Top 10 Compact Bread Makers
for September 2023

The Cuisinart CBK 200 Bread Maker is a compact, automatic breadmaker that promises fresh, homemade bread every day of the week. It uses premium-quality Cuisinart parts and baking technology to ensure superior quality bread. The Cuisinart Bread Maker has 12 automated menu options, including:
1. Basic: dough-only, with 13-hour delay start.
2. No Knead: dough-only, without 13-hour delay start.
3. Quick Bread: dough-only, with 3-hour delay start.
4. White Bread: dough-only, with 3-hour delay start.
5. Bagels: dough-only, with 2-hour delay start.
6. Cinnamon Rolls: dough-only, with 2-hour delay start.
7. Quick French Bread: dough-only, with 3-hour delay start.

The Cuisinart CBK-110 is a perfect bread machine for apartment dwellers, because it operates without taking up a lot of space. It's large enough to cook a 2-pound (or larger) loaf, yet compact enough not to take up too much counter space. The 2-pound loaf is big enough for a whole family, and you can also bake smaller loaves of 1-pound and 1.25-pound size. The CBK-110 has large, easy-to-read dials, and it's easy to set the speed, time, and crust color. It uses a kneading blade, so the dough takes only 30 minutes to rise (compared to 60 minutes for machines that rely on a paddle to mix the dough). The CBK-110 also automatically switches to the bake cycle when it's done rising. The 12 preset menu options let you choose from a variety of crusts, and you can also choose whether to brown the crust or not. But the biggest drawback is that it doesn't allow you to use any add-ins, such as nuts, seeds, or raisins, which would be nice for adding variety to an otherwise standard loaf.

The Cuisinart CBK-110C Compact Automatic Bread Machine is a remarkably affordable, quick and easy to use bread maker. It's compact, easy to use, and requires no special attachments or ingredients; it produces a nice, light loaf. The CBK-110C has 12 preprogrammed menu options, ranging from white bread to whole-wheat bread and seven crust shades, including French and Italian. The bread mixes and kneads, rises and bakes, then keeps it warm until you're ready to serve it. The CBK-110C's removable pan and paddle are dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is quick. The CBK-110C produces a small amount of bread, but it's enough to feed a small household. The CBK-110C is easy to use, and it comes with a recipe book, but we found the bread to be a bit dense and firm. We didn't like the CBK-110C's crust, which we prefer to be slightly chewy. However, the CBK-110C is a reliable, affordable bread maker, and it's a good choice if you're just getting started making homemade bread.

The KBS Bread Maker with Dual Heaters is our favorite bread machine for homeowners who want a quick and easy way to make fresh loaves at home. Its large-capacity, dual heater design ensures even baking, and its automatic baking cycles yield uniformly-sized loaves. The touch panel is easy to navigate, and the machine's large LCD makes it easy to customize settings and monitor progress. However, it's not the quietest bread machine we tested, and it's a bit more expensive than some of the other models we tested, which also adds to its appeal. The KBS Bread Maker with Dual Heaters is also the only one we tested that allows you to make bread with gluten-free ingredients, and it comes with three crust color options, so you can pick a color that matches the rest of your kitchen.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 is a convection bread maker that performs better than many other models we've tested. It has a much larger bread pan than some models (12 x 16.5 x 10.25 inches), and the extra room makes it easier to add ingredients and knead dough. The bread comes out with a golden brown crust and a nice chewy interior. The CBK-200's 16 preset menu options include dough, pizza, sweet loaf, jam cake, and sandwich loaf. It also has 3 crust colors: white, wheat and rye. The CBK-200 has 3 loaf sizes: small, medium and large, and it also has a remove paddle option, which, along with the convection feature, allows you to remove the unbaked bread dough before baking and form it into a loaf shape. The CBK-200 also has some handy features that other bread makers don't offer, such as a digital clock, an on-off button, an LCD display, and an audible timer. The CBK-200 has 3 crust colors and 3 loaf sizes, and it also has the option of removing the paddle before baking and shaping the loaf by hand. The CBK-200 also has 16 preset menu options, 3 crust colors, and 3 loaf sizes. The CBK-200 also has an audible tone that tells you when to add fruit, nuts and other mix-ins, and when to remove the paddle before baking. The CBK-200 also has an option to remove unbaked bread dough to shape by hand. The CBK-200 also comes with a recipe book.

The Dash Bread Maker is the cheapest bread machine we tested, but it's also one of the slowest. The dough kneads slowly, and it takes almost 22 hours for it to rise. The Dash is economical, but in our tests it lacked enough oomph to compete with our other picks. Still, the Dash is easy to clean, it's reliable, and it's simple to operate. The automatic ingredient dispenser is a convenient way to add your favorite toppings, and the bread maker provides plenty of baking options, including gluten-free options, so you can make it your own. The Dash is an attractive and durable appliance with a retro look, and it comes in 11 colors to match any kitchen decor. The Dash is a reliable choice for people looking for a budget-conscious bread maker.

The Secura Bread Maker Machine is a good-looking machine with a sizable 2 2-pound capacity that will let you make 2 loaves of bread at a time, or up to 6 smaller loaves. It's fairly easy to use and has a decent range of settings for different types of bread, including gluten-free. It has 19 preset menu settings, but you can also manually adjust the time, temp, and crust color. We liked that it has a 60-minute keep-warm feature, which helps keep the bread fresh for at least 1 hour after it's been baked. The LCD readout display has clear, easy-to-use buttons that let users easily change settings. The machine is quiet, and the bread it produces is firm and moist, with nice crusts, though bread-making isn't as quick as with a traditional machine. The Secura Bread Maker Machine's 650W motor does a good job of kneading the bread, and there's no kneading arm to pull on, so it's less likely to tear the dough. The crumb is moist and dense, which works well with most loaves, though gluten-free bread can be a little dense. The bread gets nice and crispy on the outside, and the inside of the bread stays nice and moist. The dough cycle was the fastest we tested, taking just 3 hours and 15 minutes, and the keep-warm setting was also fast, taking just 60 minutes. Overall, the Secura Bread Maker Machine is a decent machine for bread-making, and it's especially good for gluten-free bread. It may not turn out as quick as with a traditional bread maker, but it's easy to use and produces quality bread.

The Pohl + Schmitt Bread Machine is a 17-in-1 gadget that bakes bread, cakes and cookies, as well as yogurt, jams, and other baked goods. It has 14 settings, so you can make everything from hearty whole-wheat bread to sweet strudel. It bakes in 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your bread's size. The bread-maker's display is bright and clear, and its single-button interface is easy to navigate. The bread-maker's bread cycles are adjustable, so you can make a 1-pound loaf or a 6-pound loaf, and it also has manual settings and an option to bake without kneading, so it's perfect for beginners. The machine is very easy to use, and it comes with a user manual and recipes. The bread-maker's nonstick pan is removable, so cleaning it is easy. The bread machine's nonstick inner pan prevents the dough from sticking during baking, which makes it easier to remove the dough from the pan. The bread-maker's nonslip feet keep it steady on its countertop, so you can easily add ingredients, and the bread-maker's nonstick pan makes it easier to remove the bread from the pan. The bread-maker's nonstick pan also makes it easier to remove baked bread from the pan, which makes it easier to slice. The bread machine is quiet, and it's compact enough for easy storage. The bread-maker's nonstick pan and 1.5-pound loaf size make it ideal for making bread at home to take to work, and the bread-maker's 1.5-pound loaf size makes it ideal for making bread at home to take to school. The bread-maker's nonstick pan and 2-pound loaf size make it ideal for making bread at home to take to parties, and the bread-maker's 2-pound loaf size makes it ideal for making bread at home to take to dinner. The bread-maker's nonstick pan and 3.5-pound loaf size make it ideal for making bread at home to take on vacation, and the bread-maker's 3.5-pound loaf size makes it ideal for making bread at home to take camping.

The Hamilton Beach Premium Dough and Bread Maker gets high marks for ease of use, and while it's a fairly basic bread maker, it does everything a busy person needs. It has 14 programmable cycles, including artisan dough and gluten-free options, so you can make a wide variety of breads, bagels, and pastries. The bread maker also does a good job of maintaining an even temperature, which helps to ensure that your baked goods turn out consistently tasty. The only negative is that it only makes 2 lb. loaves. But if you intend to make smaller loaves, the Hamilton Beach Premium Dough and Bread Maker is an excellent option.