(checked 2026-10-10)
A popular Amazon seller that's easy to run and has an auto nut dispenser, but three test kitchens got dense, gummy or lackluster loaves. Owners also complain about confusing instructions and a flaking ceramic coating.
Top complaints
- Dense or gummy loaves
Wirecutter found its loaves particularly dense with overcooked sides, and it mixed so hard it shredded raisins. Serious Eats got a gummy interior and inconsistent rise, and Food & Wine called its loaves lackluster.
- Poor instructions and recipes
The Spruce Eats says much of the documentation was poorly written, with some recipes incomplete or calling for confusing ingredients. Amazon's summary says owners find the instructions difficult to understand.
- Ceramic coating flaking
Amazon's summary says owners report durability issues with the ceramic coating flaking off. Owners are also split on noise and value.
What owners love
- Easy to use with auto add-ins
Food & Wine loved how easy it was to use, including the automatic add-in feature and a straightforward display and settings.
Source: Food & Wine - Owners like their loaves
Amazon's summary says owners find it performs well, with the first loaves coming out beautifully. The Spruce Eats says it performed well apart from the documentation.
- Stainless design, easy cleaning
Amazon owners appreciate the stainless steel design and easy cleaning.
- You want the best loaf for the money
- You rely on the included recipes
- You worry about coating wear
- A stainless look with a mix-in dispenser
- Easy push-button operation
- Bakers willing to find their own recipes
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not recommended: 'TikTok's darling' made dense loaves with overcooked sides and shredded raisins. The cheaper Hamilton Beach makes better bread.
- Food & Wine: Strong contender: very easy to use, but its loaves were lackluster.
- The Spruce Eats: Performed well, but poorly written documentation and recipes held it back.
- Serious Eats: Not recommended: its white bread had a gummy interior and an inconsistent rise.