Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker, White
Customer Review: 100% satisfied with Breadmaker
Summary: 5 Stars
I moved to the USA from Germany and missed the possibility f having good bread whenever I wanted it. You cannot find easily very good bread in the city.
This bread maker works very well and prepares in a bit more than 3 hours delicious fresh bread. The smell in your apartment once the bread is baking is unbeatable.
I had a similar brand before and can only recommend this one. The only downside for me, if I can call it that, is that it is a bit too big for a single household. I would have preferred a smaller machine.
Have fun and enjoy your bread!
Customer Review: 2nd bread machine
Summary: 4 Stars
This machine is about as good as my first machine was. The only thing wrong with it, is it keeps walking around on the cabinet while it is mixing the dough. And it doesn't have a light to make it so you can see the menuis screen.Customer Review: 400+ loaves later...good,durable machine for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
After wearing out 2 other machines pans (both Breadmans) it was time for a new machine.
I chose this one based on price (I pd $55, I see now sometimes it's cheaper), decent reviews, and my primary usage for the machine is to bake a loaf of bread or mix dough for pizza, cinnamon rolls, and hamburger buns, etc. I don't use most of the settings on the machine, I don't program my own cycles, etc, so I was hoping for a cheaper alternative to an expensive machine.
I have used this machine for a year, and have to say the pan is about worn out, BUT has made it through approximately 400+ uses, about 14¢/use! (I do not buy any store bought bread products, use it about once a day for a loaf of bread sometimes 2x) The pan is wearing out (machine itself is going strong) - the center post is getting wobbly and starting to cause dark goo to go into the bottom of the loaf. This is not unique to this machine, as that's what happened to my 2 previous machines as well. Otherwise the machine still looks new. The company quoted a new pan to be $30.
It has performed well, cooks well, is easy to clean the pan, and is quieter than the Breadman I had, and takes up a little less space, but is taller. Despite it's low cost, there are still quite a few options - primary importance is the light crust choice, multiple loaf sizes of 1, 1.5 & 2, delay bake timing (wake up to fresh bread!) and the dough mixing. The only feature I missed (& only one time) was the delay interrupt when my power went out in the middle of a loaf.
*Some complain of fallen loafs - I have no problems with this, unless I forget the yeast! - I mostly use recipies from books or the internet and have experimented and now mostly make about a few varieties of bread depending on the use (white, cinnamon raisin, onion, french & herb), and a few doughs. Most loaves due well on 1 1/2 - 2 tsp yeast.
(to save money on yeast you MUST buy it in bulk at a warehouse store. Grocery stores are extreme in their yeast prices. It stores well in the fridge, I buy 2 lbs at a time and it has never gone bad)
*Another complaint was of a knocking noise - I have had that on french bread, but it signals me there is not enough water in the loaf - add another tablespoon or so while it's mixing and the problem is resolved.
At this point my dilemma is buy a new pan for $30 or a new machine for $50, I would like to see the companies include 2 pans for a better price than replacing the pan later as this is what seems to fail long before the machine is worn out.
Making your own bread is fast and so worth it - you control what's in it and get no preservatives or garbage that you don't choose and it tastes 100x better than store bought. My husband now thinks all store bought bread tastes like cardboard and doesn't like any bread offered accept in fine restaurants - all the fast food through mid price restaurants just don't compare to food made at home on fresh bread. (and invest in a great serrated knife for slicing the bread.)
Customer Review: A Great Bread Machine
Summary: 5 Stars
This Sunbeam 5891 bread machine has served very well.
The usage of the correct flour types makes a major difference; expect that you will have to experiment with recipes for best results.
In comparison to using a coventional oven, the power consumption and release of heat is remarkably better especially on warm summer days.
The machine is easy to use and includes all needed features. It is also a very good value!
Customer Review: A Great Breadmaker for not alot of Dough!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many pages of reviews before deciding what breadmaker to buy. I have to say the the positives paired with the price won me over. I figured that if I'm unsuccessful I could always return it. What a pleasant surprise...I can make a great loaf of bread. I did take the time to buy the suggested Betty Crocker Bread Machine Cookbook. I love that too! However, I must say that I made a few successful loaves from the recipe manual. I did like the flavor or the recipes in the Betty Crocker Book better, they use less yeast. I am having a wonderful time making great tasting bread and don't miss the cardboard variety sold at the store for $4.00. I make mine for less than a dollar. In today's economy every dollar saved counts. If your concerned about whether you'll be able to make bread with this machine you can stop worrying. Be sure to follow the directions and measure every item carefully. You too can be enjoying fresh warm bread daily and save on room freshener too. The house smells great. A great deal for $50 at Walmart. I'd recommend the Sunbeam 5891 to everyone.