bluehawq's Full Review: Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Machine
I had the Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Maker and give it to my daughter when she got married and moved off. I couldn't get another one at the time that I wanted it so I settled for the Panasonic SD-YD205 model. Well, minus a few settings and add to the capacity, this bread maker is every bit as capable as the other. The bread is great tasting and everything works pretty much the same. I no longer use this bread machine, as I do have a sophisticated new one but I wanted to make sure I got a review written on it before I reviewed the newer one.
As I mentioned, this model is pretty much the same as it's sister. It's sister may have more settings to confuse you with but this one will make you a larger loaf when it's all said and done. And with the seven settings it has, will do anything that most people will want done anyway. Why pay more? *cough, cough...* I did actually pay more with the one I have now but with this company and these two models, why would you pay more for the same action?
This model's settings include:
1. Sandwich Bread Mode (this is for when you desire a thinner lighter crust)
2. Raisin Bread Mode (works with either wheat or white -counts as two of the settings)
You have a 13 hour digital timer and when making breads with raisins or nuts, a beeper will sound when it's time to add them. It's pretty loud too so you will hear it in another room.
Capacity:
You will be able to make up to a 2 1/2 pound loaf or about 2 dozens rolls. You can however, still make a 1 1/2 loaf size. The recipe book will include the directions for cutting down the size.
Warranty:
It provides a year limited warranty. I don't feel you'll ever use it because the unit is durable and will last you long after the warranty runs out. Besides, that pretty much how these companies plan these things. *lol*
Out of the Box:
You have the bread maker, of course. Then you'll find an instruction manual. (send in the warranty card). There's a nifty recipe book that really has some delicious recipes in it. It's a sampler of the "Electric Bread" cookbook. Wish it had been the complete version.
Clean Up:
Easy as pie (or bread). You can just pretty much wipe it out if you take care of it. You will have to remove the paddle and clean it. That part usually suffers the most damage. Also, if you wait too long, it does get more difficult once the bread dries out and crusts. I don't remember if it states it's dishwasher safe or not but take my advice and do not place it in the dishwasher. I find it tends to wear down the non-stick coating quicker.
Then, just wipe down the outer part and you're all done!
Bread Advice:
You can use regular all purpose flour but I find if you will use strictly unbleached bread flour, you'll be happier with the outcome. It just makes a softer loaf that has less bubble holes in it.
All in All
I highly recommend this maker as with it's big sister the SD-Y250 model. You can't go wrong and either should last you several years under normal use and careful care. The prices have dropped over the years and you can get this model for around $99.00. Pretty high when comparing to some off brands or lesser machines, but it's worth it to know it will last longer than a year. Right? Don't eat too much cause bread goes straight to the hips!
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