SKG 2-LB Bread Maker 3920 - 19 Settings Programmable, Stainless Steel, Bread Machines

The first thing I noticed and liked about this bread machine is its small size and footprint. I had ordered two others before this one but they were huge. The second thing I noticed was how easy it is to use. You can figure it out even without the book if you've ever used a bread machine before. I do wish the booklet told the times of the stages the machine is in because I like to take the paddle out before the final rise but I'm not quite sure of the optimal time. The next thing I liked was the fact the handle kind of locks in place. This is helpful when you are trying to get the loaf out of the pan. My old one was always in the way and would catch on the top of the bread making an indentation across the top and keeping it from coming on out. Next are the rubber suction cups on the bottom. Now those are sweet! I don't believe it was mentioned in the description but I set my machine on top of my clothes dryer and I don't have to worry about it walking off the top. It holds it very well. Of course, the best thing is, it makes fabulous bread. I make mine for a 1 1/2 lb loaf with a dark crust. The crust doesn't really get that dark but it makes the bread have a nice crusty texture and even the next day, the crust is still nice. Highly recommend this as a great little machine.

I love how the bread comes out. I'm giving it 2 stars because I've had it for 2 months and the paddle is already wearing out. Very easy to use. I contacted the company and they immediately sent me a new paddle. I rated it one more star for their fast service and will wait another two months to see if this paddle wears out. Otherwise I would rate it 5 stars. It does make great bread and it comes out very easy.

Ok, here I go. I have had this bread maker for a little over two months now. It is not my first bread maker, so I have something to compare it with, and this is what I have to say.Firstly, why I chose this particular model: honestly, one reason. It has a yogurt program in it. I wanted to make both bread and yoghurt at home, and I wanted to save some space and money and just get one machine.Next, about the bread: this bread machine works just as it is intended to. It bakes your bread well. All you need is to have quality ingredients, measure them right and follow the instructions. Do so, and you are going to get a tasty loaf. No problems there whatsoever.Then, about the yogurt. I had to try a number of different brands of milk and yogurt to use as starters, and after some failures (well, I never got anything inedible, of course, but sometimes it was a little thin), I figured out the perfect combo. Now, whenever I need it, in the morning I have a batch of very thick tasty home-made yogurt. Yum.Other things: I have tried a bunch of different recipes, the ones in the manual, and my own, and I'd say that if you know what you're doing, this machine can make pretty much everything you need. I even made Russian style 100% rye bread (that’s a very tricky one) and Italian Panettone in it. It all worked out very well.Customer service has been super helpful and quick to respond to my e-mails. For example, I have asked for some detailed information about the programs, which was not in the instruction manual, so that I could adjust my recipes to this machine, and I was provided with that info in a timely manner.I'm a little worried about the quality of the teflon surface: the blade is already starting to show wear, but the bucket is still ok. I'm trying to be very gentle when washing it, only soft sponge, but still I'm somewhat worried that it will not last too long. I'd be happy if for this price my bread machine lasted for at least 2 years (that's the warranty period anyways!), so I'll keep you posted on this. NB. I use it a lot. Sometimes twice a day.UPD: I was in touch with the customer service regarding the blade: they were super quick and super courteous with their response, as always, and let me know that "If needed, you will get brand new replacement parts for free from us under 2-Year warranty, and you can still buy all parts from us at discounted prices even after the 2-Year Warranty expires." NICE!THINGS TO CONSIDER:1. It is not a bread maker you can program. It has preset programs and you have to live with those. If you are planning to be very creative, maybe you would be better off with the one where you can actually design the program yourself.2. It beeps very loudly! If you're baking bread it is going to beep 10 times one hour after the program starts (that's when you add nuts and stuff like that, if you want too), and 10 times again when the program is over. Something to consider if you plan to run it at night, and your bedroom is closet the kitchen.3. This machine is not very big. Roughly the dimensions are H13*W10*L14, so it’s a find if you’re looking to save some space.4. What this machine rally lacks is a book of recipes. Hint for the producers: it’s really easy to fix. The instruction manual only has one recipe for each program that the machine has, which is kind of boring. It is easy to find the recipes online and adjust them to this machine to bake whatever you want, but why not simplify things for the customer? The bread machines that I used earlier came with a big book of about a 100 different recipes, if not more, and that was nice – saved a lot of time.

Terrible. We got it and tried it just on the dough function. It failed to mix in a lot of the flour, despite adding all ingredients in the right order and following all directions exactly. Because of this, part of the dough rose, and part didn't. I can't even imagine the disaster baking would be if the machine can't even mix dough. Also, the inability to put in any of your own settings makes it pretty worthless. We returned it and will be buying something cheaper that can actually do the job.

I have worn out 3 previous bread machines but with this one even though I carefully followed the recipes and even tried ones that I had used with great success in the past all have been epic fails. Maybe I got a lemon but would not recommend this machine. Only thing good about this is the size. It doesn't take up as much space as my previous machines.

after researching bread machines, i decided on this one and i'm glad i did. have only used it once to make gluten free bread with king arthur gluten free bread mix and was very happy with end result. it is easy to read the menu settings, weight, color. it was quiet and worked perfectly. i had purchased a different machine and had to return it as it didn't work properly. this was less money with no shipping charges. you do have to use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides during the "mixing" phase to make sure all ingredients are incorporated, but that is so much simpler than making bread by hand.update: made regular bread using a family recipe and it came out good, but i think the bread mixes work best with machines. made a king arthur flour potato bread mix and it turned out perfect. family still enjoying it.