What are some bread-making machines recommended by experts?

As of 2015, expert-recommended bread-making machines include the Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Home Bakery, Panasonic SD-YD250 and Oster CKSTBRTW20, according to ThoroughlyReviewed.com. The site gives the machines a rating of 4.7, 4.4 and 4.3 out of five, respectively, while customers of Amazon.com and BestReviews.com also give the machines positive reviews.

The versatile Zojirushi Home Bakery bakes a traditional large rectangular two-pound loaf and has 10 settings and three crust alternatives. Also included are dual kneading blades to knead the dough thoroughly.

User-friendly with an automatic yeast dispenser, the SD-YD250 has three choices of loaf sizes and programmable menu options. Also included are a nonstick inner bake pan and a built-in handle.

Lightweight and easy-to-use, the Oster bread machine has nine preprogrammed settings, three crust settings and a 13-hour timer. Also included is an audible tone that prompts the user to add extra ingredients.