Review on CROWNFUL 2LB Programmable Bread Maker With 12 Presets, Nonstick Pan & Keep Warm Set - ETL Listed (White) by Oliver Phelps

I bought this bread machine maker to help accommodate my lifestyle of processed free foods. Since I have never used a bread machine before, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on something I wasn’t experienced with.There are very high quality bread machines out there for those who are more experienced and maybe even utilize on a more frequent basis. After thorough research, I narrowed down my search to this one as my starter.So far, I am loving it! I love that I can make fresh bread and know exactly what is going into my food and my body. But there are a few cons:The recipe book is only, maybe 25% worth using. I have found this to be a trend with almost every bread machine maker I have come across. The recipes are often dense or don’t taste good. So I opted for Google and a brand new Betty Croocker’s Best Bread Machine Cookbook. If I hadn’t opted for those choices, I would have been very disappointed.I have quickly learned that the BASIC recipes are ok in the recipe book provided. They read almost nearly exactly the same as everyone else’s. The more special the bread recipe, the higher the chance of a bad bread experience. DON’T USE THE RECIPE BOOK that comes with the machine! Search else where for bread machine recipes or by a bread machine cook book. They come with the options for both the 1 1/2lb and 2lb recipes.Another con: the loaf size button on my machine doesn’t work. It’s stuck on the 2lb and it won’t change. I haven’t let that stop me from enjoying my fresh bread. Plus I have a little extra bread to enjoy.Also, I wouldn’t recommend using more than once, maybe twice a say. The outer casing is plastic and enough heat from the bread maker could cause it to break. Really give it time to cool before making additional loaves.Pros:It’s quiet. It literally sounds like a remote control car when it’s mixing and kneading. You can easily nap or relax without interruption. Pets on the other may not like the sound. My dog hides when it runs.It is also light weight and easy to store. It has a nice sleek body and slips into my cupboards very easily.It comes with a measuring cup and measuring spoon. Which is completely optional to use.It is very easy to clean and cools down pretty quickly. But still smart to play it safe when wanting to make additional loaves.Other than that, this has been a great addition to my kitchen and lifestyle.