*Note: This is a review of the Cuisinart CBK-200 Convection Automatic Breadmaker. If you would like to buy this bread machine then click here.

If you enjoy fresh bread for breakfast or any time of the day the best thing to do is make your own bread.  Bread-making is time-consuming but it’s not impossible to have oven-fresh bread whenever you like.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker lets you bake home made bread without the hassle of kneading, rising or baking the bread yourself.  Simply put all the ingredients in the bread maker, push a few buttons, and walk away.  The Cuisinart CBK-200 will have your delicious, fresh bread ready after a few hours.

With more and more people making their own bread at home these days, bread machines are becoming more popular and easier to use.  They also offer more options for bread-making.  The Cuisinart CBK-200 convection bread maker is pre-programmed to make different types of bread including white bread, whole wheat, French or Italian bread, low-carb, gluten-free, and sweet breads.  You can also use this bread machine to prepare dough, pizza dough and artisan dough.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 has a special feature you won’t find in many bread machines.  It has a convection fan which circulates the hot air while baking.  This ensures equal heat distribution and makes the crust of your French or Italian bread extra-crunchy.

Cuisinart CBK-200 Features

• Programmable bread machine with 16 preset menu options for White Bread, Low Carb, Gluten-free, Whole Wheat and Artisan Dough settings
• Equipped with convection fan; automatically adjusts speed and timing for consistently good results
• Selection of 3 crust colors
• Makes 3 sizes of bread loaves: 1 lb, 1-1/2 lbs, and 2 lbs
• Audible tone tells you when to add mix-ins such as raisins, nuts, seeds, etc.
• 12-hour delay start timer
• Power failure backup; bread-making resumes when power is restored.  This function is only good for up to 15 minutes of power outage.
• Product measures 18” x 12.2” x 15.2”
• 3-year limited warranty

Cuisinart CBK-200 Description

The Cuisinart CBK-200 Convection Automatic Bread Maker is constructed of brushed stainless steel.  Its key feature is a built-in convection fan that circulates air inside the machine to distribute heat evenly and improve the crust and bread texture.

Buttons on the control panel allow you to choose from a selection of 16 pre-programmed baking options.  The Cuisinart CBK-200 can be set to bake white bread, whole wheat, gluten-free, low carb, sweet bread and many more.

Quick cooking options are also available.  Following the pre-programmed options, the bread machine does the kneading and baking, automatically setting the proper temperatures and baking time so you can have fresh bread without doing any of the tedious work.  The only thing you have to do is add the ingredients, close the lid, and press the right buttons.  Even people who have never baked bread before will be able to enjoy tasty homemade bread with this machine.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 has 16 cycles or options which include White, Whole Wheat, French/Italian, Quick Bread or Cake, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Pizza Dough, Jam, etc.  There is also an option for Bake Only.  The menu button on the control panel is used to select the option or cycle number.  The control panel also has buttons to set the crust color, loaf size, and delay timer.  A button for the mix-ins option causes the bread machine to sound an alert beep at the stage of the cycle when you are supposed to add your nuts, raisins, etc.  The bread machine also has Start and Stop/Pause buttons.

This bread machine has a power failure backup feature.  If power is disrupted the machine will “remember” the stage where it stopped and resume once the power comes back on.  However, this is only good for power outages lasting no more than 15 minutes.

Pros

• Convection oven improves baking performance and produces the desired crust
• Has plenty of baking options
• Makes good bread
• Operates well and works quietly
• Can make gluten-free bread and low carb bread
• Makes artisan dough
• Easy to clean
• Reasonable price

Cons

• Construction quality and  materials used could be better
• Baking pan is made of thin, lightweight material
• Difficult to remove baked bread from pan
• Pan can pop out while kneading
• Machine has a tendency to burn the bread

What Customers Say

The Cuisinart CBK-200 2-Pound Convection Automatic Bread Maker has a mix of positive and negative reviews.  A lot of customers say they are happy with the performance of this bread machine.  In particular they like the numerous options or cycles, especially the ones for gluten-free and low carb bread. Customers also like being able to remove the kneading paddle before letting the dough rise for the final time, so the bread doesn’t end up with a hole at the bottom. Customers who left positive reviews say the machine makes very good bread.

However, not everyone is happy with the Cuisinart CBK-200.  The bread pan gets a lot of criticisms.  It is too thin and the quality of the nonstick coating is poor.  The nonstick coating peels off easily while the thin pan causes the bottom of the loaf to burn.  Also, the pan is so flimsy that it tends to pop up during the kneading stage.  The convection oven feature, which should have been a big plus, works well only on the light setting.  Other settings tend to burn the bread.

The Cuisinart CBK-200 Convection Bread Maker has more positive than negative reviews but there may be some concern over the general quality of the machine, especially the baking pan.  It does have a lot of great features and many customers find it satisfactory.  You may like some of its features enough to overlook the shortcomings.

Happy Baking,

- Ryan, The Bread Maker

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