Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker - BBM800BSS

It ranks #2 (A tier) on our consolidated bread makers board, drawn from 5 cited sources across 4 outlets.

Bakers who want control over the program and a good crust. It sits in A tier on our board, ranked Best Overall by The Spruce Eats and praised in Food & Wine for precise temperature control, sturdy construction and excellent crust and texture, and reviewers call it great value. If you care more about long-term brand reputation than custom programs, the Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus in S tier is the pick.

The board records no major failure reports in the first three years, and the construction is described as sturdy. The warranty is one year with responsive support. Treat the non-stick pan and paddle as the wear parts and hand wash them.

The Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus is our top pick and the only S tier bread maker on the board, chosen for build quality and a brand known for longevity. The Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker - BBM800BSS is the A tier runner-up and wins on precise temperature control, crust quality and value. Pick the Breville if you want a custom program and a better price per loaf of performance. Pick the Zojirushi if you want the machine most likely to still be running in ten years.

Yes. It has a gluten free program and a custom program that lets you set the knead, rise and bake stages yourself, which is what gluten free recipes need. Use a recipe written for bread machines, because gluten free dough is a batter and needs different timings from wheat dough.

Hand wash the pan and the paddle in warm soapy water after each loaf, and keep them out of the dishwasher to protect the coating. Remove the automatic fruit and nut dispenser and wash it separately. Wipe the chamber with a damp cloth once cool. Do not submerge the base.