SAKIBread Maker Machine, 3 LB XL 12-in-1 Programmable, BPA-Free & Nonstick Ceramic Pan, Digital Touch Panel, 3 Loaf Sizes, 3 Crust Colors, Gluten-Free, Dough, Jam, Yogurt, Keep Warm, Recipes

Update: I have to say the Saki bread machine has definitely exceeded my expectations after over 7 months of at least twice weekly use. I have used the dough cycle a lot as I like to bake in my Emile Henry large loaf clay baker. I also use it for pizza dough and dough for making rolls. For complaints of how hard it is to put the bread pan back in the machine, there is a very simple way to do this. Look at the two (2) round metal bread pan holders in the base of the bread machine and see the open slotted areas on each round holder. Then look at the underside of your bread pan at the two (2) metal knobs. Rotate each metal knob on the bottom of the bread pan to align with any of the open slotted areas of the two (2) holders in the bottom of the bread machine. Then lower your bread pan into the base of machine, push down until you hear (a click) and feel the bread pan lock in place. Done. This easy technique applies if your pan is out and you have already filled it with your recipe to put back in the bread machine to bake or for putting it back in machine after washing bread pan. It may take you several attempts to get it right but then you'll be a whiz at inserting your bread pan every time. This machine is a workhorse with its 850 watt torque motor and is able to easily tackle any recioe for a 3 lb loaf of bread. Take the time to learn your Saki machine, experiment with any bread recipe out there and enjoy it! I also ordered an extra bread pan and another set of paddles. I believe the Saki will give many many years of service.This is my second breadmaker and so far I love everything about the "Saki". Initially, I thought of going with the Zojirushi bread machine but the Saki ticks all the boxes for me. Love the smaller footprint than the Zojirushi, love the large digital display that is easy to see and operate, great recipe book and manual included, no sticking at all with the ceramic bread pan and the ceramic double kneading paddles. The Saki is extremely quiet w/ the 850 watt high torque motor which is a big plus and I haven't noticed any movement at all during the kneading process. Love the loaf size options, color of crust, etc. I've had no problem having to unplug machine to turn off as some have noted. The instructions are in the manual. I used the medium color crust on this first loaf, but since have used the light crust which we prefer. I always take out the kneading paddles when the last rise is completed before the baking cycle starts. No need to remove dough, just lift up one end, remove paddle, then lift up other end and remove 2nd paddle, then close lid and cycle will resume. No big bread paddle tears in your bread, just 2 tiny post holes on bottom of the bread loaf.I have made several different types of bread so far and am extremely pleased with each. Look forward to trying the jam, yogurt and cake recipes as well. The Saki is a winner in my book.

I've made 2 loaves so far with this machine and it has worked excellently. I make breads with atypical flours and they have come out well. I haven't noticed many of the issues the other reviews have. The final decision was between the KBS and this unit (Saki). I wanted a ceramic lined bread bucket not Teflon and these were the only 2 viable units for me. The KBS was a little too small for what I thought I would need. The Saki allows for much larger loaves and also has the elongated bread bucket making more of a loaf and less of a block. The last decision point was that Saki is a US-based company and KBS is based out of China. I prefer to buy as close to home as possible even though both are manufactured in China. The dual-paddle bucket works surprisingly well, it really kneads the dough. The paddles DO stick to the bucket shafts after baking and I suspect wiping them down with a film of avocado or olive oil prior to adding ingredients will solve that problem. The bread was a little difficult to get out of the bucket but I purchased a silicone spatula specifically to wedge the bread out. Also, oiling the shafts would have helped. I'm sure in time I will figure the technique out better. As for longevity I can't say. My last bread maker was purchased in 1995 and still ran great. Hopefully this unit will too. Two year warranty if the unit is registered. Also a GREAT little recipe book came with the unit. Even though it doesn't cover my specific flours, I can add the spices and such from book. Happy with purchase so far.

I bought this to replace a bread machine I used happily for many years because it had started leaking and something inside started making a lot of noise. What struck me most about the Saki machine is that it is quiet while running and is easy to start using. I think the manual that accompanies it could be little more informative. If I had not used a bread machine before, it might have been harder to understand what was not completely explained. There are also not a lot o f yeast bread recipes included though there are some recipes for yogurt, jam and sweet breads. You can download the manual but it is the same as the one in the box. I made three loaves so far and they all came out very well. I used the dough cycle for one which I shaped and baked in my oven and made one of the 3 pound loaves and another that was 2.5 pounds which I had the Saki bake. The loaves were well mixed and baked well with a nice crust. The pan is more horizontal like a real loaf pan, which I like because it slices much better. I cut the 3 pound loaf in half and then in slices because it was fairly tall. There are two paddles like the Zojirushi. They are relatively shallow so even left in with the bake, they make holes in the bread, but not too large. The machine is less heavy than my older one and I appreciate it since I don’t keep it on the counter and have pick it up and put it away after using it. There were not a lot of reviews on this machine but I decided to take a chance on it anyway. It seems like a good choice. The proof is more in how long it lasts and I can’t speak to that yet. I will update my review if there are changes. I am hoping that the pan does not leak eventually, like my other one but that does seem like the weak point for these appliances. The bread came out of the non-stick pan easily. I had to do a short soak to clean the paddle spindles but that seems standard. Otherwise it was easy to get clean. I am encouraged by my experience so far and looking forward to using it regularly.

The bread making on this machine is a quite simple process; and the bread is delicious. The two paddles is an important feature for kneading the dough. Didn’t do well with the yougurt setting.