Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker with Yeast Dispenser, White
Color | Multicolor |
Brand | Panasonic |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
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About this item
- 3 choices of loaf sizes and up to 2-1/2 pounds loaf capacity, ideal bread machine for modern family
- Settings for white, whole wheat, multigrain, French, quick breads/cakes
- 13-hour delay start timer and programmable menu options make meal planning easier
- Automatically adds yeast at the optimum time to ensure perfect bread
- With non-stick inner bake pan and build-in handle, finished bread is easily removed from the unit
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Timer function | 4.4 | 4.9 | — | 5.0 | — |
Flavor | — | 3.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | KITB-Direct | Premium-Japan | Kitchenarm LLC |
capacity | — | 2 pounds | 2 pounds | — | 2 pounds |
material | Plastic | Metal, Plastic | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel |
number of programs | — | 20 | 15 | 43 | 29 |
wattage | — | 550 watts | 710 watts | — | 550 watts |
care instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth | Hand Wash Only | Wipe with Dry Cloth, Hand Wash Only | Wipe with Dry Cloth | Hand Wash Only |
weight | 15.4 pounds | 16.5 pounds | — | 6597 grams | 11.6 pounds |
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Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker
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Providing myriad options, this automatic bread maker embodies the marvels of 21st century electronic convenience and choice. Yes, it mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes bread in three loaf sizes up to 2-1/2 pounds. But its digital controls go much further, offering settings for white, whole wheat, multigrain, and French (crisp crust, open texture) breads, each made according to what's best for that particular style. Other settings permit rapid baking and baking sandwich bread with a soft crust. For raisin (or other dried-fruit) bread, a beeper signals when to add the fruit so it's not crushed during kneading. Crust color--dark or light--can be selected as well.
The machine automatically adds yeast at the proper time from a dispenser on the unit's lid. It also bakes non-yeast, quick breads-- like banana and gingerbread--and sweet cakes. And it mixes, kneads, and rises doughs for pizza, focaccia, croissants, and other pastries without baking them. A timer permits the machine to be programmed up to 13 hours in advance so fresh bread or cake is available for breakfast or dinner. For cleanup convenience, the baking pan is nonstick. Clad in metal and packing 550 watts of power, the machine measures 14 inches wide, 13.5 inches high, and 9 inches deep. Its instruction booklet is exceptionally easy to understand and includes recipes for 40 breads and doughs along with an insightful guide to baking basics and illustrated tips for making pastries. --Fred Brack
From the Manufacturer
There's nothing quite like the warm aroma of freshly baked homemade bread from the oven. With the help of this user-friendly bread machine, even those with a busy, on-the-go schedule can enjoy this simple pleasure--without the time-consuming hard work normally associated with baking bread. Just add ingredients, press a few buttons, and it takes care of the rest.
Soft-touch control panel with LCD digital display and 13-hour preset timer.
Easily Bake Bread or Create Dough
Bake loaves of white or whole wheat bread for slicing and slathering with butter and jam or for making sandwiches. Create croissant or pizza dough for shaping by hand and baking in the oven. Make the classic fruitcake to serve during the holidays. From basic recipes to custom creations, the bread machine produces delicious results--and without the additives and preservatives found in store-bought brands. A recipe book with over 50 original bread and dough recipes comes included.
Customizable Settings
The unit's top-access, soft-touch, push-button control panel with an LCD digital display helps ensure easy programming. Choose from three different loaf sizes (medium, large, or extra large) and the crust color (light, medium, or dark). It also offers up to six different types of bread or dough options--Basic, Whole Wheat, Multi-Grain, French, Pizza, and Cake. Baking modes include Bake Only (great for fruitcakes, gingerbread, and teacakes); Rapid Bake (reduces the baking time of basic and whole-wheat breads); Raisin (offers an audible beep to signal when to add raisins, dried fruits, or nuts into the dough); and Sandwich (produces bread with a soft crust). Dough modes include Pizza, Rolls, and Raisin Dough. Best of all, the appliance comes equipped with a digital timer, which can be set up to 13 hours in advance--great for waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread. Or set the timer before leaving for work in the morning so that a warm loaf will be ready and waiting after a long day at the office. Simply slice it up and serve with dinner.
Choose from 3 loaf sizes and 3 crust shades from light to dark.
Healthy and Nutritious
Baking bread at home allows for ultimate control over the finished product. By using only the freshest ingredients and making choices between a variety of options, homemade bread can be an important part of a well-balanced diet--for both young and older family members alike. High in fiber and low in fat, bread contains a wealth of beneficial components. It provides complex carbohydrates needed for energy, protein for strong muscles, and vitamins and minerals, including calcium and iron for healthy bones and teeth. Add nutrient-rich eggs to the recipe or choose whole-grain flour for an extra boost of fiber, iron, vitamins, and minerals. Mixing in nuts and dried fruits not only add to the pleasing consistency and taste of the finished product, but they're also another way to add to the overall health factor.
Yeast dispenser automatically adds yeast at optimal time to ensure perfect results.
Ultimate Convenience
Thoughtfully designed, the bread machine also supplies a YeastPro automatic yeast dispenser. Just add a measured amount of yeast into the holder on the unit's lid, and the machine will automatically dispense the yeast in with the other ingredients at the perfect time for optimal results. Even more, the unit's inner bake pan comes fitted with a wire handle (use an oven mitt when hot) for easily removing it from the appliance when the bread has finished baking. The pan's nonstick coating allows baked bread to slide easily out of the pan onto a cutting board or a wire rack to fully cool for easier slicing.
Inner bake pan offers built-in handle and nonstick coating for effortless bread removal.
Unique Design for Professional Results
Unlike other bread machines, the unit does not offer a viewing window. The absence of a viewing window allows a more even reflection of heat inside the unit, which offers the following three advantages: excellent crust, good rising, and even color. The machine also benefits from a unique temperature-control program that automatically optimizes the temperatures and times for each stage of the process. Its comprehensive microprocessor program makes slight adjustments as needed to ensure perfectly baked bread regardless of conditions like climate and room temperature.
Panasonic delivers excellent results regardless of different types of ingredients used, different seasons, and different room temperatures. In addition to the recipe book, accessories include a measuring spoon, a measuring cup, and a kneading blade that fits onto the base of the inner pan for thoroughly mixing ingredients. Other highlights include a top-loading locking lid, a handy indicator light to show when the baking or dough cycle has completed, a safety fuse for peace of mind, and power-interruption protection that allows the baking process to resume even when there's an interruption in power for approximately 10 minutes or less. All parts should be hand washed only. The small appliance comes in a compact design that fits neatly on the kitchen countertop. Keep it out for everyday use or store it on a shelf or in the pantry when finished. Awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, the 550-watt bread machine measures 13-3/8 by 9-1/16 by 14 inches, weighs about 15 pounds, and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Features
- 550-watt bread machine bakes medium-, large-, and extra-large-size loaves
- Light to dark crust color; 6 types of bread or dough options; automatic yeast dispenser
- Soft-touch, push-button control panel with LCD digital display; 13-hour digital timer
- Removable inner bake pan with wire handle and nonstick coating
- Includes measuring spoon, measuring cup, kneading blade, and recipe booklet
- Measures 13-3/8 by 9-1/16 by 14 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Technical Specifications
Model/Size Model numberSD-YD250 Loaf SizeMedium / Large / Extra-Large Design ColorWhite Inner PanNonstick-Coated Inner Pan/Handle CoverTop-Loading Locking Lid DispenserTop-Loading Yeast or Raisin Dispenser DisplayLCD Digital Display Performance Crust ControlDark - Medium - Light Bake/Dough ModesBake Mode: Bake, Rapid Bake, Raisin, and Sandwich
Dough Mode: Pizza, Rolls or Raisin Dough Bread OptionsBasic, Whole Wheat, Multi-Grain, French, Pizza, Cake Timer13-Hour Preset Indicator LightsBaking or Dough Operation Completed Convenience Recipe BookletYes Power-Interruption ProtectionYes Accessories Measuring SpoonYes Measuring CupYes Kneading BladeYes Recipe BookletYes Power Supply120 AC; 60Hz Cooking Setting550 Watts Safety FuseYes Dimensions/Weight Unit (W x D x H)13-3/8 by 9-1/16 by 14 inches Weight15 Pounds
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 5.71 x 7.86 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.4 pounds |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | PANASONIC |
ASIN | B00005QFL0 |
Item model number | RA11560 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #415,509 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #172 in Bread Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specific instructions for use | personal |
Form Factor | Adapter |
Care instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Parts/Labor |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Automatic Bread Maker |
Import | Made in USA or Imported |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of use of the bread maker. For example, they mention it's an excellent bread machine, produces pretty good results, and is easy to use. Some appreciate the cleanliness, recipe content, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on noise and size.
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Customers like the quality of the bread maker. They say it helps them make great quality bread from home. Some mention that it's an excellent bread machine and that they have never had a bad loaf with it. They also say the bread is tender and stays moist for longer than other breads. Customers also appreciate the nice chart of bread results, including sticky, collapsed, and flour on top of bread.
"...This was a complaint in earlier reviews. Has a nice chart of bread results (sticky, collapsed, flour on top of bread, etc.) and the probable causes...." Read more
"...more experimentation. I would say this machine is an excellent bread machine, with probably a few more bells and whistles than a lower priced..." Read more
"...if you stick to the basic recipes, it's a breeze to make good, wholesome bread with this machine...." Read more
"...It has the choice of 5 different sized slices and is sturdy which is important when working with a long bread knife...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the bread maker. They say it has a quick bread mode that produces pretty good results. Some say that the basic white bread turns out perfect every time. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and practicality of the product.
"...The yeast dispenser, although not necessary is very handy. I think it's a great bread machine...." Read more
"...Use a machine or not. Get great results, save money, get compliments, have fun and feel personal satisfaction- it's easy and it does not take that..." Read more
"...Summary: a very good machine, but you'll need a fair amount of counter space and attention to details to get the best results from it." Read more
"...Makes the process even quicker and more repeatable. I suggest melting your butter before you add it to the mix for better mixing...." Read more
Customers find the bread machine easy to use. They say the instructions are concise, and the machine is easy to control. They also say the troubleshooting guide is great, and there is a quick bake program that takes only 2-3 hours. Customers say it's a super easy way to make wonderful fresh bread, and mention that it'll make the process even quicker.
"...--The instructions are readable and very clear. The recipes now come with the volume measurements as well as weights...." Read more
"...results, save money, get compliments, have fun and feel personal satisfaction- it's easy and it does not take that much time.***..." Read more
"...Ease of use and cleanup are both excellent...." Read more
"...Makes the process even quicker and more repeatable. I suggest melting your butter before you add it to the mix for better mixing...." Read more
Customers find the bread pan easy to clean. They say the cleanup is fast and labor is not there nor the mess.
"...It is easy to clean too.-You can actually achieve a crispy crust...." Read more
"...And it's just as easy to clean the pan- I rarely even use detergent- just some hot water and a sponge and it's ready to go again!..." Read more
"...Ease of use and cleanup are both excellent...." Read more
"...very easy cleanup- one more hint- when you turn the loaf out of the pan if the..." Read more
Customers like the recipe content of the bread machine. They mention that the recipes in the booklet are quite good, delicious, and simple. The ease of use is wonderful and allows them to get creative with recipes. The basic recipe they use is extremely simple. They say the machine comes with a little recipe booklet that lists all the ingredients. Customers also mention that it's fun to use and exciting to pick out the next recipe they want to try. They appreciate that the bread uses real butter, which is extremely flavorful. They also mention the machine has programs for basic bread, whole wheat, multigrain, and french. Customers say the manual is a very good basic resource for what each ingredient does for a bread.
"...The recipes now come with the volume measurements as well as weights. This was a complaint in earlier reviews...." Read more
"...The manual is actually a very good basic resource for what each ingredient does for a bread, and the differences in different types of flour...." Read more
"...The manual includes quite a few recipes, I tried so far simple white bread, french bread, whole wheat bread and started to experiment - like making..." Read more
"...-The recipes are delicious. I love fixing calzones with it...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the bread maker. They mention that it looks just like loaves of bread that they use to pick up from their neighborhood bakery. They also say that it's shiny, well-designed, and a very visual detailed product. Customers also mention that the bread is nicely blown, crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside.
"...Use a machine or not. Get great results, save money, get compliments, have fun and feel personal satisfaction- it's easy and it does not take that..." Read more
"...using the B&D recipe than the old B&D machine did, and with a more pleasing shape...." Read more
"...But the squeak did go away.Overall it's a very intelligently designed machine, with a sensible range of choices for bread type, size,..." Read more
"...The four hour bread is huge and wonderful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the product. Some mention it's very quiet and doesn't jump around on the counter, while others say it makes loud clicking sounds like plastic hitting plastic. It's not whisper quiet, but you will appreciate the lack of racket if you use it. Some customers also mention that the bearing at the bottom of the pan started to squeak.
"...The ingredients would not be kneaded, very noisy. I thought it was just one of the quirks associated with bread machines...." Read more
"I've had this for a little under two weeks, and so far I adore it. It's quiet, it doesn't rock very much, and the outside has yet to get too hot..." Read more
"...No it's not whisper quiet, but you will appreciate the lack of racket if you've ever been around a machine that sounded like it was going to launch..." Read more
"...Pros: - Very quiet : In any cycle, it only knocks about 7-8 times continuously, while it kneads, and that's all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the bread machine. Some mention that they can choose the loaf size and crust color for certain types of loaves, and that it has the option of baking an extra-large, 2.5-pound loaf. However, others say that the small size is about 6 inches tall, and the large size takes up a good bit of counter space.
"...It has the choice of 5 different sized slices and is sturdy which is important when working with a long bread knife...." Read more
"...by the machine is a bit odd-- Not at all like a bread pan, it's quite tall and fairly square in cross section...." Read more
"...Can make other types of though like pizza or pastries, but you'll need to bake those in an oven..." Read more
"...a loaf of bread: longer than it is high, although its proportions still don't quite match what you would get from baking in a bread pan in a..." Read more
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With both my previous machines, the bread pan, secured inside the chamber by side clips, would occasionally (the Breadman always, for every loaf) pop out of place. The ingredients would not be kneaded, very noisy. I thought it was just one of the quirks associated with bread machines.
The Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Machine doesn't have these side clips. Somone out there actually thought about things and designed the base of the machine to twist into place and stay there. The kneading blade turns, bread gets made, and then you eat it. Amazing. I didn't realize what a pain the dislodged bread pan was until I got this machine.
I've made quite a bit of bread with it, including the "pourable" or pizza bianca pizza dough (chewy large holes) from the Sept-Oct 2008 issue of Cook's Mag. Also a wonderful pane alla cioccolata from the book I mention below. Heaven. They all seem to come out great.
Pros:
-Pan stays in place in the machine.
-Pan is exceptionally sturdy and thick. (Much better than the thin, tin buckets of the Magic Chef and the Breadman) It is easy to clean too.
-You can actually achieve a crispy crust.
-Yeast dispenser. I didn't think of this as a 'pro' at first, but it means you don't need to be as careful about order of ingredients into the pan.
-QUIET. Sometimes I don't know if the kneading has begun until I hear the yeast dispenser click to release the yeast.
-The smallest loaf is size M approx. a 1.5 lb (3C of flour) loaf. I was disappointed at first, thinking that the M loaf would be too large for the two of us. But the 1.5lb is just right for two people. You'll have a bit left over, so you won't feel like such an oinker when you gobble up all the fresh bread.
--The instructions are readable and very clear. The recipes now come with the volume measurements as well as weights. This was a complaint in earlier reviews. Has a nice chart of bread results (sticky, collapsed, flour on top of bread, etc.) and the probable causes. Great for beginners.
Cons--
--The rest cycle can't be taken out. Although there is a pizza dough cycle that begins kneading right away and takes 45 minutes. If you're going to try to bake a french loaf in the machine, your going to need 5-6 hours.
--Because the rest cycle is dependent on ambient temperature, the timing of the cycles aren't exact. The 'rest' period (where the ingredients are brought to optimal temperature) for the basic mode is approx. 30-60 minutes.You can see what this would do to the timed portions of the cycle.
--No autolyse feature so if you are a crazed, fancy bread making fiend, the Panasonic machine may not be for you.
--You can't program your own cycle, other than size, crust darkness and bread type. See bread making fiend comment above.
Remember-- you can make a lot of kinds of bread in a bread machine. You don't just need the recipes in the manual. I recommend Rustic Rustic European Breads from Your Bread Machine . It's great fun.
UPDATE: 2019 The machine went fallow in a closet for a number of years, but my husband who is a peanut butter and jelly fiend, could not consistently buy a bread he liked that would remain available. He'd find one kind of loaf, and then after a few months, it would disappear from the shelves, and the wailing and moaning would begin until he found the next kind of bread that worked for his daily sandwich.
So I decided to bring out my trusty bread machine to attempt a loaf of sandwich bread. Big mistake. He loved it among all other breads he's been settling for. So now I've been making a loaf a week, (1.5 lb.) for two years, mixing the dough in the machine, and then forming it and baking it off in an 8x4" loaf pan. (This is how the folks at King Arthur Flour claim to use their machines, for the kneading and the rise.)
This thing is still cranking away after ten years of ownership and now two years of weekly use. So if you can still find one, buy it.
A note-- using the machine to handle the kneading is a great way to go. There is a dough setting that takes about 2.5 hours. if you want to autolyse, just use a spatula to roughly mix the water with the dry ingredients in the pan. By the time the machine begins to knead, you will have had a autolyse and the hydration benefits.
It's dead Jim. I was using the "dough" setting for dinner rolls. It spazzed out on the kneading cycle and turned my bread to goo. *sob* It caught my attention when the kneading cycle was very rapid and sounded irregular. When you use the machine for 5 years you know how it sounds. It happened in January 2019, but I thought it was because of a power flicker. I knew it wasn't a recipe flub on my part because I had checked it during the last part of the dough cycle. It was a nice ball. Then it had an irregular kneading cycle after it had it's "punch down" knead cycle. It started kneading really fast. Turned it into a sticky mess. It was such an amazing machine until it wasn't. I thought I'd start over. Unplugged, let it set. Plugged it back in, and it was locked on some random baking setting- different from the one I had used. Hopefully it was just the power flicker. Ugh... this thing was amazing.
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UPDATE November 2015*** This machine is still going strong. I do oil the bottom shaft on the pan with a 3 in 1 oil every so often(same thing as sewing machine) FYI- this is NOT the oil you use inside the pan.OUTSIDE ONLY.
I decided to do some research on bread machines and various features when I decided my home made bread consumption was exceeding the time I was willing to commit. I was actually quite pleasantly surprised when I came across a Panasonic bread machine. We have a lot of Panasonic electronics in our house. My husband is quite loyal to the brand. So while researching- I tried to be unbiased. But with all the reviews and such- it just became very apparent that this was the machine for me. It has lived up to the name of Panasonic. It's a solidly built machine.
Now- granted, bread making itself is a subjective art with a bit of science thrown in. Recipes and how one carries them out is strictly operator- not the machine. I will however say this is a quiet machine as far as a bread machine goes. No it's not whisper quiet, but you will appreciate the lack of racket if you've ever been around a machine that sounded like it was going to launch itself into outer space.
I use the Rapid Bake feature a majority of the time because I make the basic milk bread recipe from the manual. It serves our needs. I have also used the dough cycle for making cinnamon rolls. (amazing) OH and of course- using it for Pizza dough has been great too. It does exactly what these features allow you to do.The yeast dispenser, although not necessary is very handy. I think it's a great bread machine. I've been experimenting and my use is about 2-3 times a week for loaf bread and a few other times for various mixing and kneading rolls, pizza dough etc.
The reason I bought the machine is because I had gotten into bread making and came to the point that we were eating the home made bread more than the store bought loaves. At that point, all the kneading and such takes a toll,(Kudos to our pioneer ancestors) never mind the time it takes to mix and rise, bake, etc. I was hesitant to buy a machine as our counter space is limited and this is not a small machine. However, it's a part of my kitchen now and I look forward to more experimentation.
I would say this machine is an excellent bread machine, with probably a few more bells and whistles than a lower priced model. So... Panasonic biased owner or not- It's a good machine so far. I've had it about 2 months? I will try to update as it receives more use.
As far as the value- it is a Panasonic- which I rate in the upper middle range of cost for good quality product. Many times I end up over researching and over thinking items like this and end up NOT purchasing it. Because I am biased and love Panasonic, I decided to take the plunge because it was on sale, but I also had a $50 Amazon gift card. Probably not important, but that is my buying logic. lol I guess I am saying that knowing what I know about Panasonic brand and this specific machine- it would have been worth the purchase full price or not. I'm just glad it was on sale, and I had a $50 gift card... I've been buying a lot of flour and yeast lately. lol
Update: October 2014- This machine has held up well. I have used several more modes and really have tried to make it a priority to use the longer cycle for basic bread. You just can't deny that the true process of letting the bread fully rise without extra yeast-makes a much better loaf. I've also learned that good quality flour makes a lot of difference. The French Bread from the manual was TO DIE FOR!!! AMAZING! But it's a 6 hour cycle but so worth it! I've also started to weigh out my flour. I've learned it's a bit more accurate- when you don't want to let the weather dictate your baking. It's fascinating. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this machine. It more than meets my needs. It's allowed me to be more experimental in the bread department. I would still recommend this machine.
Update: October 2018- Still going strong. I have since acquired a fancy and powerful Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook. It's great for big jobs. But this bread machine I still break it out for dinner rolls, pizza dough and a single lovely loaf of bread. I still highly recommend this product and brand. It's still going strong.