@@RussellPlatten I hope you dont mind if I ask a question Russell. I am gluten free. Can all the bread choices be made using gluten free flour. I have heard I would only need to prove one time with this type of flour and would not want to buy this machine only to find I can only make one type of loaf. So what I would like to find out is if you can alter the program for each loaf to say, only prove once, or does it not need this with gluten free flour? I dont know where to go to find out really. Thanks.
Fabulous review thanks for taking the time to do it. Looking at bread making machines just now and was looking at Panasonic in particular. When you said that you've had your first one for over 16 years and it's still working I was impressed. Most stuff doesn't last anywhere near as long as that. Think I'm convinced that Panasonic is the way to go!!
@@RussellPlatten I have got Panasonic SD-ZX2522... upgrade of ur bread maker but I think is very similar to ur bread maker. I was wondering which recipe u used for making Naan bread, as u mention basic dough n it was 27 minutes. The manual and recipes that I have got hasn't got that. Can u plss tell me the quantity and menu+time.
I too have the old Panasonic breadmaker which I have been using for 25 years and it still works fine. I am just looking at the new model because I like the idea of a bigger loaf - 2 pounds compared to my current 1 pound loaf. But like you said, it is still working fine. Great quality and I will be sticking with Panasonic.
Thank You so much Russell! I purchased one of these breadmakers in Perth Western Australia today and I just set my first program. When I heard that loud clicking I though there was something wrong with my machine! So I looked online to see if I could find out if it was normal and found your UA-cam video. To my relief it was the same in your video and you explained exactly what it was. Great presentation - really helpful and informative. And you just get straight to the point and edited it so there was no time wasted which I really appreciated. Way better than the instruction book. Thank You so much 😁
During this lockdown ....era?....I've been making bread by hand. Still a bit hit and miss. Spoken to a few friends and they all have bread makers. So, Which? review and top of the list was this one. Excellent review, no messing about, straight into the review and even better, you made all kinds of bread. SOLD!!
I got this model in April after watching your review. I agree with you about the quality of this machine, it’s superb and very easy to use.Thanks for helping me decide to get this one, I appreciate your time and effort used filming this
Thanks for the no-nonsense review :) I was specially looking for a review which would show the noise of the yeast dispenser and hole at the bottom of the loaf so thanks for including that. Also, the view outside the window looks beautiful :)
🥖SOLD!! 🍞 Had a smile with the hole down the bottom of the loaf. As for the video, apart from some inconsistent audio, it was absolutely perfect 👍. So informative and pointing out tidbits that reviewers tend to forget for actually owning the machine. Would also have liked some comments about cleaning the unit, but overall, I think this video probably sold me more than anything else!
Great review, I have this machine and use it a lot but you’ve taught me a few things I didn’t know! I prefer to use the dough recipes and finish off in the oven, I think it makes better bread/buns this way.
the Panasonic is the third bread machine I made my first loaf today. it is incredibly quiet I thought I made a mistake as the timer stayed for more than an hour on rest. I then was relieved when I heard it kneading. the final is a perfect loaf. what I love the most is how easy it is to remove the bread from the pan.
I have an ancient Panasonic bread maker still going strong but your review has tempted me to upgrade for the greater versatility of your machine. As my machine has aged it has a tendency for the loaf hanging on to the mixing paddle on removal but it only baffles you once!
Thanks. Well crafted video, clear and concise! I have the New Zealand version of this bread maker which doesn't have the yeast aperture, but is otherwise the same. Like you, I replaced another Panasonic machine, the SD-157. This manufacturer knows how to make great bread makers!
Agreed! We have been using ours constantly since we bought it. On a different note, we prefer some of the older recipes (in the manual for the old bread maker) to the new versions. I wonder why they removed recipes like naan bread from the new manual? :-)
We are very happy with our bread maker and use it all of the time. I have some bread rolls in the oven as I type this. A bread maker is a great addition to your kitchen. :-)
Excellent video and review, i was so confused before due to the sheer amount of bread maker reviews out there on the net and needed to buy one for my wife who was moaning at me to buy one, she watched the video and it was brilliant showing us what to do, and giving me the confidence to buy this unit. Thanks Russell from Leeds west yorks m & J :-), great price £159 too online
Brilliant! My old machine (Mellerware) is becoming unreliable after 20 years of amazing service, so I’m I’m looking for a new machine...very useful video, thanks for sharing
Just what I needed to know, as I had a Panasonic like your old one (still going but part of a divorce settlement...). Bought a Miele or something in Malaysia but it's a faff and recipes full of sugar - gah. As you recommend the new one, I've bought one from Currys for 120 quid. Thanks for the 100% pertinent vid!
I had one of these machines. It has a weak point: the little catch which releases the contents of the raisin-holder into the mixture is plastic, and it breaks after about 50 to 100 loaves. If you always make plain bread with no added nuts or raisins, that doesn't matter to you. But if you make raisin bread or walnut bread, avoid this machine.
Great review...clear and concise..i use a panasonic sd2501..also good machine..try adding 1 and halfto 2 tbs skim milk powder to white bread recipe..loaves are nicer with lovely golden crust..cheers russell
Oh and I forgot, Naan bread is typically cooked at a very high heat and if you smear a bit of ghee on it you'll get those lovely bitter black bits you get round the Indian, a gift for a gift, sir.
Yes, the recipe is in the book that came with our old Panasonic bread maker. 1/2 tsp Yeast 250g Strong White Flour 1 tsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp Natural Yogurt 100 ml Water I add a few Cumin seeds to mine. Use basic dough option (16 on this machine). Bake under the grill around about 2 mins each side, I let them start to brown before turning over. :-)
"THE METRIC SYSTEM IS THE TOOL OF THE DEVIL! MY CAR GETS 40 RODS TO THE HOGSHEAD, AND THAT'S THE WAY I LIKES IT!' - Abe Simpson Seriously though, excellent review! Thank you!
Thank you kind sir, a great review and makes me even more eager to get one now but because of COVID, nowhere has any in stock! Keep the videos coming and enjoy your labours :-)
Hello Russell. Great review! I bought this exact model about 3 months ago. It's a great machine and I have been successfully baking tasty wholemeal loaves, adding multiple seeds, every week. One thing I have not yet discovered is how to remove the dispenser lid. The instructions under 'Care and Cleaning' (page 43 in my instruction manual) do not work for me. It does not come off easily and I worry about using excessive force in case it breaks. I consider myself reasonably practical, but for this I am stumped. Have you tried to do this? Am I missing something simple?
Hi Barry, mine comes off fairly easily, but it does need a little force. The trick is guessing the 75 degree angle reasonably accurately. The instructions, like so many nowadays, are a bit poor! I would leave it if you are not happy and clean it in situ! :-)
Great video, thank you. I’m a home bread maker and part of my breads I make I use the bread machine. I like this bread machine a lot, but unfortunately, I don’t see this available in the U.S. where I am. I don’t see it on Amazon U.S.
Hi there after seeing your review we bought a machine so pleased with it . Can you please let me know what programme for your Naan breads you use ,they look delicious.
what is the specialty button for is it for a custom loaf from own recipes? Every modern bread make should have a custom or homemade button so we can use our own recipes.
GOT IT! baked a basic loaf medium crust medium size and was amazed at the result. Just a quick question, is your lid a little bit loose? Mine seems to wobble a bit. It doesn't affect the bake though.
Straight to the point
No clickbait
Shows final product
Thats what i call a great vid
Thank you Laurelle! :-)
This is one of the best reviews of anything I've watched on UA-cam. Great video 👍
Thank you Casey. :-)
Thanks for the review, it was refreshing to see someone making several things and not just a loaf. Great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
@@RussellPlatten I hope you dont mind if I ask a question Russell. I am gluten free. Can all the bread choices be made using gluten free flour. I have heard I would only need to prove one time with this type of flour and would not want to buy this machine only to find I can only make one type of loaf. So what I would like to find out is if you can alter the program for each loaf to say, only prove once, or does it not need this with gluten free flour? I dont know where to go to find out really. Thanks.
Fabulous review thanks for taking the time to do it. Looking at bread making machines just now and was looking at Panasonic in particular. When you said that you've had your first one for over 16 years and it's still working I was impressed. Most stuff doesn't last anywhere near as long as that. Think I'm convinced that Panasonic is the way to go!!
I love this machine! :-)
Searching for bread maker reviews and after several videos of marketing bullshit I am relieved to see finally a real review! Thank you! :)
Glad I could help. We use our breadmaker every other day! :-)
Great review Russell, very informative!
Thank you Liam. :-)
That my friend is how u make a utube video!!
Thank you! :-)
@@RussellPlatten I have got Panasonic SD-ZX2522... upgrade of ur bread maker but I think is very similar to ur bread maker. I was wondering which recipe u used for making Naan bread, as u mention basic dough n it was 27 minutes. The manual and recipes that I have got hasn't got that. Can u plss tell me the quantity and menu+time.
Hi Sarim, here is a link to the Panasonic recipe for naan bread. www.theideaskitchen.co.uk/recipe/naan-bread/
I put cumin seeds into the mix too. :-)
I too have the old Panasonic breadmaker which I have been using for 25 years and it still works fine. I am just looking at the new model because I like the idea of a bigger loaf - 2 pounds compared to my current 1 pound loaf. But like you said, it is still working fine. Great quality and I will be sticking with Panasonic.
We are very happy with our new machine! 🙂
Thanks for the review, exactly what I was looking for. No messing about and informative.
You are welcome. :-)
Thank you Russell for this video. By far one of the best reviews I've seen online for this product!
Glad it was helpful Natalie! :-)
Thank You so much Russell! I purchased one of these breadmakers in Perth Western Australia today and I just set my first program. When I heard that loud clicking I though there was something wrong with my machine! So I looked online to see if I could find out if it was normal and found your UA-cam video. To my relief it was the same in your video and you explained exactly what it was. Great presentation - really helpful and informative. And you just get straight to the point and edited it so there was no time wasted which I really appreciated. Way better than the instruction book. Thank You so much 😁
Glad I could help. We love our bread maker! :-)
During this lockdown ....era?....I've been making bread by hand. Still a bit hit and miss. Spoken to a few friends and they all have bread makers. So, Which? review and top of the list was this one. Excellent review, no messing about, straight into the review and even better, you made all kinds of bread. SOLD!!
Glad I could help Andrew. Ours is in constant use and it is a great bread maker. Enjoy! :-)
We've just got one of these and will be using it for the first time tomorrow! This has been a brilliant video to watch in advance, thanks Russell!
Glad it was helpful. I do not think you will be disappointed! :-)
I got this model in April after watching your review. I agree with you about the quality of this machine, it’s superb and very easy to use.Thanks for helping me decide to get this one, I appreciate your time and effort used filming this
I am glad you are happy with it Shaun. We use ours constantly! :-)
Possible the best instruction video on youtube.
Thank you! :-)
Thanks for the no-nonsense review :) I was specially looking for a review which would show the noise of the yeast dispenser and hole at the bottom of the loaf so thanks for including that. Also, the view outside the window looks beautiful :)
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! :-)
Brilliant review, straight to the point, all relevant, precise, concise and convincing. Why can’t they all be like this?
Thank you Jim! :-)
🥖SOLD!! 🍞
Had a smile with the hole down the bottom of the loaf. As for the video, apart from some inconsistent audio, it was absolutely perfect 👍. So informative and pointing out tidbits that reviewers tend to forget for actually owning the machine.
Would also have liked some comments about cleaning the unit, but overall, I think this video probably sold me more than anything else!
We love this machine. :-)
I bought one and was so happy to already know how to use it because of your video 🙏🏻😄 great video. Thank you so much 👍 greatings from Germany 🇩🇪😁
Glad I could help Sylvia! :-)
Great review, Great
explanation. No commercial video!! Greetings from Holland.
Thank you from the UK! :-)
Just bought one Russ, thank you for this informative video which we will be using as a guide to baking fantastic breads!
:-)
Great review, I have this machine and use it a lot but you’ve taught me a few things I didn’t know! I prefer to use the dough recipes and finish off in the oven, I think it makes better bread/buns this way.
I prefer to make dough too. :-)
the Panasonic is the third bread machine I made my first loaf today. it is incredibly quiet I thought I made a mistake as the timer stayed for more than an hour on rest. I then was relieved when I heard it kneading. the final is a perfect loaf. what I love the most is how easy it is to remove the bread from the pan.
We are very happy with ours Francoise, we use it nearly every day. It is a reliable and easy way to have bread on the table every day! :-)
Useful info, thanks for taking the time to record this video.
:-)
Well done that's a fantastic review so good I just bought one lol. Thank you
We love ours and use it every two or three days. :-)
I had the older Panasonic machine for over 20 years and it has just died, but what a great machine it was
They are great machines! :-)
I had the same breadmaker as your older one. Loved using it.
We loved ours too Patricia and it lasted such a long time. This one is brilliant as well. :-)
I have an ancient Panasonic bread maker still going strong but your review has tempted me to upgrade for the greater versatility of your machine. As my machine has aged it has a tendency for the loaf hanging on to the mixing paddle on removal but it only baffles you once!
Our old one did the same occasionally too! :-)
Bloody hell this has made me want to purchase a bread maker even though I've never thought of it before
They are great machines, we have had one for years and use it all of the time. :-)
Terrific video, thanks Russell! Just ordered the SD-ZB2512, looking forward to giving it a try.
It is a fine machine Matthew. :-)
Super review as a new to bread making person this has for sure giving an in-depth look into the whole process with perfect
Commentary all through 👍
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Thanks for your review, very helpful. Appreciate showing several uses.
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Thanks. Well crafted video, clear and concise! I have the New Zealand version of this bread maker which doesn't have the yeast aperture, but is otherwise the same. Like you, I replaced another Panasonic machine, the SD-157. This manufacturer knows how to make great bread makers!
Agreed! We have been using ours constantly since we bought it. On a different note, we prefer some of the older recipes (in the manual for the old bread maker) to the new versions. I wonder why they removed recipes like naan bread from the new manual? :-)
thanks, very helpful in my breadmaker quest. Pity the manufacturers wouldn't take this kind of trouble to actually show you the thing in operation!
We are very happy with our bread maker and use it all of the time. I have some bread rolls in the oven as I type this. A bread maker is a great addition to your kitchen. :-)
Excellent video and review, i was so confused before due to the sheer amount of bread maker reviews out there on the net and needed to buy one for my wife who was moaning at me to buy one, she watched the video and it was brilliant showing us what to do, and giving me the confidence to buy this unit. Thanks Russell from Leeds west yorks m & J :-), great price £159 too online
Cheers M & J, it is a great machine. We use ours at least every other day and sometimes twice a day. You guys are from my neck of the woods! :-)
Brilliant review, thank you for sharing your experiences with us! :)
You're welcome Anita. :-)
Brilliant! My old machine (Mellerware) is becoming unreliable after 20 years of amazing service, so I’m I’m looking for a new machine...very useful video, thanks for sharing
I love mine Robert, we use it several times a week. :-)
Thanks for the great review. I have just ordered one of these.
:-)
Great review, just what I was looking for. I’m about to buy my first Breadmaker, and it looks like this will be the one 👍
It is a great machine! :-)
Great review, just what I needed. Ordered a machine via your link above. 👍
Thank you Darren. I appreciate that. I hope you like it as much as we like ours. :-)
Great VDO! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much! :-)
Thank you so much. So well explained. I thought my machine wasn't working until you showed the rest status :-). Not that clear in the manual
Glad it helped Amanda! :-)
Thank you for the review Russel!
You're welcome. We love this bread maker! :-)
Great informative video, straight to the point, I want to buy this machine and you explained it perfectly! Thank you!
I use mine every other day and am very happy with it! :-)
Just what I needed to know, as I had a Panasonic like your old one (still going but part of a divorce settlement...). Bought a Miele or something in Malaysia but it's a faff and recipes full of sugar - gah. As you recommend the new one, I've bought one from Currys for 120 quid. Thanks for the 100% pertinent vid!
Thank you Stephen. :-)
Very informative., can't wait for mine to come now
We have used ours constantly since I made the video and it is a great machine. I hope you like it as much as we like ours! :-)
What flour do I need
I had one of these machines. It has a weak point: the little catch which releases the contents of the raisin-holder into the mixture is plastic, and it breaks after about 50 to 100 loaves.
If you always make plain bread with no added nuts or raisins, that doesn't matter to you. But if you make raisin bread or walnut bread, avoid this machine.
Ditto. Broke (but after 5 years) and not a spare in sight.
Not nice Mr Panasonic.
Great review...clear and concise..i use a panasonic sd2501..also good machine..try adding 1 and halfto 2 tbs skim milk powder to white bread recipe..loaves are nicer with lovely golden crust..cheers russell
Thank you for the tip Ronald! :-)
Thank you for the review. I am now gonna give it a test run as mine was delivered a few days ago. Thank you.
Enjoy! :-)
Sacha, so did you like it?
@@rubyoro0 i did thank you. It worked really well!
ty for your review helped me to decide to get this one .
We use ours all of the time. Twice today! :-)
I'm grateful for your review sir. Although you might want some curtains! Someone might want to steal your bread-maker!
Oh and I forgot, Naan bread is typically cooked at a very high heat and if you smear a bit of ghee on it you'll get those lovely bitter black bits you get round the Indian, a gift for a gift, sir.
Thank you for both of your comments. I will get some ghee! 🙂
Thanks so much for the awesome review!!
Glad I could help Kymberlie! :-)
Cool. Thanks for the review
:-)
Great review - told me everything I needed to know
Glad it was helpful David! :-)
Thank you. I am gonna buy this next week
I can hear ours mixing the dough now. We use it all the time. :-)
Hi Russell thank you for your review and making it look easy !!
Glad it was usefil Cynthia! :-)
Really good instructions.....thanks
:-)
Super review. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Michael! :-)
Thank you!
Don't suppose you could share the recipe and method for those naans? They look great
Yes, the recipe is in the book that came with our old Panasonic bread maker.
1/2 tsp Yeast
250g Strong White Flour
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp Natural Yogurt
100 ml Water
I add a few Cumin seeds to mine.
Use basic dough option (16 on this machine). Bake under the grill around about 2 mins each side, I let them start to brown before turning over. :-)
@@RussellPlatten You are amazing sir. Thanks!
Glad to help. :-)
@@RussellPlatten Do you need to let them do a second rise after rolling out & before putting under the grill?
@@DMDBOTH No, you can roll them out and pop them under the grill for a couple of minutes on each side. :-)
I have a Panasonic bread maker ( not your model ) its great . Brilliant Review, thanks
Thanks for watching! :-)
Great review, you have convinced me and my wife to get one!
We have used ours every other day since I made this review! :-)
Tip top review, perfect thanks!
:-)
Great video! Thank you for this, much appreciated :)
Thank you Benjamin. :-)
"THE METRIC SYSTEM IS THE TOOL OF THE DEVIL! MY CAR GETS 40 RODS TO THE HOGSHEAD, AND THAT'S THE WAY I LIKES IT!' - Abe Simpson
Seriously though, excellent review! Thank you!
Cheers! :-)
Great video just bought one Panasonic ! Greetings from Sweden !
I hope you like it. Greetings from the UK! :-)
Thank you, you are wonderful
Fair play - great job Russell !
Thank you. 🙂
Awesome review thanks. Only thing i would like to know is its power consumption
Very good review
Thankyou. :-)
Brilliant mate. Cheers.
:-)
thank U Russel.. i will order my bread maker now Xxx
We made pitta bread for dinner this evening. It is a great machine! :-)
Excellent review! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Great review and very useful as I have just bought the same model!!
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Thanks Russell excellent review going to buy one 👍🏻
It is a fine machine. :-)
Thank you this was so helpful! 🙏
Glad it was helpful Angela! :-)
Nice one..... I'm sold! 😁👍
It is a great addition to any kitchen Brian! :-)
Very well done! A good thorough review!
Thank you Kristina! :-)
Great stuff. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Thank you kind sir, a great review and makes me even more eager to get one now but because of COVID, nowhere has any in stock! Keep the videos coming and enjoy your labours :-)
Thank you! :-)
Good review. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful Dave! :-)
Hello Russell. Great review! I bought this exact model about 3 months ago. It's a great machine and I have been successfully baking tasty wholemeal loaves, adding multiple seeds, every week. One thing I have not yet discovered is how to remove the dispenser lid. The instructions under 'Care and Cleaning' (page 43 in my instruction manual) do not work for me. It does not come off easily and I worry about using excessive force in case it breaks. I consider myself reasonably practical, but for this I am stumped. Have you tried to do this? Am I missing something simple?
Hi Barry, mine comes off fairly easily, but it does need a little force. The trick is guessing the 75 degree angle reasonably accurately. The instructions, like so many nowadays, are a bit poor! I would leave it if you are not happy and clean it in situ! :-)
You just persuaded me to buy a bread maker!
LOL - I have just sat down after putting a Pitta Bread mix on! We love our bread maker. :-)
Great video, thank you. I’m a home bread maker and part of my breads I make I use the bread machine. I like this bread machine a lot, but unfortunately, I don’t see this available in the U.S. where I am. I don’t see it on Amazon U.S.
Any of the Panasonic machines are worth a look Rob. :-)
Brilliant review Thanks
Glad I could help Ken! :-)
Thanks for the awesome review sir keep on vlogging sir and stay blessed
Thank you. :-)
Brilliant review, very informative.
Thank you gail! :-)
Amazing explanation, thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Very clear instructions.. thanks
Thank you. We use ours all the time, it is a great bread maker! :-)
Great review, very useful. Thank you 🙂
Glad it was helpful Mary! :-)
Brilliant review; very helpful!
:-)
Thanks!!! Amazing video!! 🇨🇭
Glad you enjoyed it Jeremy! :-)
Great review Russell, really thorough and great to see you making a selection of items not just one thing. Did it set you back much dough? 😂
LOL Mrs D. D. :-)
Hi there after seeing your review we bought a machine so pleased with it . Can you please let me know what programme for your Naan breads you use ,they look delicious.
Here is a link to the recipe Ken: www.theideaskitchen.co.uk/recipe/naan-bread/ :-)
Brilliant review - thanks, liam ivers
Cheers Liam. :-)
Love the videos man. Great review.
Thank you Jim. :-)
Thank you for a great review
:-)
what is the specialty button for is it for a custom loaf from own recipes?
Every modern bread make should have a custom or homemade button so we can use our own recipes.
There is no 'Speciality' button. :-)
Great review - thanks.
:-)
GOT IT! baked a basic loaf medium crust medium size and was amazed at the result. Just a quick question, is your lid a little bit loose? Mine seems to wobble a bit. It doesn't affect the bake though.
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply Andrew. My lid is a little loose, but I never noticed it until I checked. I think it is designed that way. :-)