this breadmaker is fabulous!!! Okay, it's the first breadmaker I've owned, so I have no frame of reference; however, it is easy, fast and incredibly efficient! It was given to me by a friend that acquired 2 as wedding gifts. The instruction booklet includes about 50 recipes for various breads and pastries, and they are all very simple. I love the idea of just putting ingredients into the breadpan, putting the pan into the breadmaker, setting the timer to the appropriate number, and within a few hours I have fresh homemade br ead that is devoured by my family almost as soon as it has finished. I have found several recipes for it on the internet as well, but have yet to try them.
I'm also very pleased with the FASTBAKE feature, which allows me to make a loaf of bread very quickly if necessary, it's a great timesaver, and the bread is always perfect!!