6 easy-to-use bread makers for home-baking bliss

Best for: Premium features and professional results

You’ll be master of homemade bread with the Breville Custom Loaf Pro. It takes the hassle out of baking with its 13 automatic settings and nine customisable options for your choice of crust colour and size.

“Excellent product,” wrote a five-star reviewer at The Good Guys. “Easy to operate and outstanding bread. We have only used prepackaged bread mix to date but it was successful every time. Really helpful book with instructions, recipes and tips. Definitely worth paying the extra for this superior appliance.”

Key features:

• Brushed stainless steel design
• 830W motor for reliable performance
• Crust colour options: light, medium and dark
• Loaf size options: 500g, 750g, 1kg or 1.25kg
• Automatic raisin and nut dispenser
• Power interruption protection
• Smart LCD display
• Two-year warranty

Also available at:

• $399 (usually $499) from Amazon
• $406 (usually $499) from Appliances Online
• $415.14 from Big W
• $419 from Betta Home Living
• $449 from Breville

Best for: Overall value and reliability

Discover the joy of baking with the best-selling Panasonic break maker. Featuring automatic ingredient dispensers, 31 programs including gluten-free options and dual temperature sensors, it’s your ticket to easy, delicious bread whenever you want it.

“It’s great to use, very simple and so easy to clean,” said an Amazon reviewer who left five stars. “Every loaf has been great, but the whole experience has been quick and simple, so much so that usage has not declined due to any hassles. We have used it every other day since we got it and I see no reason why this will stop. Bread comes out reasonably easily if done soon after it’s ready and clean-up is a few minutes and part of the routine so it’s ready again when needed. It has a permanent place on the kitchen side.”

Key features:

• 4.6 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings on Amazon
• Stainless steel design with compact dimensions
• Automatic yeast and fruit/nut dispensers for perfect ingredient distribution
• 31 programs for bread, cake, pizza dough, jams and more
• Four built-in gluten-free modes
• Dual temperature sensors ensure optimal baking results
• 13-hour digital timer
• One-year warranty

Also available at:

• $329 (usually $439) from Bing Lee
• $349 from The Good Guys
• $349.95 (usually $439) from Kitchen Warehouse
• $350 (usually $439) from Appliances Online
• $357 from Big W

Best for: Budget-conscious quality

Another solid pick from Breville. This option does all the cooking while you sit back and enjoy the smell of freshly baked goodness. Boasting 13 pre-set programs, you can whip up everything from a loaf to gluten-free or even homemade jam. The automatic nut and fruit dispenser means no guessing how much time is left, and if patience isn’t your strong suit, the Express setting has loaves ready in record time.

“I bought this maker for the purpose of being able to bake a small sized loaf,” wrote a five-star reviewer at Breville. “It has a simple, no-fuss menu and is light and easy to lift to store away in a cupboard as I prefer. I like the ability to remove the paddle partway through cooking when the machine beeps.”

Key features:

• 13 pre-set programs
• Non-stick bread pan and removable kneading blade for easy cleaning
• Large LCD display screen
• 15-hour delay start timer and auto keep-warm function
• Crust colour selection (light, medium and dark) and loaf size selection (small, medium and large)
• Accessories include a non-stick bread pan, kneading blade, measuring spoon, measuring cup and kneading blade hook
• One-year warranty

Also available at:

• $173 (usually $229) from Appliances Online
• $189.95 (usually $219) from Amazon
• $199 from The Good Guys
• $218.95 from Kitchen Warehouse

Best for: Maximum savings

This handy machine has 18 automatic programs, an LCD display and an automatic ingredient dispenser that does the hard work for you. Just throw in your ingredients, set the timer and let it do its thing — whether it’s a classic white loaf or something a little more adventurous.

“This is a great unit which does a heap of things I might have to try,” shared a reviewer on the Myer website. “Gone are the days of throwing out store bought bread. This makes the perfect size loaf. Should have purchased this a long time ago. Trying different brand packs and all have come out yummy.”

Key features:

• 18 automatic programs
• 15-hour time delay
• Automatic ingredient dispenser
• Premium stainless steel casing
• User-friendly LCD display
• Non-slip rubber feet
• Easy-to-clean food-grade bread bucket

Also available at:

• $143 (usually $159.99) from MyDeal
• $183.89 (usually $321.71) from Kogan
• $195.95 (usually $264.99) from Myer

Best for: Busy families and quick results

The name says it all – the Sunbeam ExpressBake is all about speed without skimping on taste. Thanks to its ExpressBake function, you can go from ingredients to a fresh loaf in under an hour, perfect for busy households or last-minute cravings. With 12 baking programs, including a gluten-free option endorsed by Coeliac Australia & NZ, it covers everything from classic white and wholegrain to sweet loaves, dough, jam and even yoghurt.

An automatic fruit and nut dispenser adds your extra ingredients at just the right moment, while the customisable loaf sizes (680g or 900g) and crust settings (light, medium or dark) mean your bread turns out exactly the way you like it.

Amazon shoppers love this gadget for its tasty results, with one highlighting its ability to bake a generous family-sized loaf. It’s praised for being easy to use and clean, and the sturdy blade earns special mention for its quality.

Key features:

• ExpressBake setting bakes a loaf in under an hour
• 12 programs, including gluten-free, sweet, cake, jam and yoghurt
• Two loaf sizes (680g and 900g)
• Three crust settings: light, medium, dark
• Automatic fruit and nut dispenser
• 13-hour programmable delay and keep-warm function
• Stainless steel design with a compact footprint

Also available at:

• $176.95 (usually $179) from Kitchen Warehouse
• $179 from Bing Lee
• $179 from Betta Home Living

Best for: Beginners and simple operation

If the smell of fresh bread in the morning sounds like your kind of wake-up call, the TODO bread maker has you covered. It’s simple to use, with 12 settings, crust control and a handy delay timer so your loaf is ready whenever you are. The 900g capacity is great for households big or small, and the non-stick pan means cleaning up is easy. From classic white to wholemeal and even dough, it takes the guesswork out of baking your own bread.

One happy reviewer at Big W shared: “Fantastic machine to make a variety of homemade bread. Good value for the money. Excellent customer service and speedy delivery as always.”

Key features:

• 12 pre-programmed baking functions
• 550W power for efficient performance
• Keep warm function (up to 60 minutes)
• Adjustable crust control: Light, Medium, Dark
• 900g bread capacity
• Easy-to-clean non-stick bread pan
• Large, user-friendly LCD display
• Delay start timer (up to 13 hours)
• Includes measuring cup, spoon, hook & manual

Also available at:

• $98 (usually $109) from Woolworths
• $98 (usually $109) from MyDeal
• $103.55 (usually $189) from Kogan