lakelandCompact 1lb Daily Loaf Bread Maker - White

I purchased this because I am on a low carb / keto diet & have no choice but to make all of my own bread products, as keto ready made bread is difficult to source other than online & It is also very expensive. To fulfil all of my bread requirements is very time consuming to make on a regular basis & messy. I love the dough program because it means that I can make rolls & pizza bases to bake in the oven & the machine does the hard & messy work. The basic program is excellent for making a sandwich loaf (photos are of my first attempts). The size is very compact compared to the one I had years ago which is great to store away in a cupboard & it makes a similar sized loaf. The paddle does get embedded in the loaf, but that will be the situation for any bread maker & isn't a problem really. Amazon, as always, made a lightening fast delivery, goods received in perfect condition and the black Friday price was excellent. All in all I am very well pleased.

Easy to use - bakes smaller loaf that reduces waste - good looking and reasonably sized for kitchen worktop. Delivery was very, very quick - so top marks and big thanks to guys at Amazon.It was a toss up between this brand and Moulinex - but plumped for Lakeland in the end - will see if it was the right choice in the future, I am sure.

Easy to use, does the job, doesn't take up too much room. However, loaves turned out smaller than expected.

Just received my new bread maker and it appears to tick all the boxes. I made the loaf which is the fastest to complete and it was great. Can't wait to try the other styles of bread. The bread maker is lovely and compact and easy to figure out, so, as a couple, it should suit us very well into the future.

Update June 2014 - found by sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon of water over the dough ball just before the first mixing has finished somehow keeps the paddle baked firmly on the spindle; and by removing pan after baking and covering with a tea towel for 10 mins before turning out - comes out with a couple of shakes and no messing with the 'hooky-thing'.Who'd have thought I could bake bread! (well, OK, the machine does the work).I began looking for a machine after attempting a hand-crafted loaf for the first time but found the kneeding-bit too much for the older hands, and even the oven had no choice but to turn out a 'brick' instead of a 'bloomer'. Some research later, and many thanks to all the other Reviewers and especially to those who answered specific questions I asked before purchasing - here we are; it's great. It arrived in 2 days instead of the 8 expected, well packaged and testament to Amazon's excellent delivery protocols. The size is just perfect for the smaller kitchen and can be concealed in a cupboard when not in use.My partner expressed reservations about it being 'another machine' - you know, the ones bought with good intentions but then left at the back of the cupboard, but not this. I've only made 4 loaves on the basic bread/medium crust setting so far but it was great in the supermarket when my partner went to pick up his usual loaf when I could say 'no need - I'll make one'. And so I have. Every couple of days - we both love it.I agree with reviewers that it really is rather a bind to get the loaf to release from the tin - tried oiling the pan which seemed to make it easier, slightly. Yes, the paddle gets stuck but the hooky tool deals with that and, like others, I now thoroughly oil the spindle and paddle to ease this little problem. I wondered (but haven't tried it yet) whether to interrupt the cycle before baking started, removing the dough, discarding the paddle and then replacing the dough to bake - but heck! what's a small hole compared to giving up the machine's 'raison-d'etra? Was also finding that however careful I am tipping the flour in the pan that some inevitably got over the edge, but bearing in mind the precise order you have to add ingredients I was loathe to try compiling them outside of the machine to avoid that problem because I could foresee the action of inserting and locking the pan could disturb that precision-layering - solved that now by positioning some kitchen paper around the top edges to prevent any flour dust getting near the element.I agree the markings on the measuring cup are very difficult to discern - I just use my trusty, clearly-marked Pyrex jug instead; also bought a new set of measuring spoons to avoid the to-ing and fro-ing of washing up the supplied equipment inbetween additions.End result so far for the basic loaf is lovely texture and crust. I'll try the French bread next but can't help feeling I would rather just use the dough setting for that and then shape it into a baton to finish in the oven. My partner also would like some crusty-topped rolls (if anyone has a tip for these I'd be grateful). Watch this space for more.Needless to say, highly recommended; excellent value for money, and certainly wouldn't be a chore to use every day.

After usage of about twice a week for two months the unit started to discolour round the rim … it looks like it has burnt as the plastic casing is brown Lakeland customer service were extremely unhelpful … however Amazon were really good my advice is buy a different make and avoid Lakeland… I live in Cumberland 30 miles from the company so thought I would support local producer … the support they offered me did not exist … so much for the so called 3 year unconditional guarantee… the unit is obviously faulty … avoid

I had read all the reviews but the cynic in me was talking it all with a big pinch of salt!However I'm very happy with this little machine. Perfect for a small household and my first wholemeal loaf with seeds (even though I forgot the sugar) turned out to be delicious. On my second attempt I used the timer and woke up to the smell of freshly baked bread in my kitchen....what's not to love. The paddle remained in the bread both times but came out easily using the hook provided, leaving a small hole at the bottom. Honestly I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this breadmaker. Also very easy to use and clean.

Am not new to Bread makers, my previous a Panasonic gave up after 12 years, I was attracted to this one because of the footage. I tried from the recipe booklet the quick and soda bread and also my own recipe.The first two had an anaemic looking top and dark bottom where as the soda bread had a lumpy consistency.I have returned.