Oster 5838 ExpressBake

Pros: Very versatile and able to make a 2lb loaf if desired.

Cons: Somewhat large.

The Bottom Line: An excellent machine for making a variety of breads. If you love homemade bread, you will love this bread maker.

Review: This particular object is another 'toy' that I have been wanting for some time but just could not justify spending money for. I am one of those types who make bread by hand on a regular basis and enjoy the taste but have often wished for something that ...

Pros: Reliable, easy to use

Cons: None

Review: I've had the Oster for a little over a year. It's the first and only bread maker I've owned, and I'm very happy with it. I make one or two loaves a week, and haven't had any problems with it. It's easy to use, has several settings, and a delay timer. The ...

Pros: The price is great and is has quite a few options as well.

Cons: I wouldn't use the dark setting

Review: I bought this breadmaker for my boyfriend for Christmas. We absolutely love it. I did a lot of research and read about a lot of breadmaker's not mixing well enough. Also, the bread burning or sometimes being doughy in the middle. This one is awesome. ...

Pros: One of the most rapid bakers we have ever owned.

Cons: A little large for our counter.

The Bottom Line: Would recommend purchase due to the rapid bread cycle and the versatility of this unit.

Review: This was the second bread machine that we have bought. The attraction was the rabid bake cycle. ...

Pros: Quality throughout.

Cons: None

Review: This machine is wonderful to use.We like the easy clean up and the variety of breads that we can make.The quality of the machine speaks for itself.It has even encouraged our friend to go and purchase a machine like this ...

Pros: good bread, reliable

Cons: big to store

Review: We returned 2 others before getting this one. It does a good job and is simple to use. The downfall is it takes up a lot of room to store for as often as we use ...

Pros: Fast, Easy, nice design

Cons: Bread pan can be slightly difficult to snap into place.

Review: I am not the best in the kitchen but WOW this breadmaker is so simple and easy. The instruction/cookbook that comes with is very easy to follow and easy to understand. written in nice plain english (or french in canada) for those of us who may not know ...

Pros: Price is very reasonable

Cons: Takes up lots of counter space No delay time on dough setting

Review: I loved my first Oster bread machine and used it for 8 years before it gave out and thought it was a good name so ordered a second one. The first recipe I tried "Honey Wheat Loaf" fell in the center after the third rising and came out heavy and dry. My ...

Pros: I have absolutely no pros to list for the Oster Express Bread Machine.

Cons: Please read what I have listed in the review. That tells it all.

The Bottom Line: I wouldn't recommend buying this machine because it is extremely difficult to remove the pan from the machine, and the bread crust burns while the middle isn't done.

Review: It was impossible to remove the bread pan from the machine without using a screwdriver to pry it out on both sides. I used a recipe I have used before in another machine, and the bread was inedible. The machine was set on the recommended medium for ...

Pros: Bread machine was a gift so I am not out of my own pocket money.

Cons: Don't waste your money...research and spend a little bit more for a better machine.

Review: My sister bought this as a Christmas gift; after seven months of sitting on the shelf, tried to make bread. I made the Express Bake white bread on the first try; the yeast, bread flour and remaining ingredients were all fresh, the bread was a heavy mess ...