Panasonic SD251

This breadmaker is excellent. I chose Panasonic because I have owned other products made the company before and this machine is just as reliable and robust as Sherman Tank! In fact after many years using it 3-4 times a month having made hundreds of loaves and usedd the dough function regularly, I have finally worn it out! The quality of the bread is always good, the recipes are excellent and takes just 7 minutes to set up. The later models I see have raisin dispensers which seem a good idea since I often set mine to be ready in the morning.

The SD251 is not availabnle any more but I will always buy Panasonic.

Great results every time.

A question not answered in manuals:

At what temperature does the SD 251 when baking cakes?

I've got the Panasonic SD251 breadmaker. The 251 -255 models all seem very similar -the higher the number, the more recent the model and the more programmes -you get a built in raisin and nut dispenser & rye & gluten programmes on the later models.You really want to get your hands on proper strong flour from Allinsons or Carrs for best results. The dispenser is useful if you set the timer overnight so I'd be tempted to pay a bit more for one of the later models next time round. I also liked the Italian programme on the 253 which my friend has. The results were nearly as good using the 251 on basic though so it depends how much you like your ciabatta.