Review on 🍞 Oster Expressbake 2-lb. Breadmaker, White/Ivory - Enhanced Capacity, Increased Versatility by Jason Matthews

In this review I will compare Oster CKSTBRW20 and Zojirushi BB-PAC20. Background: I have been baking different types of bread with an Easter bread maker for six months. When I got a bread maker I stopped buying bread. I use the machine every 2-3 days to bake 1.5 loaves for my family. For baked goods such as bagels, I have to take out the dough, shape it, etc. I find that to be a lot of work and that's why I haven't used and buy a machine for these baked goods. The recipes I used are ready. where I put all the ingredients in the machine and press the button. Any recipes that require additional steps (except for sourdough are not my forte). So far I've had great results, but I'm tempted to see if there's any value in a 'better' machine that should give better results. The two main things that were of interest to Zoj were: 1. Preheating the ingredients before mixing. In many cases I make bread that calls for milk and/or eggs. I keep them in the fridge and when added they are COLD. When using my Oster, I add an extra 30 minutes to the timer to allow the ingredients to reach room temperature, but in many cases they're still colder than they should2. long form a. It's a pain in A## to cut the bread produced by Oster. The shape does not allow for easy manufacture and consumption of sandwich slices. Also, it's difficult to find a decent bread bin that will fit a 1.5 pound loaf, let alone a 2 pound loaf. This becomes a real problem when baking fluffy, soft bread. I received the new BB-PAC20 today and my first impression compared to Oster is: • Zoj is heavier than Oster • Zoj is twice the size and takes up twice the space of Oster • Because of its size, Zoj indicates where Oster be can store and use when needed • Zoj stops when lid is opened which can be tiring (my kid loves to watch bread making) • Zoj seems to be better constructed weight (my oster has fallen on the floor before, which required me to disassemble it and put all the buttons and display back in place) • Zoj handles the Oster much better (I removed the handle from my Oster as in some cases the risen bread "sticks" to the handle and interferes with removing the loaf as the bread sticks to the handle) • The Zoj looks 'better' as it is rust free and black compared to the white (which looks dated). Bake; I took a simple veal sweetbreads recipe (with egg) and cooked the same recipe side by side on both appliances. For both recipes I used the same ingredients and the same measuring cups, in general all other parameters of the machine are identical. This test would allow me to check and see if Zoj's high premium ($200 more than Oster) offers value and if money and counter space is well spent. The test is for BASIC functionality and uses a simple loop with medium crust settings. Results: Crust - both devices were set to Medium. Zoy is a product with a thicker and darker crust. The crust of the zoj is more even, with the oster having a lighter top than the sides. Shape - As expected, Zoj produces longer and "lower" loaves that are easier to slice. The Zoj loaf has two "bulges" due to the construction of the two mixing paddles. Texture - The Zoj has a more even texture with more evenly distributed air bubbles. The blades leave a smaller hole in the bread due to the lower profile. Flavor - "Crispier" in Zoj, plus both flavors are the same to me. My $0.02: If your kids love crustless bread, maybe Oster is better, if you like a thicker crust with more crunch, Zoj would be better. Leaving a bread maker on the counter will make Zoj more attractive because of the design and color. If you want to keep it in a closet, oster is the best choice because of its size and weight. The Zoj product is better, but with a very small difference, whether or not it's worth the extra $200 all depends on the value of the $200 to you. stop Zoj it will only be due to the size and shape of the loaf of bread, everything else is relatively irrelevant to me.