Beyond WBYBM1 Bread Maker

by Beyond

Product Features

• Takes the guesswork out of baking by scaning the breadmix box barcode
• Stores hundreds of pre-programmed barcodes
• Combined with the Beyond Home Hub it can "learn" new barcodes online
• LCD read out with bright blue backlight; 2-1/2 pound capacity
• Measures 16 by 13 by 9 inches

Product Details

Product Manual [3.14mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 16 inches
• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000C8W81
• Item model number: WBYBM1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #415,899 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Stainless Steel Breadmaker

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars If you bake "from scratch," don't buy this machine, January 9, 2004

By 

Susan (Durango, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond WBYBM1 Bread Maker (Kitchen)

If you like to buy bread mixes in a box at the store, this may be a very good product. But if you like to mix ingredients from scratch, you will be annoyed by all the bells and whistles oriented towards scanning in product bar codes. The scanning technology probably accounts for the rather high price, too. On a positive note, it is attractive, and nicely sized at 16 x 13 x 9.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Easy-to-Use Breadmaker, June 9, 2006

By 

Jason Hoch "Pharmacy Student" (Wilkes-Barre, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond WBYBM1 Bread Maker (Kitchen)

Upon writing this review, I have had this breadmaker for a little over a month and it has yet to leave my counter. I've made about 15 loaves of bread with it and not one has displeased me. I love every single loaf that comes out of it.

Pros:

-the scanning wand really does work. I've used 3 different brandname breadmixes and all have been recognized and the machine configured automatically.

-the loafpan is the shape of a normal loafpan you use to bake in the oven.

-it has a compartment for adding extra ingredients such as walnuts or berries. This breadmachine can also be configured to make doughs you can freeze for later or jellies/jams, pizza dough, or some desert loaves.

Cons:

-Fairly large footprint so if you're tight on counterspace, you may need to find a storage area after each use.

-Can't put the loafpan in the dishwasher because the coating will wear off around the edges.

-This machine probably won't save you money in the long run, but it won't cost you more money than buying store-bread once you get past the initial cost of buying the machine. Breadmixes and storebought bread are comparably priced. Most people don't buy a breadmachine to save money though because we're in it for the taste.

Final note:

-READ YOUR MANUAL!!! It looks big but most of it is recipies in the back. There are a few things that you need to know to make a perfect loaf everytime such as adding the ingredients in the right order so the yeast doesn't activate too quickly. Once you have the process down, making bread is literally as easy as putting the paddle in the pan. Scan the box barcode and set your desired crust darkness. Add ingredients to the loafpan in the correct order. Pop the loafpan in the machine and push start. It takes 3 minutes or less, the rest is done for you, and a perfect, wonderfully tasty loaf pops out everytime.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Bread, Easy to Use, February 1, 2006

By 

Christopher M. Palasz "chrispy" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond WBYBM1 Bread Maker (Kitchen)

I totally disagree with the review above. Works fine from scratch, if you know what you're doing. If you don't, it's even easier. My roomate bought one of these and it makes great bread all the time with the scanner or with the presets. I don't have anything to compare it to because I've never owned a different bread maker, but I do know that this one works great and if you've never owned one, I recommend this one.