Beyond WBYBM1 Bread Maker

If you like to buy bread mixes in a box at the store, this may be a very good product. But if you like to mix ingredients from scratch, you will be annoyed by all the bells and whistles oriented towards scanning in product bar codes. The scanning technology probably accounts for the rather high price, too. On a positive note, it is attractive, and nicely sized at 16 x 13 x 9.

Upon writing this review, I have had this breadmaker for a little over a month and it has yet to leave my counter. I've made about 15 loaves of bread with it and not one has displeased me. I love every single loaf that comes out of it.

Pros:
-the scanning wand really does work. I've used 3 different brandname breadmixes and all have been recognized and the machine configured automatically.
-the loafpan is the shape of a normal loafpan you use to bake in the oven.
-it has a compartment for adding extra ingredients such as walnuts or berries. This breadmachine can also be configured to make doughs you can freeze for later or jellies/jams, pizza dough, or some desert loaves.

Cons:
-Fairly large footprint so if you're tight on counterspace, you may need to find a storage area after each use.
-Can't put the loafpan in the dishwasher because the coating will wear off around the edges.
-This machine probably won't save you money...Read more

I totally disagree with the review above. Works fine from scratch, if you know what you're doing. If you don't, it's even easier. My roomate bought one of these and it makes great bread all the time with the scanner or with the presets. I don't have anything to compare it to because I've never owned a different bread maker, but I do know that this one works great and if you've never owned one, I recommend this one.