Product Description
Bake a 3/4-lb. loaf in just 45 minutes with this West Bend oval breadmaker. The compact unit is equipped with settings for basic and specialty breads, as well as a window to peek in on the baking process, LED indicators and a 1-hour automatic warming cycle. The pan has a nonstick coating, which lets the finished loaf slide right out and makes cleanup easy. Includes instruction and recipe booklet. Made in USA. 9Hx10Wx11-1/2L".
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #187778 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 1 LB
- Brand: West Bend
- Model: 41077
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x12.00" w x14.00" l,9.00 pounds
Features
- Quick baking--oval shaped, dinner-size loaf in 45 minutes
- Convenient settings for basic, specialty, and wheat breads
- Easy-to-use controls with LED indicators
- Ideal for dinner parties of 2 or 4; gourmet recipes included
- Measures 9 by 10 by 11-1/2 inches; 90-day warranty
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
321 of 324 people found the following review helpful.
By edo999
This was an impulse buy - after reading all of the positive reviews here I decided to give it a try. When it arrived I was surprised at how small the bread pan was and was considering sending it back. But then I did 2 things - I looked at other larger breadmakers and realized they take anywhere from 3-5 hours to make a loaf of bread (this one takes 45 minutes total, including the knead cycle) and I made a loaf of bread and discovered it actually can serve 2-4 people with a total of around 6 decent size slices. My first loaf came out a little small and dense so I read the troubleshooting guide and decided it was too little water, so next time during the mix cycle i knew what the dough looked like when it was too dry, added 1 tablespoon of water and the bread came out perfect. This breadmaker doesnt have a timer feature but since it is done in 45 minutes, you dont need one! Other things I like: prep is easy - about 5 minutes (basic bread requires bread flour, salt, sugar, milk or water, butter or oil and yeast), the pan is non stick and very easy to clean and since the loaf is not big you don't end up pigging out on bread. My only 2 very minor complaints: the bread gets cooked around the kneading blade and can get stuck to the bread making it a little hard to remove the bread from the pan and if you lose power, accidentally unplug it or shut it off during the rise or bake cycle the bread machine has no memory so it starts over from the knead cycle (the book does tell you how to finish baking in a regular oven though and this shouldnt happen too often). Overall, I'm very satisfied.
214 of 218 people found the following review helpful.
By Robin Currier
This machine does an absolutely fantastic job at doing what it does--making a very small loaf of bread. For those reviewers who were unhappy that it makes such a small loaf--that's what it does!
My experience with other breadmakers was so bad (soggy loaves, burned loaves, tough loaves...) that I actually borrowed this unit from a friend to ensure I liked it before I ordered one of my own. But, this machine made such great bread that I was sold. Here is what it does really well:
1) Makes an attractive small loaf that is just the right size for dinner or sandwiches for two people. We get about 6 slices from each loaf.
2) Produces a superior crust that is much better than other bread machines: crisp and flavorful.
3) Creates a loaf in only 45 minutes (instead of 3-4 hours like other machines) and quietly, too!
4) The owner's manual is very clear and has lots of tips and great recipes! (The Black Pepper and Onion Bread is especially good!) The recipes use such interesting ingredients as sun-dried tomatoes or cheese, and one uses prepared onion dip!
5) It doesn't seem to be as persnickety as other bread machines. Every loaf I've made has turned out great without fine-tuning yeast or liquid measurements.
Here is what it doesn't do:
1) Not a lot of fancy features for doing a lot of specialty breads.
2) No timer (but if you start it up when you start cooking dinner, who needs one?)
I personally really like the small size loaf. I can't tell you how much bread I've thrown out in my lifetime, because a standard loaf from the supermarket is just too big for my two-person family and molds before we use half of it. This machine makes a loaf that is just big enough for a single use with no leftovers (OK, sometimes we have a couple of slices left over for breakfast the next morning) and that is just fine with me!
Because each loaf is used for a single meal, I can have lots of variety because I can make a new loaf every day if I want to. So, yesterday we had "Black Pepper and Onion Bread," this morning we had "Cinnamon Honey Wheat Bread" and tomorrow we're having "Tomato Basil Bread."
This unit is much smaller than traditional bread makers, so it fits on my kitchen counter too. And I think the oval shape is kind of cute!
60 of 61 people found the following review helpful.
By Robert Felice
Q: How do they make a loaf in only 45 minutes?
A: They use lots of yeast :)
I have had this bread machine for almost a year, and I've made many loaves of bread with it. Here's my review, based on my experience.
When I first saw this product, my main question was, "How many recipes does it come with?" The instruction book has 28 recipes (including two for white bread). I haven't made them all yet, but my favorites are: Black Pepper, Egg, French, Honey Cinnamon Wheat, Honey Oatmeal, Italian Herb, Potato Bacon, and Sunflower Oat Wheat.
Ingredients can be tricky: I've had good luck with Gold Medal bread flour, no-so-good luck with another brand. I've also had good luck with both Fleischmann's and SAF bread machine yeast.
Your results may vary; be prepared to experiment. West Bend has a toll-free hot-line you can call for advice, something I found helpful.
Speaking of yeast, I've also learned that if you buy it in a jar, you should refrigerate it after opening, or the yeast can lose its potency. I now buy my yeast in packets. There's no storage problem -- you use one entire packet per loaf of bread (I _told_ you they use lots of yeast :)
I love coming home from work and starting a loaf of bread that is ready to eat in the time it takes to prepare the meal. And there is nothing like the smell of fresh bread to warm up a kitchen. The hardest part is waiting for the bread to cool!
Recommended.
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