*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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*Note: This is a review of the Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus Bread Maker. If you would like to buy this bread machine then click here.

There are many different brands and models of bread makers but only a few are as versatile as the Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus 2-Pound Stainless-Steel Convection Breadmaker.

This bread machine has all the features you would expect from a top-of-the-line appliance plus a lot more.  It offers a low-carb and gluten-free cycle for those with special dietary needs or allergies.  With its chrome and black finish, this stylish bread machine will fit beautifully in any modern kitchen.

Breadman Ultimate Plus Features

• Programmable bread machine with 16 baking cycles
• Bakes bread in 1 lb, 1-1/2 lb, and 2 lb horizontal loaves
• 3 crust shade choices
• Includes options for gluten free, low carb, cake batter, jam
• Dough options for pizza, pasta and bagel
• Patented automatic fruit and nut dispenser
• Equipped with convection fan
• 24-hour delay bake timer; 10-minute pause
• Bake times can be custom programmed
• Program space for 5 recipes
• Touch pad controls and digital display
• Carrying handles stay cool
• 60-minute power failure protection system
• Measures 9-1/2” by 15-1/4” by 12-1/2”; one year limited warranty

Product Description

You’ll never want for more with the Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus when it comes to baking home made bread.  It offers 13 basic settings for the most popular breads including white, whole wheat, and French.  You can also make breads with fruits and nuts added.

For individuals with special dietary needs, the Breadman Ultimate Plus offers the gluten-free and low carb settings.  You can make dough for pizza or bread that you finish baking in your conventional oven.  You can even make homemade fruit jams in your Breadman Ultimate Plus.

Additional buttons on the control panel let you control the loaf size.  You can bake horizontal loaves in any of three sizes: 1 lb, 1-1/2 lbs, or 2 lbs.  You can also set the crust shade to light, medium or dark.

The bread making process can start immediately or you can program it to start at a predetermined time, up to 24 hours.  This feature is very useful if you want your bread maker to have hot, fresh bread waiting for you when you wake up in the morning or come home from work.

The Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus Bread Maker is simple enough for first-time bakers to use.  However, experienced bakers will love being able to alter the standard baking options.  The machine allows you to customize up to 5 special recipes for bread baked just the way you like it.

The Breadman TR2500BC features a patented fruits and nuts dispenser built into the lid.  The dispenser is activated by the “Extras” button on the control panel.  Add your fruits, nuts, herbs, and other add-ins to the dispenser and they will be automatically added to the dough at the right time.

Other Helpful Features

The removable lid has a viewing window that allows you to check on the baking process.  The bread machine also has a bake-only option with variable baking time

In case of a power outage, the Breadman TR2500BC can recover from where it left off as long as the power interruption does not exceed 60 minutes.

This bread maker also comes with stay-cool carrying handles for safe and easy transport.

Pros

• Convection fan distributes heat evenly
• Kneads dough well and makes good bread
• Plenty of bread-baking options
• Can make gluten-free and low carb bread
• Comes with an automatic fruits and nuts dispenser
• Compact size
• Easy to clean; lid comes off for easy clean up
• 60-minute power failure backup
• 24-hour delay-bake timer
• Affordable price

Cons

• Noisy when kneading
• Viewing window is hard to see through
• Pan pops out while kneading
• Baking pan is flimsy
• No backlight on LCD screen, making it hard to read
• Poor quality control
• Poor customer service
• Replacement parts not available

What Customers Say

For a bread machine that’s loaded with plenty of great features, the Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus 2-Pound Stainless-Steel Convection Breadmaker does not get the rave reviews you would expect from its owners.  While there are many positive reviews, the negative ones are also significant in number.

Customers like the many features including “add-in” dispenser, gluten-free and low carb breads, custom recipes, variable baking time, convection fan, delay-bake timer, and power failure backup.  The Breadman Ultimate Plus makes very good bread and the crust shade can be controlled to perfection.

While many customers are very happy with their Breadman, others have valid complaints that seem to have something to do with quality control.  Some customers find the baking pan too flimsy and this may partly be the reason why it pops out while kneading.  Some customers say their machine does not work well.  They also complained about the poor customer service.

The mixed reviews for the Breadman TR2500BC Ultimate Plus may be an indication of poor quality control.  If quality control has improved this bread machine would be a very good purchase.  It is deeply discounted and can be found for less than $80.

Happy Baking,

- Ryan, The Bread Maker

P.S. I find that Amazon consistently has the best price on bread machines so I would recommend trying them first. CLICK HERE to view it.