Cuisinart CBK-100 Bread Maker Review

The Cuisinart CBK-100 2 LB Bread Maker is an affordable machine which offers many exciting features, good quality with stainless steel outer covering, and awesome bread making results.

The Bread quality

Considering its low price, this bread maker does a great job, when it comes to making tasty bread. The shape of the bread is good, and you can adjust the crustiness to your desires, thanks to the 3 crust settings.

This bread maker also bakes bread evenly and the bread won’t be dry, so this unit definitely does what it supposed to do.

Versatility

This bread maker comes with 12 preprogrammed menu selections. The baking mode that is extremely useful is the Gluten-free setting, ideal for those with allergy or sensitivity to gluten. As you can see, with all these baking modes, you can try a variety of bread recipes, but if you are feeling extremely creative, you can also make cakes or jams.

What we also love about this unit is the loaf sizes. Namely, the machine is capable of baking 1, 1.5 and 2 pounds loaves of bread, making it ideal for a single person use as well as for the family. This is also great because you won’t have to throw remaining slices of bread away, simply because you can bake just the right amount you need.

Another great feature that you will find useful is the 13-hour delay start timer. As the name itself implies, this handy feature will give you fresh bread at the time you want. You simply need to pick the time and voila – your breadmaker will bake the bread for you by the time you wake up. This is especially important for those who are always in a rush, as the last thing you need to think about is baking the bread in time. Luckily, that won’t be an issue with this bread maker. In fact, you set it up, and the unit will do the kneading and baking for you. Isn’t that amazing?

Ease of use

Thanks to nicely organized controls and many different features, this unit is a breeze to use, even for beginners, so no need to worry about that. Moreover, this bread maker is simple to clean, thanks to a removable paddle, pan, and lid.

What also contributes to its easefulness is the stay-cool handles. Thanks to them, you will not get your hands burnt when taking the bread out of the pan after baking is completed.

Just to mention, there is a slight issue about the kneading paddles. You will have to remove them on time as it tends to stick on the bottom of the bread which can leave a hole.

Design

As for the design, this unit is well built and complies with North American Electrical Standards. It will last you for years if you take care of it appropriately. However, there is one part where this bread maker does not amaze us and that is the baking pan. Apparently, it is poorly built and is delicate, so you will have to take it out carefully. Otherwise, it might break.

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What you get

This unit comes with a measuring spoon and measuring cup, which is a nice little bonus. In addition, you get recipes for boosting your baking creativity.

Conclusion

There you have it folks. Now you have all the good and bad sides of the Cuisinart CBK-100 Bread Maker. So to sum up, this bread machine makes tasty bread, with a selection of 3 crust settings, at any time you want. It is versatile so you can be as creative as you want, and take your baking skills to a whole another level. Moreover, the unit is simple to use and cleaning won’t take too long which is definitely a bonus when you are in a rush.

The bread maker comes with stay-cool handles, for your safety and will last you for years, if you are careful when using a baking pan (since it is delicate). On top of all, the unit is affordable, making it ideal for those budget-concerned bread lovers. So, if all of these suits you, then grab one of these for your kitchen and impress your family and friends with tasty, freshly-baked homemade bread. Bon appetite!