*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

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