Best 5 Bread Makers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED Experts

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5. Bread machines are great for convenience

Bread machines are great for convenience but if you are more interested in flavor, there are alternatives.One of the first places any promising bread baker should check out is the King Arthur Flour website. They have recipes for the casual and novice bakers along with recipes for the more experienced. You want sourdough recipes? They've got lots and the information to back up those recipes. If you don't want to go with sourdough and prefer dry yeast, they've got the information and instructions for bread, pizza crusts, and pastries as well. There are also bread baking forums that are helpful to all bakers. "The Perfect Loaf" and "The Fresh Loaf" are worth a serious look. Your local library is another resource especially if gives you access to the "World Cat", an internet based lending service that can help you find books that your local may not have. Go for it!