Zojirushi BBHAC10

Pros: Well designed, makes great breads, quiet, small (12 lbs.), fun.

Cons: Paddle and bottom of the pan will get scratched with any heavy scrubbing.

The Bottom Line: If you like bread-machine baking and if smaller (one-pound) loaves of bread and cake would suit you, get the Zo Mini.

Review: The Zojirushi Mini Home Bakery generates a whole parade of one-pound white, whole-grain, and French breads and tasty loaf cakes, just right for a household of one or two. If that is your situation the Zo Mini is well worth buying. With a "footprint" of ...

Pros: Conveniently makes freshly baked bread and includes good recipes.

Cons: Nonstick interior could get scratched.

The Bottom Line: I have no major complaints about this bread machine, but I'm not sure if adding nuts will damage the nonstick surface.  Japanese companies tend to have better customer service.

Review: I live in Japan where Zojirushi company is located and have the Japanese version of this bread machine.  I'm pretty sure the American and Japanese machines are the same because I currently use the American English instruction booklet with it, and ...