Panasonic SD206 Automatic Breadmaker

I bought my bread maker four years ago almost on a whim. We borrowed a machine from a friend, made two loaves and were hooked! It must be stated here and now that even in 2003 such apparatus is nowhere near as common gracing kitchens the UK as they are in the US, although sales have been accelerating if the stacks of boxes of the various devices to be found in the department stores is anything to go by. This was probably due to the price (back then my Panasonic cost me about £160 - equivalent $ 240) but today you can pick a machine up for half that or even less. In any event we have much less experience of baking bread 'the modern way' at home in Britain. ...  Read the complete review

I bought this bread maker from John Lewis because baking bread in the oven was just taking too long. And I'm very glad I did... ============================================= Hypochondriacs Relax...The Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker is Here! ============================================= If you're a hypochondriac like me, you'll love the Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker . You see, "malted brown" bread doesn't necessarily mean "wholemeal" or "good for you" and almost all commercial breads have unhealthy additives to make them look better, taste nicer or last longer. But why bother? Fresh, ...  Read the complete review

We bought a Panasonic SD206 Breadmaker. Lovely bread for about a year. Then it started making odd noises. The dough paddle mountshaft was detached from the breadpan - unit unusable. Called Panasonic, no parts available. Will be in stock in about 2 weeks. 2 weeks elapsed, called again, parts will be another two weeks. This has now gone on for about 12 weeks - breadmaker completely out of use. Each time I call it is obvious that there are many customers waiting for this same part. Sometimes the reason for delays given as shipping delays from Japan, sometimes it's problems getting parts from Panasonic suppliers, other times they don't know why there is a ...  Read the complete review

Many years ago when I first moved away from our family home I found myself staying in a single bedroom flat. It was basic, it was uncomfortable and it was expensive. It did, however, have one saving grace. It was right next door to a bakery. I don’t think I will ever forget the wonderful early morning smell of freshly baked bed wafting into my abode. The taste of the bread was pretty good too. This all planted the idea in my mind that it would be good to make my own bread. However, I am very lazy at heart and the idea of spending time and energy kneading dough into the right consistency held no appeal at all. I was, therefore, delighted ...  Read the complete review

This bread making machine is just a magical household appliance (a must for all bread lovers). Not only can you make 3 different sized loaf's you can make a whole variety of different types using the instruction manual which comes with the product. When you begin making a loaf you tend to attempt your favorite in the manual first, not a problem, do exactly as the manual say's and you won't have any problems at all. Once you master the machine the world is your oyster, you have a range from about 27+ different loaf's to hot cross buns, pitta bread, naan bread to marbled chocolate & orange cake. The timer option is also very easy to use, ...  Read the complete review