Neretva Bread Maker 20-IN-1. Dual Heater 2LB Bread Machine Stainless Steel Bread Maker Machine Nonstick Ceramic Pan Compact for Gluten Free/Sourdough/Whole Wheat Bread/Yogurt. Breadmaker Recipe-Green

Very easy to use, and I love the color. The recipes that came with it, are kind of blah, so I would suggest using your own recipes. Really that's the only negative thing I can say about this machine.

The item arrived on the day it was supposed to. I have used the bread maker several times now and it is just fine. It is lightweight and comes with a pamphlet that has easy recipes to follow to help get a feel for how the device operates. That has helped me already to adapt an old recipe to the new machine.

I have been using this bread maker for quite a while and haven't bought a loaf from the store since. I did struggle at first trying to under stand the presets, however with a little research and. Breadmaker group on Facebook I was able to make delicious bread, rolls, and buns. I always have struggled with the kneading part of breadmaking and this machine fixes that for me.

Making bread is not intimidating with the right tools and this breadmachine has in the pursuit of. Good loaf of bread whenever I want.

I bought the bread machine for my daughter for Christmas. The instructions are a little difficult but she figured it out. She had made many loaves and they all turned out well. The bread comes out easily. The bread machine is very durable and will br enjoyed for many years to come

I absolutely love this makes my life so much easier and I can start it in the morning before work and its done by the time I get home or even go to sleep and in the morning it's done!

I absolutely love my Neretva Bread Maker—not only does it work flawlessly, but the color options make it a stylish addition to my kitchen! I chose the pastel green, and it adds such a fun, retro vibe to my countertop. But the real magic happened the first time I used it for an overnight bake—I woke up to the incredible aroma of fresh bread filling my home, and it was like stepping into a bakery! The settings are easy to navigate, and the bread comes out perfectly golden with a soft, fluffy texture inside. If you’re looking for a bread maker that’s both aesthetically pleasing and delivers amazing homemade bread, this one is a must-have!

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This bread machine is used as often as my Air Fryer
I bought a bread making book and I don’t buy store bought bread anymore! It’s an awesome machine and so glad I’ve taken the time to make cornbread, crusty bread and others in this. Place liquids them dry in and set and walk away! Only difference is if I make a 16 slice poofs up on window so some extra cleaning of lid, but it cleans great and well made!

Been using this weekly for about 6 months and am very pleased. I have used 1 - 1.5 lb recipies from books and websites with no issues. I have purchased only 2 loaves of bread in the 6 months since I bought this because I was craving sour dough since growing the "starter" intimidates me. Wheat, sandwich and white bread all come out great and so much healthier than store bought. The smaller loaves are just right for small households since home made bread has a short shelf life without harmful preservatives.

This has worked really well for me. It's nice to have bread without al the extra ingredients you get from store bought bread. And I love the color, I got the green/teal color.

I’ve used the machine twice now with two of the different book recipes and both turned out wonderfully! So excited because I’ve historically not had successful batches on my own and was able to do it with the machine. Will update later if something changes but I’m thrilled with the purchase and the machine is beautiful.

Very pleased with this bread maker. Compact, so it doesn’t take much counter space and the ceramic lining lets the bread slide right out. Easy to clean. While it says it makes a 2 lb. loaf, it isn’t big enough to handle some 2 lb recipes from other sources. So I adjust the flour and other ingredient ratios to match what is in the bread maker manual for similar bread and that has worked.

This bread machine is so stinking cute in person. I’m not someone that likes to cook or even bake much, but I was inspired to look into bread machines after my brother in law brought fresh baked bread to Easter. He was telling me how easy bread machines are. So I searched amazon and found this adorable one. And it’s true, it’s sooooo easy! You literally put the ingredients directly into the machine, hit a couple buttons, and a few hours later you have bread! No dirty bowls, spoons, or anything! It comes with a small instruction manual with some recipes in it. Very easy to follow. I did go ahead and buy a bread machine recipe book separately with more recipes. My first 3 loafs have turned out perfect!

I've read some of the reviews of this machine (which I got almost 2 years ago and use routinely). Some of the negtive reviews mentioned gf issues, a humming from the machine even when not in use, and various other problems. I use this machine at least once a week, sometimes more than that, and have had no issues worth mentioning.

If I had to try to pick this machine apart, I'd prefer it was quieter when kneading the dough, but seriously, I kinda expect the kneading process in a machine to make some noise.

My machine does have a slight hum, so I just unplug it when not in use. Problem solved, since we are always home when it's in use and would know immediately if the source of the hum caused a fire.

I haven't tried making gf bread, tho I'd love to give it a go. Sadly, I'm not knowledgeable enough about gf cooking to be successful and would probably spend a ton of money on all the wrong ingredients.

This is the biggest reason for my review: recipes not working in the machine. I don't use the cookbook that came with the machine, so I rarely have had this happen and it was always because I digressed from the original recipe. I have a bread machine cookbook I got 30 years ago when I had my first bread machine, and the recipes in that cookbook are foolproof! The cookbook (and it's sequel) can be found on Amazon as well. It is called "Bread Machine Magic" and is written by Linda Rehberg and Lois Conway. Here's the link to the revised cookbook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Machine-Magic-Revised-Especially/dp/031230496X/ref=asc_df_031230496X?mcid=2565aa58518032afba8785b0a36ef215&hvocijid=17810961737734783598-031230496X-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17810961737734783598&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026243&hvtargid=pla-2281435178098&psc=1

I love the recipes in that book (and all bread cookbooks from these 2 bread bakers). I use the bread recipe ... the recipes all include a S, M, or L loaf version; in this machine, I use the M loaf and change my loaf size setting on the machine to 900 gm loaf size.

If you buy the original "Bread Machine Magic" cookbook, it has only S and L size recipes, and I always use the L loaf size recipe (which is the same as the M in the new and improved Bread Machine Magic cookbook linked above.

My husband LOVES every loaf of bread I make in this machine and he's pretty picky! I would recommend this machine ... and those bread machine cookbooks!

Happy Baking,

AJPro's wife

Pros:
- Pan interior is ceramic not teflon
- Mixes thoroughly & kneads well
- Compact and looks great on the counter.
- Viewing window
- Quiet (which can be a con too, see below)
- Easy to understand controls
- Easy to follow recipes

- Best Feature: Dual heaters.
Most machines seem to have only 1 heating tube and I noticed breads made in demo videos were paler on the end furthest away (usually the top). The Neretva has top & bottom heaters and my loaf had a nice uniform color (see photos). I researched several machines and the only other machine I recall atm with this feature is a Zojirushi (IIR, the Virtuoso) which is way bigger and more expensive.

Cons:
- Too quiet if you're waiting for the alert to add mix-ins or to hear when it's done. I was in another room with the TV on (not loud) and just barely heard the mix-ins alert. So I set my kitchen timer to match the machine's timer for finish baking as it's much louder.
- Some settings ("programs") are unfamiliar to US users with no explanation:
"11 - Dessert" = some kind of whipped cream based dish
"13 - Toast dough" = knead only for doughs that will be fried, like Naan.
"18 - Meat floss" = cook pork loin or chicken that's been shredded & minced, used in Asian dishes

- Can't think of anything else. Though I've only baked 1 loaf so far.

TIPS:
- Add ingredients in the order stated in the manual
- There's a silver tool to lift up the pan handle when it's hot & to pull out the kneading paddle if it stays inside the loaf.

My kneading paddle stayed in the pan and was difficult to remove when I went to wash up. I filled the pan with hot soapy water, let it soak for a few minutes and it came out easily. I saw a tip elsewhere to put a little cooking oil on the post before putting in the paddle as a way to keep this from happening. I didn't remember that until I found my paddle needed soaking.

I used Neretva's recipe for a whole wheat bread and it came out perfectly, even though it called for bread flour and all I had was AP flour. It still had a nice texture and was fine for toast and sandwiches.

After using the Neretva bread machine for a little over a month, I can say I love it and I recommend it. My only caution is that immediately after the baking finishes, if you want to turn off the warmer, you have to hold down the button rather than just pushing it. That button is rather warm, so I use a hot pad or a wash cloth. It doesn't burn your finger without using something, but it's not comfortable for me.

Other than that minor thing, I love this little machine. It says it will bake 1.5 or 2 pound loaves, but I have successfully made 1 pound loaves in it. I set it for the 1.5 (750 gram) loaf size, and my 1 pound loaves come out great. I really like having the dual heating elements. I think that helps bake the bread evenly in the tall container.

I got the silver stainless steel, and it looks great in my small kitchen sitting on the countertop. It's not huge, so it is a machine I can leave out, and it's not in my way.

Many people think they won't have time to bake bread even in a machine, but this could not be further from the truth. It's much easier than you think. You just measure out your ingredients, put them in the loaf pan in the order recommended, set your settings, turn on the machine, and walk away. Three hours later you have a nice loaf of bread that slides out of the pan very easily.

A great companion to this machine - or any machine - is the The No-Fuss Bread Machine Cookbook: Hands-Off Recipes for Perfect Homemade Bread by Michelle Anderson. Her book gives ingredient measurements for 1 pound, 1.5 pound, and 2 pound loaves. It really is a "No-Fuss" cookbook. It's well worth the price to get this book, as the Neretva manual is not very detailed. The one pound recipes in the No-Fuss cookbook are the ones I use in my Neretva.

I highly recommend this machine! If something ever happens to it, I will buy another one to replace it immediately. I'll never be without a bread machine again!

But I just LOVE this thing! In my quest to get away from processed food as much as possible, I added bread to the list. The problem was I wanted fresh, homemade bread without all the work.

This thing is every bit as easy as it says. I dump in the ingredients, push a couple of buttons, walk away and it does the rest.

The manual isn't the best but it's easy enough to figure out. The included recipes aren't great but the internet has plenty to choose from.

It's described as making a 1.5 lb loaf or a 2 lb loaf but, in most cases, I'd stick to the 1.5. You're going to run into issues with a 2 lb. By "issues" I mean it's going to actually Mount Vesuvius your machine enough to open the lid when it overflows.

I love the styling and the color is beautiful. There are a ton of settings to choose from and seems to be very customizable.

The best part is I know exactly what's in every loaf I make.

C'mon, the price is reasonable enough to try it out, right? 😁

Edited to add: Does it make noise? Of course it does. Is it excessive? Not at all. It's certainly quieter and less annoying than my grumbling about having to make another loaf of bread by hand would be.

I love the compact size. Space is at a premium in this kitchen so I was kind of worried about that. Turned out to be no problem at all!

Update: 7 months later and still loving it. It's been so much fun trying new recipes and experimenting. I use it at least once a week and it's still working great. Absolutely no issues at all. 😊

Update: 1 year - I honestly still love it. I use the dough setting the most now and it's worth it just for that.

Dump in the ingredients, do other things for a couple of hours and the dough is ready to shape and go in the oven or whatever we're doing with it. Homemade buns, English muffins, cinnamon rolls, pizza dough, the possibilities are endless with only 15 minutes or so of actual hands on time and consistent results every time.

There seems to be some bread machine hate on the internet by "purists" but I think if something like this fits into people's busy schedules and allows them to make healthy, chemical-free breads (there's so many chemicals they have to add flavor to make it taste like bread 😟) for themselves and their families, that's a wonderful thing. It's the best, most impactful Amazon purchase I've ever made.