Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Machine

Pros: Decent price, easy to use, great company
Cons: makes you gain weight!

I had the Panasonic SD-YD250 Bread Maker and give it to my daughter when she got married and moved off. I couldn't get another one at the time that I wanted it so I settled for the Panasonic SD-YD205 model. Well, minus a few settings and add to the ...

Pros: Well Build, Easy to Use, Great End Product
Cons: Too easy to have fresh bread all the time (and eat it all the time too)

For years I had heard from all different people that I should own a bread machine. I figured that it would be like any other fad and I'd bake a few loaves and then it would start collecting dust with every other 'nice to have' in the house. I was...

Pros: Healthy, cheap, fast and fun with no artificial additives.
Cons: Easy to get carried away - remember beef jerky bread is NOT tasty!!!

I bought this bread maker from my local store because baking bread in the oven was just taking too long. And I'm very glad I did...


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Pros: The bread tastes great, easy to use, automatic operation, timer, good manual
Cons: Price

I have heard stories about people who got breadmakers and were very happy with them, but it seemed as too much hassle for me to make bread myself. Now I know how wrong I was.

I got a breadmaker for my birthday and, since I got it, I had to use...

Pros: Easy, automatic, makes great bread
Cons: LCD a little hard to read

Our Panasonic bread maker was not our first – but it may be our last! The first bread maker was a Christmas present and by the following Christmas we had exchanged it no less than 5 times. Finally the store agreed to refund my money and I went in...

Pros: super easy to use
Cons: I got the smaller model

I was actually in a store other than Sears one day, when I walked past a demonstration of the Panasonic Bread Bakery (model SD-BT55P) Oh! The Smells... sigh... I didn't need a salesperson, just give me that machine right now! Ok, so I did use the...

Pros: Wonderful bread, beautifully cooked, perfect almost every time
Cons: Difficult to clean inside the machine, occasional 'flops'

A brief history as to why I have entitled this opinion as I have. When my friends were married 7 years ago, they were bought this bread maker (or its earlier version, the SD) by her parents. We spent a couple of summers round their house (they ...

Pros: Timer function up to 13 hours; excellent quality loaves
Cons: The hot bread tastes so good that there's never any left for sandwiches!

I've had my Panasonic Breadmaker for 4 years and I still use it 3-4 times a week. If I use the timer function to coincide with my son's alarm clock, getting him out of bed is not a problem. He appears in the kitchen for breakfast as soon as he smells...

Pros: Efficient, many features
Cons: Overindulgence risk, must remove loaves promptly to avoid sticking

Sorry for the dreadful pun in the title- I couldn't help it! Panasonic has finally converted me to bread machine fandom, pun or not. I would probably still be a skeptic if not for an obscene bargain in a local resale shop. Not being one to miss an...

Pros: Bakes your bread without fuss or mess, easy to clean, makes your home smell delicious
Cons: The machine does need to cool before introducing any more yeast to the enviroment

I seldom bake. I buy my pies, and they are always delicious, the frozen cookie dough is a breeze for last minute desserts, and boxed brownies are sometimes tastier than scratch. To consider baking bread would be a travesty to a woman who prides herself...

Pros: Very simple, great recipes included
Cons: somewhat expensive, but worth it

For years I have lived under the curse of what I thought a homemaker ought to be. You know what I mean, don't you? She spends the day in a lovely, starched, white apron - her hair perfectly coifed, and no stress on her face no matter what the day...

Pros: Simple to use
Cons: I'm gonna get fat

I had not come home to the smell of fresh baked bread since I was a child on my grandparents farm... until my wife received a Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker for Christmas. What a wonderful product! It is so simple to use , and it comes with a great...

Pros: Makes great breads with great crusts
Cons: Recipes in manual very American, No network card :)

Moving from Germany to the US one and half years back was a great thing. I love the US and am happy here. But (there is a "but" to it, of course - would be too picture perfect if it wouldn't) most of the bread you can buy here is really different from...

Pros: great fresh bread, easy to clean, easy to use
Cons: Um, maybe size? I have no complaint!

I purchased my Panasonic bread maker a few months ago, and I wish I'd done it sooner! It replaced a small Welbilt I've had for some time. Just toss in the ingredients, and bingo! Fresh-baked bread without the hassle.

OK, you really do have...

Pros: Perfection, simplicity
Cons: None

The Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker SD-206

I bought my bread maker two years ago almost on a whim. We borrowed a machine from a friend, made two loaves and were hooked! It must be stated here and now that such apparatus is nowhere near as...

Pros: Easy, easy, easy!
Cons: none

We received our breadmaker as a gift and at first looked upon it as one of those big, impractical space-wasting appliances that we would never use.

Well, after experiencing the delicious trade off for 5 minutes of "work", this...

Pros: ease of use
Cons: puny buzzer

Since I’m a guy, I’m going to give you a point of view of the Panasonic bread maker that might be a bit different than the rest.
I’ve now had about three months to form an opinion of this machine, and while it’s generally good, I do have a couple...

Pros: tasty -and I mean TASTY- bread; timer; mini recipe book
Cons: the hole at the bottom of the bread loaf

When my mother asked me to buy one of these and carry it back to Turkey with me, I could not believe her! After all, how could it be worth the $200 and the effort I will have to spend to carry it all the way to Turkey?

Well, I stand...

Pros: easy to follow instructions, automatic yeast dispenser
Cons: cost

I always thought that using a bread machine would be too complicated. I am a mother of two very active preschoolers and the thought of sitting down with a new appliance, reading the directions just did not appeal to me!

Then I saw the...

Pros: Healthy, whole grain bread
Cons: Hole at the bottom of loaf -- can't pass off as oven-baked!

I bought my Panasonic 100% Whole Wheat Bread Machine when it first came out about 10 years ago, and I have to say that it is the most durable of any appliance I have ever bought. I have used it WEEKLY for the past ten years, and although I only make...

Pros: Three sizes of loaves (1.5, 2, 2.5 lb)
Cons: No timer function for pizza dough!!

I'm in love with this bread machine! I had an Oster for 5 years, and I'm not slamming it, it was also a great machine, but I was limited by the pan size. This Panasonic has no less than 3 sizes of bread that you can make! I've used recipes geared for the ...

Pros: None that I can think of, doesn't even make bread birds will eat.
Cons: Breads do not rise, unusual long bake time, POOR VALUE.

Though I have only a couple of reviews, I think you will find that I try to be thorough in my reviews and in my testing and use of products I write about. In this instance, my wife and I bought this particular machine based on the reviews on Amazon and ...

Pros: A well made, capable machine.
Cons: I'd like to see a manufacturer resolve the bearing problem. It is doable.

Panasonic SD-YD250 bread machine. We are cooks, bread makers and big bread eaters and we have owned many bread machines over the years. More importantly, we know what a good loaf of bread looks, feels and tastes like. The Achilles’ heal of ...

Pros: Eat Healthier, overnight program, automatic yeast dispenser.
Cons: A little large

After I saw my mother in law's bread maker in France I told my self I had to also enjoy the wonders of waking up to the smell of fresh bread in the morning. I did a few searches and finally decided on the Panasonic SD-YD250. I've come to trust ...

Pros: great timer, makes wonderful bread
Cons: wish it would more than one at a time

I got this bread machine almost two years ago and It is the best appliance I have in my kitchen, second best being my slow cooker with I use along with the Panasonic bread machine every week. I live in the great northeast, upstate New York where we have...

Pros: This bread machine "thinks" like a professional baker.
Cons: So far- I cannot think of anything I do not like about this one!

I am a homeschool mother of 3 and in demand all day every day. I desired to bake healthy, whole grain breads for my family, overall because I really want them to eat nourishing whole foods, but also because health issues such as ADHD effect one of my ...

Pros: The best machine for the cost, good durability history
Cons: Not sold in Canada, some new silly features, no universal timer feature

Previously, I had the Panasonic SD-YD200, which lasted for 9 years until the belt gave out this summer- I still think that's amazing. Thinking it was time for an upgrade, I bought the SD-YD250 off Amazon for 99.99 with free shipping. There are a LOT ...

Pros: easy to use, clean, and store - great bread
Cons: slightly limited cookbook

We have had our bread machine for 3 years now. It's wonderful! Of course, we haven't tried every recipe, and we don't use it daily, or even weekly. I think if we did, our calorie intake would increase by just too much! Oh, it's wonderful!

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Pros: Consistently produces great bread
Cons: Pricier than other choices on market and sometimes difficult to find.

I approached the purchase of a bread machine seriously. I frequently make my own bread by hand so I was comparing what I could produce with a machine to homemade bread and not just the grocery store variety. I purchased several types of machines and...

Pros: Ease of operation, lots of features & good value.
Cons: Large machine: at 13 inches tall, it stands higher than my microwave.

This is my first bread machine; I did a lot of research, and found this was the highest in customer satisfaction. I have had it for a week, and have made 4 loaves so far, and each has been excellent. It is very easy to use and clean up. The 13 ...

Pros: perfect loaves everytime
Cons: We are eating way too much bread! :>)

I fought with several other brands of bread machines (having disaster after disaster) before buying my Panasonic 3 years ago. I make bread at least twice a week. I have never had a failed loaf with this machine (except for the time I forgot to put the...

Pros: excellent bread, beautiful domed crust, great manual, recipes for three sizes, solid construction
Cons: it's really more vertical than horizontal, except for the smallest size

I did a lot of online research and decided to go with Panasonic -- I have never had a bad experience with that company, and the reviews looked good. I ordered from Amazon, which means free shipping and good reliability. I never had any complaints about ...

Pros:  - Timer feature  - Lots of options  - Recipe book included
Cons:  - Blade removal occasionally difficult - Beeping - Can't use timer for dough

I would make two loaves a day just to keep the kitchen smelling like freshly baked bread! I purchased this machine, the Panasonic SD-YD250,  for my parents because it is going to be kept in a vacation home in location where a loaf of regular ...

Pros: Produces great bread every time, lots of included recipies and options. 
Cons: No viewing window, noisy and rattles when mixing. mixing arm easily scratched/scuffed.

I have grown up with bread machines in the house so I guess it seems fitting that after I got married that I should get one.   My parents purchased an old Hitachi when I was a kid and so I became familiar with fresh baked bread.  The ...

Pros: Makes excellent bread...when it works
Cons: Poor repair history

I bought this Panasonic Bread Machine nearly 2 years ago and found it just as good as everyone here says it is. I used it quite often; about 2-3 times per week. Now it's broken down. The paddle isn't working as it should and making loud squeaky noises. I...

Pros: Easy enough to use. Makes good bread.
Cons: Needs a louder beeper. Long cycles. Panasonic has lousy customer service.

This is my second Panasonic breadmaker. My first one which was almost identical except it didn't have a yeast dispenser, died after 3 years of use some years ago. Otherwise there have been no significant changes to the bread machine. I bought my first ...

Pros: Makes wonderful smelling and tasting bread
Cons: More expensive than most bread machines

I did a lot of research before I bought this specific bread machine, and I think it was worth the trouble. This machine really makes great bread! It is super-easy to use and even a bread-making virgin can make a delicious loaf of bread with little fuss...

Pros: easy, works so well
Cons: large machine takes up precious counter space

I received this bread machine from my mother-in-law after she purchased a newer bread machine. At first I thought I would never use it, I figured it would be difficult and messy and simply unnecessary. I was so wrong.

With a little...

Pros: Durable and easy to use
Cons: A little expensive

I have owned my bread maker for about 6 months now. My husband bought it for me as a gift. I love it. I'm one that can't cook a lot of yummy things without burning them or totally messing them up. Now I can make all different kinds of breads, donuts,...

Pros: Ease of use
Cons: hole in bottom of loaf, when sliced not noticable as much

Several years ago I was after my husband to buy me one of these machines. He was very hesitant saying that it would never get used, like so many other appliances in our kitchen.
Boy was he in for a surprise. This is only the easiest machine to use...

Pros: Adds yeast at the right time, not at the beginning like the other machines
Cons: Leaves a hole in the loaf where the mixing blade is.

I bought the Panasonic bread maker because a friend of my had one. We were both on the "Sugar busters diet" and was having trouble finding ready made bread that was allowed. Not only can you make it exactly as "Sugar busters"...

Pros: large 2 lb. loaf,efficient yeast dispenser
Cons: none so far, years after receiving it.

This bread baker is FABULOUS!

I use to have a 1 lb machine. The Panasonic Automatic Bread Machine was given to us a few years ago as a wedding present and quickly showed how wonderful it really is. The yeast falls out completely EVERY...

Pros: Great results, whole wheat powerhouse
Cons: Longer bake times, no express cycle

This is my 3rd bread machine (1st was a Regal - no longer available - that I loved and went to the other party in a separation, the 2nd was an Oster, a dud that lasted 2 days before being returned). The Panasonic uses 2 tricks that turn out the BEST...

Pros: easy, nutritious possibilities and great pizza
Cons: no timer for dough setting

I bought this product because I felt it would be a healthy alternative to buying store-bought processed breads. Also, we had gotten into the habit of buying frozen pizzas and eating many during a given week. I felt we would save money in the long run by...

Pros: Delicious!
Cons: Don't burn yourself!

When my mom replaced her old bread maker with the Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker, I was hesitant. The price was deffinate cause for pause. However, the Panasonic machine blew the other out of the water. The machine is convenient to use... put in the...

Pros: Great tasting bread. No muss, no fuss. Just add and walk away.
Cons: Bread time from begining to end is approx 3 hours

Results are there but they may take some time!

I bought the Panasonic Bread Maker when bread makers were a HOT item. I must say, this breadmaker has pumped out quite a few loaves for my family. The best thing about this machine is that you...

Pros: Great Bread!
Cons: Takes a while

I have had my bread maker for years. I love it. I notice that I go through spurts with it. I will use it a lot for a while, and then barely ever for a while. But over all, I really appreciate the bread it makes. The main draw back is how long it...

Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: No window to watch.

This isn't my first bread machine but this is by far the best one I have ever owned.  First of all, the recipes are great.  My family makes pizza on a regular basis and the pizza crust recipe is better than a mix.  It has a wonderful ...

Pros: Easy to use and programmable timer.
Cons: It is not a very attractive addition to the kitchen counter.

Okay, you would think that I would have learned a lesson many years ago - or at least that I would have smartened up somewhat.First mistake - Telling my wife that I did not feel as though I needed to get her a Mother's Day gift because she is not ...

Pros: Easy to use,easy to clean, robust , silent-and fuss free
Cons: Power-interuption function works once in a cycle.It worked for 3 months only.

I have waited 2 years of using our Panasonic SD-YD 250 before writing this review. 2.We bought the bread maker to bake fresh brown bread. Here local bread is poorIy made and I fought with the local baker! We bought our machine in Germany ; only the ...

Pros: best bread
Cons: none that i know of

I recently gave in and bought this expensive bread maker, not knowing all the good I would recieve in return.
I think that everyone loves bread and just can't figure out how to make it just like they do in the resturants.
That smell that you...

Pros: many modes, good recipes
Cons: you have to wait at least 3 hours for the good bread to be finished

The Panasonic break maker is a dream come true. This thing can make hundreds of types of bread, and is an absolute no brainer. Just put the ingredients into the machine, and bam, you have yourself a bread. There are many different types modes for...

Pros: Reasonable price for a excellent machine. Best on market.
Cons: Can not stop eating bread.

The best purchase I have done lately, the bread comes out as a perfection, it is delicious, natural, soft and tasty.
Very easy to handle the machine, quick clean up, no hassle. Ever since I've got this bread machine I can't stop baking and eating bread. If anyone is considering to buy a machine, please go with that and you'll not be disappointed. Guaranteed. It's well worth its price and the bread stays fresh for days.
The recipes you may have to alter a little bit, sometimes add more water than suggested but all it takes is experiment.
Every day is an excitement for me when I start baking.

Pros: easy to use and extremely durable
Cons: nothing that I can think of

We borrowed this breadmaker from my inlaws about 10 years ago when they went away for a month. We made at least a loaf a day while they were gone. When they returned we had our own within 18 hr. I think it was something like $350 cdn which was by far the most expensive on the market at that time but we had to have one. For 10 years we have averaged about 1 loaf per day and the only problem we have noticed is that the teflon coating on the mixing paddle fell off after about 6 years (2200 loaves) and it is a little trickier to get the loaf out of the pan now. We still use it everyday and have since picked up another one to keep on the shelf just in case this one breaks down.

Pros: Great taste, quiet kneading, easy operation and neat, compact design.
Cons: Small recipe booklet, but no problem, really.

I decided to buy this machine because of its special yeast dispenser -- it automatically adds yeast to the dough at the right time halfway through the kneading process, not from the beginning. Since yeast interferes with gluten development, adding yeast later in the kneading process is crucial for the texture of bread, especially those made with wholewheat flour. We were really amazed at the taste of the wholewheat bread made by this machine!

Pros: The next best thing to preparation by hand.
Cons: A rather bulky machine but worth the counter space.

Since my tastes in bread were never satisfied by those loaves I had tasted as a result of other bread machines, I bought this machine thinking I would certainly have to return it! To my surprise the Panasonic SD-YD250 offers up excellent tasting French and Italian breads with the added pleasure of the best raisin bread I've ever tasted, bar none. The machine offers three choices in the size of loaf as well as additional crust finishes. If you like a light, medium or dark color to the crust, simply choose the one that suits the bread. Making bread has never been easier and the result in texture, taste and size is sure to please the most finicky palette.

Pros: Yeast dispenser works great - all features work "as advertised"
Cons: I'm going through a lot of flour. My friends and neighbors are "hooked".

I have purposely waited a few weeks before writing a review. I bought the Panasonic SD-YD 250 after quite a bit
on on-line research - including all the reviews at this site. I do want to thank others who entered reviews - you were helpful!

So far I have made white, wheat, and rye in the machine, including several variations on each from a recipe book. Every loaf has been superb.

The bread shapes and cooks nicely. The yeast dispenser is an excellent feature. The loaves have a full, round top and the texture is very good. the loaves come out clean and easily.

I can't think of a thing I don't like about the machine. I have owned Dak, Welbuilt, Regal and now this Panasonic - and this is by far the best.

It is "as advertised". An excellent value for the money.

Pros: Separate yeast dispenser and well constructed.
Cons: No viewing window.

I have owned this bread machine for about 3 months now and every loaf has been perfect. This is my third bread machine and it is by far the best. Breads that never turned out in my previous machines have been perfect in this machine. It doesn't matter if you bake it right away or use the timed feature, the bread is consistently perfect. I think the separate yeast dispenser is one of the best features. I believe this is one reason the success rate is terrific. The machine is well constructed. I missed the viewing window at first, but have gotten used to it since every loaf is perfect. I would recommend this machine to everyone.

Pros: Too many to list, great quality, makes quality bread.
Cons: Don't like there pizza dough recipe.

What a bread maker!I purchased this unit for my wife, it is the second bread maker we have purchased. The first (Sunbeam) we threw out because it couldn't even mix the dough. This one though makes a great loaf of bread and with the yeast hopper you can (Pardon the pun) but, set it and forget it. We use it regularly and are using some low carb recipes she got off the web that make good breads as well.

Pros: Makes great bread every time, easy to use, comes with good recipes.
Cons: None that I have found so far.

I read dozens of reviews on this bread machine as well as on Cuisenart and Breadman machines. Most all of the reviews on the Panasonic machine were good to very good vs. the other two makers. Based on these reviews I purchased the Panasonic SD-YD-250 machine and I was not disappointed! First loaf came out excellent as have subsequent loaves. Great product!

Pros: Reliable 13+ yo work horse which gets heavy use w/o any problems
Cons: not enough mouths to feed all the lovely bread one could easily churn out.

Bought this as an indulgence during residency - between 1994-1995 - it was an indulgence as $ were tight. What a great decision! One of my bestest most reliable kitchen products - right up there with the 1985 vintage Cuisinart & my 2006 Electrolux.
The Panasonic bread machine gets used 2 to3x a week - never a problem! I do listen to hear if she sounds like she's straining with too dry dough & I rarely actually bake in her anymore as I prefer to shape my breads by hand. However I do if I want to awaken to the smell of freshly baked bread (that's a really nice way to begin a cold dark morning!).This machine is awesome. No "jam" or "cake" settings - just a reliable workhorse I cherish. Multigrain & raisin settings are very useful bells & whistles.

Pros: works great... bread great
Cons: bread too good.. cant stop eating it..warm bread with butter and jam...

I read the reviews on Epinions before purchasing our first bread maker and to say the least I am quite pleased with this machine. The very first loaf came out great and since we have only had one disaster (due to my own fault). We put the ingredients together in the morning and set the timer for 9 hours and come home to fresh bread or we set it at night and wake up to fresh bread. Smells fantastic..
The only bad thing I can say about this machine is that the bread is tooooo good and you cant stop eating it. We have only made the french bread so far and it is great. We have had this machine for about a month and a half. I would recommend this machine without hesitation. I bought mine on line at Circuit City for about $110 (no tax, no shipping).

Pros: Makes great bread & pizza dough! Timer can have a fresh loaf ready anytime.
Cons: Panasonic support if you need them is a nightmare.

We've had Panasonic breadmakers since the 80's. This is our third one. Its a delight to own and use once you get past any problems.

The bread maker makes a beautiful two pound loaf of bread.
Great consistency to the bread and a great crust. Also makes great pizza dough.

The pan is much easier to remove than the older model we replaced.

Unfortunately we returned the first one we had ordered direct through Panasonic because the pan/basket didn't line up with the motor shaft. What a nightmare dealing with them directly. If you can't buy one at a local store I can only recommend buying one that can be returned, if necessary, to a local store.

Based on past experience this will last us at least ten years and get lots of use by the whole family.

Pros: It seemed sturdy, just didn't bake =)
Cons: Received a defective machine, poor Panasonic customer service

I searched all over for this breadmaker after seeing the high reviews on this site, and finally found it at the AAFES military store for only $99. However, it was backordered for 3 months. Finally got it, and the heating element just plain didn't work. I never got to try it out, as dealing with Panasonic to try to get it fixed was a joke ("Ma'am, do you have the machine plugged in?"), and neither Panasonic nor AAFES could do anything to prevent another 3 month waiting period. =(

Pros: Bread is so good
Cons: loud noise after just under 2 months of owning

I am totally new to the "bread machine world." This is my very first bread machine, and also have never really had any type of contact with one prior. I am hooked, however can anyone tell me if these are made to use everyday?? It seems in just under 2 months I have had it, it is getting noisier and noisier when functioning. I hate it b/c i have a 2 month old, who always wakes up to this machine's noise. It produces fabulous bread still, so I thought maybe bread machines just are "once in a while" products?? I literally use it 4-5 times a week. Stopped buying bread at store - b/c this is healthier. ANY thoughts would be helpful jal123s@yahoo.co.uk Thanks

Pros: Very easy and fast bread. Easy clean-up.
Cons: None so far.

When I first tried this breadmaker, I was disappointed.
The bread was very heavy and dense. It also dried out very quickly. We live in Tucson, Az. and the elevation is 3000 ft. So after some web searching I modified the 'basic sandwich' recipe as follows:

Flour: 3 cups -3 TBSP (down 3 TBSP)
Salt: 2 tsp (up 1/2 tsp)
Dry milk: 2 TBSP (up 1/2 TBSP)
Butter: 2 TBSP (up 1/2 TBSP)
Sugar: 2 heaping TBSP (up about 1 TBSP)
Water: 1 and 1/8 C (down an 1/8 of a cup)
Dry yeast: 1 3/4 tsp. (up 3/4 of a tsp)

Wow! What a difference! Great soft light bread. I'm now a very happy camper :-)

Pros: Benefits:  easy to use and bakes well.
Cons: Pitfalls:  inferior production materials and expensive replacement parts.

I bought the SK-YD250 and used it frequently (once or twice a week).  After about three months of use the kneader part started to wear out (part was made out of a soft metal that the drive shaft "wallowed out"). 
I went online to look for a new part to find that a replacement kneader was over $25.00 plus shipping, too costly for a part that wears out so quickly. 
I am very dissapointed in the quality of the materials used in the production of this bread maker and have returned to the "old" way by using my ever reliable Kitchen Aid Mixer with dough hook.