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Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 11.25"D x 8.5"W x 12.25"H |
Wattage | 450 watts |
Brand | Zojirushi |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
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About this item
- COMPACT: Requires less than 1' of countertop space and makes 1-lb loaves
- VERSATILE: Makes cookie dough, pasta dough and jam
- BREAD SETTINGS: Basic bread, French and quick bread
- CONVENIENT: Bakes bread in under 2 hours. 13-hour delay timer
- EASY TO USE: Easy to follow video instruction included
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Automatic 1-lb. breadmaker
The Home Bakery Mini is the perfect size for smaller households to savor the taste of freshly baked bread every day without waste.
Intuitive design and features for ease of use
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Compact & slim design takes up minimal space in the kitchen |
User friendly LCD control panel |
Sturdy handle makes carrying and storing the breadmaker easy |
Convenient cord storage |
A Variety of Course Settings for Making Bread and Beyond
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1-lb. bread ideal for singles and smaller familiesThree bread textures to choose from Regular, Firm or Soft. |
Prepare fresh cookie and pasta doughThe Cookie/Pasta Dough course allows you to make delicious homemade cookies or pasta. |
Jam courseWhat better way to enjoy fresh, hot bread? The Jam course heats and mixes to prepare the perfect fruit topping. |
Dough setting courseMake a variety of breads using your hands to impart a handmade touch. Dough yields enough to create two 12" thin-crust pizzas, or one 12" thick-crust pizza. |
The breadmaker lid can be removed for cleaning
About Zojirushi
In 2018, Zojirushi Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a century of products designed to improve customers' quality of life-bringing comfort, ease, vitality and affluence to people around the world. Striving to remain faithful to the principles that embodied the company's first 100 years, and the reputation of quality and durability it earned them, Zojirushi looks forward to a future of continued innovation and inspired design.
Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker
Other settings and features
- Quick baking cycle prepares breads in under 2 hours
- 13-hour delay timer
- Includes an easy-to-follow instruction video, manual and recipe booklet
- Menu settings include: basic bread (regular, firm), soft, French, dough, cookie/pasta dough, cake, jam and quick bread
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Price | $298.27$298.27 | $254.49$254.49 | — | $319.95$319.95 |
Capacity | 1-lb. loaf of bread | 1-lb. loaf of bread | 2-lb. loaf of bread | 2-lb. loaf of bread |
Clock | 24-hour | None | 12-hour | 12-hour |
Kneading Blades | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Cord Storage | No | Yes | No | No |
Removable Lid | No | Yes | No | No |
Viewing Window | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Selectable Bread Texture | No | Regular, Firm or Soft | No | No |
French Bread Course | No | Yes | No | No |
Cookie/Pasta Dough Course | No | Yes | No | No |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11 x 8 x 12 inches |
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Item Weight | 14 pounds |
Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
ASIN | B000G32H84 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | BB-HAC10 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #45,226 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #24 in Bread Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Product Description
Fill your home with delicious homemade bread aroma and enjoy a variety of freshly baked goods any time with Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker. Compact and slim, this awesome kitchen appliance takes up minimal space on your countertop while offering huge pay-off. Use it to bake various types of bread and cakes or make dough and jam. Why, with the easy to follow instruction video and recipe book you're sure to become a baker extraordinaire, at least in the eyes of your friends and family.
Perfect Size
Taking less than a foot of space on your countertop, the little machine will prepare a pound of bread in less than 2 hours. Want freshly-made bread for breakfast? The Home Bakery Mini 13-hour delay timer will sure be handy. Perfect size for singles, small families or anyone with discriminating taste and small kitchen.
Additional Features
- Three bread textures to choose from: Regular, Firm or Soft
- Cookie/Pasta Dough setting to prepare homemade cookies and pasta
- Menu settings include: Basic bread, French, dough, cookie/pasta dough, cake, jam and quick bread
- Sturdy handle for easy carry
- Easy to read LCD control panel
- cULus listed
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.0 | — |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 5.0 | — |
Timer function | 4.6 | — | — | 3.9 | 5.0 | — |
Flavor | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | — |
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capacity | 1 pounds | 1.5 pounds | 2 pounds | 2 pounds | — | 1 pounds |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | — | — |
number of programs | — | 19 | 20 | 12 | 43 | — |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 110 volts | — | 100 volts | 120 volts |
wattage | 450 watts | 500 watts | 565 watts | — | — | 450 watts |
care instructions | Hand Wash Only | Wipe with Dry Cloth | Hand Wash Only | Dishwasher Safe | Wipe with Dry Cloth | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
weight | 14 pounds | 7.8 pounds | 8.37 pounds | — | 6597 grams | — |
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Customers like the ease of use, noise level, texture and quality of the bread making machine. For example, they mention that the instructions and functionality are very simple, the process couldn't be simpler and that the breads come out perfectly every time. They appreciate the size, and clock setting.
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Customers like the quality of the bread maker. They say it makes a nice loaf, every loaf has turned out perfect, and the dough is superb. They also say it has a fantastic even heat, and a powerful 440 W motor. Customers also say that it's a great machine for its purpose, making bread, rolls, buns, pasta, and cookie dough.
"...It makes it super fast and easy to make bread, rolls, buns, pasta, cookie dough, etc. I have never made jam in the maker, but that is also an option...." Read more
"...There is a ton on information there. So far, the recipes have been great. I have only make bread from Wheat Berries and all of them taste great...." Read more
"I am on the fence with this bread maker. I love the design...its VERY compact and great for small countertops...." Read more
"Zero failure bread machine, worth having, highly recommended!Every time I make bread, whether with all-purpose flour or multi-grain flour, and..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the bread making machine. They mention that it is perfect for a small family, the small bread size is useful when you and yours don't eat a lot of bread, and that it takes up very little counter space. The machine is easy to use, compact, and great for small countertops. It makes a nice and small 1 pound loaf, which really can last you a couple days.
"...The bread pan is very thick and solid. It fits very easily into the slot in the machine and putting it in and taking it takes hardly any effort...." Read more
"...I love the design...its VERY compact and great for small countertops. Love the carrying handle and the fact that you can wind up the cord...." Read more
"...It's small, compact size does make it easy to store on the counter, without taking up much space...." Read more
"The small form factor and high quality results make this a winner. The directions are so clean you can’t miss making bread...." Read more
Customers find the bread machine easy to use. They mention that the steps are simple, and the machine is plain and simple. They appreciate the clear instructions, versatility of function, and easy controls. They say that anyone can easily operate it and make delicious bread, rolls, buns, pasta, and cookies.
"...It makes it super fast and easy to make bread, rolls, buns, pasta, cookie dough, etc. I have never made jam in the maker, but that is also an option...." Read more
"...I use it 3-4 times a week. The process couldn't be simpler. The breads come out perfectly every time...." Read more
"...It's really easy to use, and it's perfect to teach kids even how to make fresh bread, with supervision of course...." Read more
"...Mixing and cooking the jam was the easiest thing, and having your kitchen smell like freshly cooked strawberry jam might just be the best part of it..." Read more
Customers find the cleaning process of the bread maker to be easy. They mention that the shaft is easily cleaned with a soft bristle toothbrush or other soft brush, and the whole machine is easy to use and clean. They also appreciate the top that comes off for easy washing.
"...Good quality pan and housing. Super easy to clean...." Read more
"...being made. I like the fact that it is easy to clean the putside of the machine as well with a wipe down, and you can actually see the bread being..." Read more
"...But making it was so easy, the clean-up was worth it.The coup de grace was the french bread...." Read more
"...Cleanup was fast and easy. The bread maker is very quiet too. It's well made and the display is clear and easy to understand...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the bread maker. They say it is super quiet, the mixing is quiet, and the add ingredients and end signals are also very quiet.
"...The operation of the Zo is VERY quiet...." Read more
"...The add ingredients and end signals are also very quiet, nice if you are sleeping, although very hard to hear from a room away. Makes good..." Read more
"...I can't say enought about the way this machine works, it is almost totaly silent, and the bread loaf pan is soooo heavy compared to other brands I..." Read more
"...I will say the machine is easy to use, compact, not at all noisy, and attractive enough to leave on the counter...." Read more
Customers like the texture of the bread. They say it's dense, soft, and luscious. They also say it has a nice crisp crust and the inside is soft but denser. Some say the bread has an incredible, almost croissant like crust.
"...the the bread is even better when is it toasted to a dark brown; very crunchy and chewable.I would buy again...." Read more
"...as I ensure the yeast hasn't expired, I always end up with delicious, soft, and moist bread...." Read more
"...The bread won't have as much of a yeasty flavor to it, but the texture is just fine, and I've found that almost any recipe can be made this way,..." Read more
"...I find the bread in the Maestro much fluffier and is more moist and tender...." Read more
Customers like the clock setting of the bread making machine. They say it's very useful, and has the ability to program custom cycles. They also like the countdown feature, allowing them to know the exact time when the bread is ready. Customers also mention that the bread machine has pre-programmed settings for basic breads, firm breads and the ability for delayed baking. They find it quiet, has many settings for every thing imaginable, and is controllable.
"...-Machine however, as noted by many reviews, is the ability to program the machine manually...." Read more
"...It also has the ability to program custom cycles (but no Pause button once a cycle is under way)...." Read more
"...I wish the cycles were programmable the way the Breadman’s are, so I could shorten the bake time...." Read more
"...I also like the countdown feature, allowing me to know the exact time when the bread will be ready...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the kitchen product. Some say it's well worth the price, and the amount of money they have saved over these past couple of years is amazing. However, others say it is pricey if you don't catch it on sale, and not worth the $250. They also say the pan is not cheap to replace and the internal pan goes bad after about 100 uses.
"...Nice! It made decent bread. The price was much nicer. However, the dough cycle browned the dough...." Read more
"...perfectly since I stared using SAF, and it has the additional benefit of being tons cheaper than anything you'll find in your grocery store, so I..." Read more
"...The price was a bit of an issue but we justified that based on the superlative reviews this model has received...." Read more
"...Love waking up to hot bread! It’s worth every cent." Read more
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The footprint is similar on the Zojirushi, however, the Zoji is limited to only a 1 lb loaf. The size of the pan seems dinky. However, it is just for my husband and I so enough bread for 2 days and less being tossed due to staling. Since it is so small, even small missteps in measuring ingredients can impair the final result, so weigh those ingredients.
This unit has a handle so between it being light weight and the handle it is super easy to store in a cupboard and pull out when in use. Huge advantage. Recipe book has more than enough options to get your started and their website offers recipes optimized for the unit as well. The different modes are plentiful enough. I do wish it had an automatic option for adding in ingredients such as nuts or chips, but not a deal breaker. Good quality pan and housing. Super easy to clean. I suspect after a year or two of regular use the coating will wear off the pan, but that would be true with any model.
The price. UGH. I purchased this exact model for my sister 2-3 years ago for a gift. It was $100 or so on sale. Flash forward to this purchase and I paid $172 for a "nearly new" model. At the end of the day though, look at it like a math problem. 1 loaf of my husband's favorite bread (Daves) runs $7 or so, and we toss nearly a third regularly because he can't get through it fast enough. I can make the same amount for $2 and in 2 different loaves so there is no waste. I am estimating between my bread choice and his we will average $5 a week savings so in less than 10 months this device will pay for itself. If you are an artisan bread buyer you will save a lot that way too. If you need a special diet such as my sister (salt free), gluten free) then you will really use the heck out of the machine.
Overall, you can spend 5 minutes or less in the morning loading ingredients. Then you come home to fresh baked bread. If you end up not loving the vertical loaf shape it is easy enough to reshape and bake in the oven. It makes it super fast and easy to make bread, rolls, buns, pasta, cookie dough, etc. I have never made jam in the maker, but that is also an option. Happy with the purchase and hope to get years of use out of it.
I also bought Beth Hensberger's "The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook" after using Amazon's search-inside feature and reading a bit of it. It's very comprehensive and very educational for beginners like myself (600+ pages for $14). Though most of her recipes are for 2-lb loaves, she says you can halve the quantities for 1-lb. Some people disagree. My Loaf #4 (raisin bread) is such a conversion and I'm hoping she's right! This Zo, by the way, is not made in Japan, but is made in China. The construction is of extremely high quality and certainly has that sort of "Hello Kitty" Japanese look to it. The bread pan is very thick and solid. It fits very easily into the slot in the machine and putting it in and taking it takes hardly any effort. I cannot believe just how easy the whole bread-making process is. I know that other reviewers have been saying that, but I couldn't imagine that bread-making could ever be called easy. But this machine really does make it easy. The hardest part, I would say, is making precise measurements and learning about some of the chemistry behind bread-making. I've also never, ever baked anything that required so little clean-up. The bread pan and mixing paddle barely look like they are used after each loaf is removed. Once, there was a bit hard dough stuck in the tiny space between the paddle and the rod that holds it, and I found that the quickest way to clean it was to soak the whole thing in water for 10 minutes. I'm hesitant to soak it in soapy water because I don't want anything eating into the non-stick coating. I've also been using the soft side of a sponge, not the scrubby side (even though the scrubby side is designed for non-stick coatings). The notch made in the bread by the paddle is quite insignificant. I've eaten airy breads with much larger holes in the slices before. The beeping sound after 30 minutes for adding extra ingredients and for completion of baking is soft and I've been using my microwave's loud timer alongside the Zo to make sure I don't miss it. The operation of the Zo is VERY quiet. My husband was in the kitchen cooking dinner while the bread was baking and I had to ask him to take a look and see if the machine was actually doing anything. (It was. It was kneading). Sometimes you can hear the whirr of the paddle in another room if there isn't any other ambient noise. The unit came with a plastic measuring cup (1-cup size) and a plastic tablespoon/teaspoon measure. It also came with a VHS tape which was useless for me. A DVD would have been so much better, or even an online demo on [...]. The buttons on the Zo itself are simple and self-explanatory. For example, I realized after putting in the ingredients of my last loaf that I'd have to use a new cycle and I was able to figure out in a matter of seconds which buttons to press. The Zo has a cake-making and jam-making feature and those will be my next ventures. The size of the 1-lb loaf, by the way, is substantial for two people - enough for two meals for two people.
Lastly, I did feel compelled to buy an additional 2-year warranty after reading some of the reviewers talk about units that conked out. (I bought it via Amazon from Square Trade for $22). I will follow up on this review in a few months.
10/13/2010 - Now that I've had this breadmaker for a few months, I have to say that I really love it. I use it 3-4 times a week. The process couldn't be simpler. The breads come out perfectly every time. When we have company I bake two loaves using the quick cycle. The cake function is great though the loaves are small. They're perfect for 2-3 people but not if you have company. Last week I used a 2-lb recipe for banana bread and had the Zojirushi mix it up but then I took it out and baked it in a regular size loaf pan in the oven. Turned out perfect. I've made jam twice. Both times the results were way too liquidy and uncooked and I had to transfer it to a saucepan to cook for an additional 20 mins on the stovetop. Still it saves you about an hour of stirring.
09/02/2011 - More than a year later, it's still going strong. There are two small worn out patches inside the pan that make taking the bread out slightly harder but I suppose that's to be expected when you bake 3-4 times a week.
I would buy again.
FYI: I will never use store bought flour again; I grind my own wheat berries.
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So easy to clean...it's almost effortless. Some experimenting is required to get the results you want. We tried regular flour, 100% whole wheat, 50/50 whole wheat, "Best for Bread" Flour, and Cinnamon Raisin bread. Wow. Best for Bread flour on "Soft" setting was a home run, but after a few tries the Cinnamon Raisin is the winner. The recipes included are just guidelines; we got best results for Cinnamon Raisin by eventually ignoring the recipe included and just using the white bread recipe with Best for Bread Flour, doubling the cinnamon to 2 teaspoons, doubling the raisons to 1/2 cup, and ignoring the instructions to add raisins when the machine beeps. Just add all the ingredients at the beginning, otherwise the raisins just attached to the outside of the loaf.
The technology is obviously better than decades ago when all the loaves were hard if I recall. These are very nice and soft. My calculations in Canada show the cost/loaf is 66 cents vs. about $4 for store-bought bread, based on a 5Kg bag of flour (cost would be even less if I bought a larger bag).
Great product. Will try gluten free and multigrain next. Don't be put off by the small loaf size. It is so easy to use you'll just make more as needed and it will never go stale.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 7, 2020
So, I was looking at this Zoji and its bigger sibling thinking maybe I'd get more if I paid more. I figured that lately, with the kids gone, the bigger loaves tend to get stale before we consume them, so why not save on counter space and purchase price.
Pros:
- It is evident immediately that there is quality in the build and I've yet to find a flaw in its engineering.
- It has clean lines and takes up so little room that I consider that a bonus I can work into the price.
- The pan, which in all other machines we've owned has been a weak point, is super solid. Cast.
- Easy operation. Like all breadmachines, it's easy to load and clean.
- Quiet. Very quiet operation. Though they can't be disabled, the beeps are not overbearing. I haven't tried the timed cycle but can only barely hear in our nearby bedrooms.
Cons:
- Can't see any yet
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- The Cuisinart had an alert at the end of the last beat-down so you could remove the beater, if desired.
Conclusion:
Unless you are a family of heavy bread eaters, I can't see a reason for anything larger than this high quality, space-saving machine. Put it on the night shift for fresh bread in the morning then load it again if you like. It only takes a few minutes and the product is exceptionally tasty. At an on-sale price of under $150, this will pay itself of in less than three months at the rate we bake. I expect this thing to last years. If it doesn't you will read about it here.
This thing makes homemade bread easy enough and well enough that I cannot see myself buying store-bread ever again. The crust is the one thing that was disappointing at first, if you just set it on the default "normal" cycle, it turns out thick and tough, and is an absolute battle to chew. On my second go setting the crust to "light", it turned out much better (what they call "light" I'd call normal, it's still dark and crispy). The problem with the one-pan design is that you can't line the baking pan with butter the way you can when you mix dough in a different bowl. You can baste it with butter after it's cooked, but I think that's not the same.
Still, that's a small price to pay for a process that is very little work (just measuring in a handful of ingredients, then set and forget), produces consistently beautiful results, and is basically no clean up work. The only things to clean are the pan and the paddle, which are non-stick coated. The pan wipes clean almost instantly. The paddle has a hole through it that can get encrusted with cooked bread and be a bit trickier to clean, but I got a straw/pipe cleaner that makes quick work of it.
The "one pound" size is perfect for me, bread goes bad within a few days anyways, and how much can I really eat in that span of time. You might think "why not have a bigger bread-maker for the same price and just make a smaller loaf", and that would give away that you have far more storage space for kitchen appliances than I do. Small is a feature not a bug, as far as I'm concerned.