it is wheat free (though not, repeat NOT, gluten free. We can tolerate spelt but celiac sufferers cannot.) Spelt requires low kneading as the gluten of spelt falls apart with rough handling. The Breadman BK2000B employs the Gluten Free setting for spelt--as gluten free bread and spelt all require less kneading time on that part of the cycle.
But first, let's talk about the "OOBE" or out-of-box-experience. Here's what comes with the unit and what you receive:
1. The bread machine itself. It's large. Maybe 20 inches long (deep.) It's longer than it is wide and it's an attractive glossy black (won't show heat staining as white machines can do after time.) The controls are on the front of the top, push buttons, not the membrane type but actual buttons, with an LED display. The lid lifts back. There is a vent at the very back top for the heat. The top has a silver brushed trim. This is an attractive, serious-looking appliance.
The fruit/nut dispenser doubles as a vent. On top, in back, is a vented compartment. You lift it off, drop in your fruit or nuts, and then when the time comes during the dough cycle to stir in these additions, the bottom opens up to drop in the ingredients and then stays open to provide venting for the heat. A very clever design.
The cycles not only include sweet breads, whole wheat, gluten-free and low carb, but have quick cycles for some of the breads, in case you want to speed up your process. I was asked "why a bake-only" cycle; it's possible you might have a sourdough or a commercial dough, neither of which would go through any of the dough cycles but could be baked in the breadmaker nonetheless.
2. Comes with a measuring cup and a sliding measuring spoon for salt and yeast.
3. Three baking buckets; one long for the 2.5 lb and two of the smaller for 1 lbs.
4. The paddles (coated with non stick)
5. An instruction book. The book has the operating instructions on one side. Flip it over, and there is a recipe book including low carb and gluten free recipes, some from scratch with various non-gluten flours and one for standard gluten free bread mix as you can find in most grocery stores these days. The book is spiral-bound so it will stay open on your counter.
I made a standard white bread from the recipe book. It was a 2 lb loaf that rose up beautifully, but needed to be baked longer (the dark setting would be better.) I just added 10 minutes using the bake only cycle after the initial baking had ended. The collapsible paddles are only slightly good; one collapsed, one stuck in the loaf in the open position. I think soaking them before using, in a light vegetable oil might help in future. Will be testing this.
We made my standard spelt bread: recipe as follows:
1-1/4 cups boiling water with 1/4 cup oatmeal soaked in it until cooled (put in pan, let soak until lukewarm)
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole spelt flour
2-1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
optional; tbs golden flax seeds soaked with the oatmeal.
Bake on gluten free setting. Makes a 2lb loaf.
MELBA TOAST: If you have stale ends of bread, let's say an inch or three of the end of a loaf and you want to be thrifty yet make a new fresh loaf, take the stale bread and cut it 1/4 inch thick, then halve the slices. Butter them lightly, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 475 F in your oven on a cookie sheet. This takes about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and you CANNOT leave them unattended. Keep checking. When toasted, take carefully off the sheet immediately with a spatula. This is true Melba toast and it's really delicious. Serve with soups or breakfast with coffee or tea. Store leftovers (hahah) in a cookie tin.
This machine is really fantastic. We are so thrilled to be able to make our wheat-free breads. Will update this review with how it works for jam and for non-spelt, non-wheat flours, which we use less often. So far, I give this a huge thumbs up as it does EVERYTHING you need for baking.
*** UPDATE, NOV.2010. We use this almost daily. Only issue is that a small plastic peg used to hold the spring latch on the fruit/nut dispenser was defective and broken, so the dispenser doesn't work. Bad design to use a thin plastic peg to hold a screw. And would be a nuisance to have to pack the whole thing up and return for replacement, so we'll live with it. I still give this high marks.