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Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker, 2 lb. loaf of bread

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Color Stainless Steel / Black
Product Dimensions 10.5"D x 18"W x 12.88"H
Wattage 700 watts
Brand Zojirushi
Product Care Instructions Hand Wash Only
Voltage
120 Volts
Item Weight
24 Pounds
Material
Stainless Steel
Capacity
2 Pounds

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  • Various healthy course settings include Multigrain, Whole Wheat, Rapid Whole Wheat, Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan
  • Double Kneading Blades thoroughly knead dough for superior results; Dual heaters on the bottom and lid of the bread maker promote even baking and browning
  • Rapid courses allow you to bake a loaf of white or whole wheat bread in just 2 hours and 25 minutes
  • Large, easy-to-read LCD display with convenient key code on lid simplifies course selection; RAPID SETTING: Use Rapid setting to have your loaf ready to eat in under two and a half hours
  • Electrical Rating 120 volts / 700 watts.Cord Length:39 inch

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Versatility
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Quality of material
4.7 4.7
Timer function
4.7 4.7

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Easy to clean
4.7
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Easy to use
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Fully Stainless Steel Body, Non-stick Ceramic Pan, Stainless Steel Fruit Nut Dispenser, Dual Quartz Heaters (17 Menu; 15 Hours Delay Time; 15-Minute Power Interruption Recovery; 3 Loaf Size & 3 Crust Colors; Low Noise DC Motor Design; Up to 1 Hour Thermostatic)
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From the manufacturer

Dual Heaters

Heaters on the bottom and lid of the breadmaker promote even baking and browning.

Double Kneading Blades

Thoroughly knead dough for superior results. Both the Baking Pan and Kneading Blades are nonstick coated for easy cleaning and removal of bread.

Large Viewing Window

Allows you to view the kneading, rising and baking of your bread.

LCD Display

Large easy-to-read LCD Display with convenient key code on lid simplifies course selection.

Whole Wheat and Multigrain Courses

Bake delicious whole wheat bread using the Whole Wheat or Rapid Whole Wheat courses. The Multigrain course has been specially designed to bake breads that use a combination of whole grain flours, with added ingredients like nuts and seeds.

Special Courses for Special Diets

Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan courses allow you to avoid unwanted ingredients, and are specially designed to produce the best results for each type of bread.

Go Beyond Bread

Think outside of the loaf! Versatile Dough, Cake and Jam courses give you the flexibility to make a variety of foods.

Homemade Course

Create your own unique course using the Homemade course. Adjust the knead, rise and bake times with 3 programmable Homemade memory settings. Recipe Book recipes include Cinnamon Roll Bread, Mini White Bread, Meatloaf Miracle, Homemade Pasta, Gluten Free Dinner Bread, and more.


In 2018, Zojirushi Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a century of products designed to improve customers' quality of life-bringing comfort, ease, vitality and affluence to people around the world. Striving to remain faithful to the principles that embodied the company's first 100 years, and the reputation of quality and durability it earned them, Zojirushi looks forward to a future of continued innovation and inspired design.

Other Settings and Features

  • Automatic 2-lb. breadmaker bakes a large traditional rectangular shaped loaf, using ingredients you select
  • Convenient 12-hour clock with 13-hour delay timer makes it easy to set the delay timer for fresh bread when you want it
  • European course setting bakes light and savory breads that pair well with a variety of cuisines
  • Rapid courses allow you to bake a loaf of White or Whole Wheat Bread in just 2 hrs. and 25 mins.
  • Crust Control lets you choose from three available crust colors: Light, Medium, or Dark
  • Recessed handles on the bottom of the breadmaker allow for easier transportation and storage
  • Accessories include a Liquid Measuring Cup, Nested Measuring Cups and a Measuring Spoon
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Capacity 2-lb. loaf of bread 2-lb. loaf of bread 1-lb. loaf of bread 1-lb. loaf of bread
Kneading Blades 2 2 1 1
Clock 12-hour - 24-hour -
Course Selection Numeric key code Selection cycling Numeric key code Selection cycling
Double Heaters Bottom and lid - Bottom -
Viewing Window -
Number of Courses 15 10 15 9
European Course - -
Special Diet Courses Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan Gluten Free Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan -
Homemade Course 3 memories 3 memories 3 memories -

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Product Description

Get performance like you've never seen from a breadmaker. A revolutionary heating element built into our Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker changes the way you can bake bread at home. With perfectly browned crust every time, anyone can be a master baker. From novice to expert, now any home baker can take advantage of our most technologically advanced breadmaker, loaded with menu settings and options for the ultimate in versatility. For a basic bread recipe, simply add in measured ingredients, close the lid, make a selection from the user-friendly LCD control panel, and the Home Bakery Supreme takes care of the rest--baking up a rectangular-shaped 2-pound loaf of bread to perfection. Choose from three crust shades--light, medium, or dark--and from various healthy course settings, such as multigrain, whole wheat, rapid whole wheat, gluten free, salt free, and vegan. Best of all, the machine's timer can be set to delay the end of the baking cycle by up to 13 hours, which makes it possible to wake up to the smell of freshly baked, homemade bread in the morning or to come home to a warm loaf at the end of a long day at the office. The bread maker provides two blades for thorough dough kneading and a higher rise, a large viewing window, an "on" indicator light, a start/reset button, and a removable nonstick bread pan for easy cleaning. Accessories include a liquid measuring cup, nested measuring cups, and a measuring spoon. Instruction manual and recipe book also included.

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
6,638 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of cleaning of the bread making machine. They mention that it makes the best bread ever, has some nice looking recipes and that it's well designed. Customers are also satisfied with ease of performance, and ease to use. However, some customers have mixed opinions on size, value, and sturdiness.

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1,652 customers mention1,552 positive100 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bread making machine. They mention that it makes the best bread ever, the loaves are perfect every time, and it's easy to use. The bread is very tasty and the crumb has a great flavor. The machine is multi-functional and produces better, more consistent loaves of bread.

"...In both 2 lb. and 1.5 lb. loaves, the crust is just right - not tough or hard; the top is golden and even; every loaf/cake, complex or simple, has..." Read more

"...There’s the color-by-numbers recipes,including gluten free, salt free, and sugar free options, and dough/bagel/cake/jam choices...." Read more

"...My loaves are perfect every time. Basic cycle, light crust timing for this is 1:04 with rest off, 1:35 with rest on on a kitchen timer...." Read more

"...(good rise, nice shape, golden crust and moist and tasty) and was very easy!..." Read more

754 customers mention700 positive54 negative

Customers find the bread making machine easy to use. They mention it's simple to use, very quiet, and stable. The prep and baking was easy and straightforward, and the timer is much easier to use than the Breville. The website has some helpful troubleshooting information, and it works better than the other brands. Overall, customers find the product to be great to use and recommend it to others.

"...In true Zo form, it's simple to use, very quiet and stable, and finished goodies slip right out with minimal holes and cleanup...." Read more

"...Heavy duty construction, simple precise instructions without any ambiguity, clear step by step recipes that yield amazing soft tasty loaves with..." Read more

"...I find the manual is very clear and easy to read, with gram weights alongside the volume amounts for all recipes...." Read more

"...(good rise, nice shape, golden crust and moist and tasty) and was very easy!..." Read more

518 customers mention489 positive29 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bread making machine. They mention that it works very well, produces consistent results, and has never had a malfunction. The heated lid seems to work well, and the bread comes out absolutely perfect. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the product.

"...and even; every loaf/cake, complex or simple, has been almost freakishly flawless..." Read more

"...It gives excellent results, and that upper baking element sets it above the rest of the Zo/Breville pack...." Read more

"...It came out absolutely perfect (good rise, nice shape, golden crust and moist and tasty) and was very easy!..." Read more

"...Even after owning it several years, this machine works like a charm. I still use it at least 6 times a week...." Read more

289 customers mention257 positive32 negative

Customers like the appearance of the bread making machine. They mention that it has a sleek outline, and attractive design. The machine is well-designed and produces regular, normal looking slices of bread. Customers also appreciate the adjustable times of each function of the machine.

"...loaves, the crust is just right - not tough or hard; the top is golden and even; every loaf/cake, complex or simple, has been almost freakishly..." Read more

"...Easy to clean, sleek outline, and attractive design looks great on the countertop." Read more

"...The upper baking element gives me loaves with lovely golden crowns, instead of the pale tops from most machines...." Read more

"...After seeing the modern look, cool interface, and more granular programmable control of the Breville (e.g. temperature control) I want to take one..." Read more

267 customers mention247 positive20 negative

Customers find the bread making machine easy to clean. They mention that it is simple to clean and that the books had not been soiled at all.

"...Easy to clean, sleek outline, and attractive design looks great on the countertop." Read more

"...Very easy to wash bread pan. So after 2 loaves, I recommend." Read more

"...Clean up is easy but you need to aware that you cannot submerge to dough bucket in water...." Read more

"...soap and have to be more aggressive with the washcloth, but it is easy to clean none the less...." Read more

439 customers mention302 positive137 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the bread making machine. Some mention that it's worth the price and they've saved so much money baking bread instead of buying it, while others say that it is expensive and the Zojirushi isn't cheap.

"...My. We just sampled our first taste of the new loaf…it is well worth the cost!..." Read more

"...machine, IMO the Zo Virtuoso is the clear choice and worth every penny of it's price...." Read more

"...I have saved so much money baking bread instead of buying it, and now my entire family cant stand store bought bread, even my toddler tastes the..." Read more

"...Final Thought: I like the machine, the bread is good - just not sold on the price level for what it does...." Read more

273 customers mention170 positive103 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the bread making machine. Some mention that the Zojirushi has a much stoutier build quality, whereas the Breville is made of thin aluminum. The reliability and ease of use make up for the high price, while others say that the paddles do not wear out so quickly. The manufacturer is turning out questionable quality, and it is fussy and unforgiving. The paddles really tear up the bottom of the loaf.

"...In both 2 lb. and 1.5 lb. loaves, the crust is just right - not tough or hard; the top is golden and even; every loaf/cake, complex or simple, has..." Read more

"...We attempted and oatmeal bread and it over proofed and fell in the center...." Read more

"...Heavy duty construction, simple precise instructions without any ambiguity, clear step by step recipes that yield amazing soft tasty loaves with..." Read more

"...What would make the new Virtuoso machine perfect? Paddles that do not wear out so quickly..." Read more

234 customers mention153 positive81 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the bread making machine. Some mention that the bread texture, flavor, size, shape, and best of all smell is great, and the long, horizontal loaf which makes normal-sized slices for sandwiches. The slices will fit in your toaster. However, some say that the full size loafs are a little too tall and take up quite a bit of counter space. The machine is very large and will take up a lot of counter pac e, but it has very little clearance and the paddles are not very tall.

"...second try...compared to a regular loaf you'd buy at a store, the size is spot on. I put a ruler next to the white bread pics so you can see...." Read more

"...Slice it up and it's great for the toaster or sandwiches...." Read more

"...It is huge and very heavy (I think 28 lbs.) and luckily I had a place I could place it and just use it from there. Very easy to wash bread pan...." Read more

"...Glad I did. This one makes a large loaf perfect every time. We enjoy their recipes and really like the whole wheat bread recipe...." Read more

Zojirushi BB-PAC20 VS Breville BBM800XL
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Zojirushi BB-PAC20 VS Breville BBM800XL
My mom and I spent 5 days comparing the reviews and articles on the Zojirushi BB-PAC20 and Breville BBM800XL. We finally ended up comparing both models side by side because a friend has the Breville. For us, it ultimately boiled down to these key features:Zojirishi:+Longer loaf tub (makes a more normal sized loaf like you'd buy at the store+Heating element in the lid for consistent and even browning all aroundBreville:+4 loaf sizes+Nut dispenserPICTURE DESCRIPTIONS: First loaf we baked was white bread (regular speed, medium crust). I could have shaped it more evenly so it wasn't taller in the middle. Notice how small the holes are since I removed the paddles. The loaf in plastic wrap is wheat bread from the grocery store. Also compare it to a mostly eaten white bread made from the Breville. See how the top is much lighter than the sides? The Breville doesn't have a top heating element. Second bread we made was olive bread from an online recipe. I shaped this one better, also the recipe called for 2 tsp yeast instead of 2.5. Again I compared it to the size of a regular bread from the grocery store (half the bread is missing from the plastic bag).Neutral points:+Breville has a much nicer user interface. Pretty surprising Zojirushi has an interface that looks like it's from the early 2000s. But ultimately, our decision is going to be purely about bread quality.+Zojirushi allows you to create 3 custom profiles in which you can adjust the timings for each phase (Rest->Knead->Shape->Rise1->Rise2-Rise3->Bake->Keep Warm) whereas the Breville allows you to create 9 custom profiles and adjust the timings AND temperature for each phase (Knead 1->Knead 2->Rise 1->Rise 2->Rise 3->Keep Warm).We realized we didn't care too much about the number of custom profiles, because for most bread, the tried and tested standard settings provided by both machines are already sufficient.+The Zojirushi has a "Shape" option where it will beep before the first rise phase and give you an hour to open the lid, take the dough out and shape it with your hands so it looks nice and even, put it back and then close the machine. Don't recall the Breville having this specific feature, but realized it doesn't matter because the ideal shape time is right after the last punch down phase. More on that later.+The Zojirushi has 2 paddles and the Breville has one. The number of paddles isn't specifically a benefit in either machine's favor. It is more of a result of each machine's tub shape. The Breville is narrower and taller, and the Zojirushi is shorter and long. I think that the tub shape goes in favor of the Zojirushi, as I mentioned earlier.+Breville has foldable paddles. Don't really care, because we remove the paddles before the final rise even on the Zojirushi, so the holes are super small (1 centimeter diameter)+The Zojirushi has much sturdier build quality, whereas the Breville is made of thin, unpolished brushed aluminum. As others have noted, it dents very easily. In fact, our Breville arrived with a dent in it. Again, not too big a deal. Ultimately which one makes better bread?+Breville looks more modern and sleek. Zojirushi looks like a typical appliance.+Zojirushi makes less noise. At its loudest, it has the deep droning sound of a washing machine. Breville makes a banging noise as the paddles spin..which is pretty loud.+Zojirushi says it can be used for meatloaf and sourdough starter, Breville has a yeast free option or something...personally I don't care, plus you can probably customize settings on the Breville to make those work. (Just look up online instruction manuals from either companies to see what their timings are for each setting, and you can custom program that timing into the other machine)+Breville has a light you can turn on when peeking through the viewing window. I use my phone's flashlight when using the Zojirushi (though you can kinda see what's going on without it)+The nut dispenser was a pretty awesome get sure in favor of the Breville, but I want to point out that the Zojirushi will beep when it's time to add those ingredients. The automation is missing from the Zojirushi. So this isn't a neutral point - it's a big win for the Breville. But I wanted to point out the beeping of the Zojirushi as an FYI.+The Breville's marketing material goes out of its way to mention the punch down phase, but in fact not machines have this. Right before Rise 2 and Rise 3, the paddle (s) spins slowly a bunch of times in order to let trapped air escape out of the dough.+The Breville has 2 programmable knead phases. The Zojirushi has 1. I don't understand what this is about...They both knead for the appropriate amount of time, so maybe the Breville just let's you get more detailed about the process if you want? If both bake great bread, then I really don't care either way.+The Zojirushi has an optional rest phase in which it allows all your ingredients to come to room tepremature for optimal baking. Don't recall the Breville has this. On both machines, you can always skip a step if you want (on the Breville, you hold down the start button, on the Zojirushi you hold down the up and down buttons on Select Course, if I recall correctly...it's in the manual)Okay, so what was our verdict?Well, it ultimately came down purely to bread quality, and here the Zojirushi is the winner. Just check out the pictures I uploaded. The browning is ridiculously consistent on all sides of the bread. Not overly chewy on one end of another. I have to attribute this to the Zojirushi's heating element in the lid, since I suspect the Breville ends up heating the sides and bottom longer in order to give the top a sufficient amount of browning.The Zojirushi also has a spectacular loaf size. The first time around, it was a bit high. But check out the olive bread we made on the second try...compared to a regular loaf you'd buy at a store, the size is spot on. I put a ruler next to the white bread pics so you can see. However, the white bread was our absolute first loaf we tried, and we could've done one or two things to make it as perfectly formed as the olive bread (see below).Loaf size was an important factor for us, because we want regular sized slices that fit in our toaster. With the Breville, you might be able to achieve these sizes by using a lower bread loaf setting and adjusting the amount of ingredients. But you'll end up with less bread. While we really liked the ability to choose multiple bread sizes with the Breville, we liked that the Zojirushi makes a standard looking loaf right out of the box. And we found out that the recipe book does show you how to make 1.5lb sized loaves of wheat bread and some others.So how did we make the perfect looking bread you'll see in the pics?Tips:1) Read the instruction manual precisely and/or watch the first part of the DVD (liquids first, dry things second, make a little pocket for the yeast, and be EXACT for the ingredient measurements)2) SHAPE YOUR DOUGH AND REMOVE PADDLES: Use the instruction manual to identify when the last punch down phase will begin. For the white bread regular setting, this should be 55 minutes after the Knead phase ends. The knead phase was 19 minutes and the Rest 30...so that means you should set an alarm to get back to your machine 1 hour and 44 minutes after pressing the start button. At that time, you will hear the paddles making one rotation every few seconds. It does this about 15 times. As soon as it stops doing this, it means the final rise phase will begin. Open the machine (it automatically pauses where it is in the process), and take the dough out with your hands. Put it on a table or mat or something (maybe parchment paper that is lubricated with olive oil - that's what I did), and roll the dough a bit and shape it with your hands so it looks nice and smooth. Better is if you shape it to look like a rectangle that will fit the tub perfectly, and flatten it a bit so it has an even night all the way. Then, remove the paddles (they are slippery so use something that has a good grip to pull them out). Put your loaf back in so it takes the full space of the tub, maybe pat it down one last time, and close the machine. Your bread will have a great shape.+Bonus tip: one of the reviewers mentioned putting your paddles in the same orientation before putting in the ingredients. Not sure if it helped, but I definitely did this. I pointed both my paddles in the 6 o'clock position.The first recipe we used was the Basic White Bread Regular (meaning we used active dry yeast instead of fast/instant yeast). Medium crust setting, except we left it in for 5 minutes extra after it was done to let it brown more.The second recipe we used is some southern olive bread recipe I googled in which they happened to use a Zojirushi as well! I used the dark crust setting and took it out immediately. Here's the "Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe from Southernfood/Aboutfood : http://southernfood.about.com/od/breadmachine/r/r70412a.htmDon't forget to let your bread sit for 30 minutes before slicing!Bottom line: The Zojirushi's even browning and standard loaf size make me feel it makes an overall better bread loaf. Check out the pics!After seeing the modern look, cool interface, and more granular programmable control of the Breville (e.g. temperature control) I want to take one star away from this machine. I may not use all those features, but maybe I would! But c'mon - it's the 21st century. Great looking user interfaces should be standard.
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Guillermo Robles Gil y Chaves
5.0 out of 5 stars Máquina para hacer pan
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2023
Pattern Name: BreadmakerStyle: Virtuoso PlusVerified Purchase
superkathygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing machine!!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2012
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Panadero
5.0 out of 5 stars Conocer el producto
Reviewed in Mexico on November 27, 2023
Pattern Name: BreadmakerStyle: Virtuoso PlusVerified Purchase
D.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Make sure your yeast is FRESH in order to get a good rise on your bread!
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2020
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B'Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow this is a game changer and major step up for bread makers
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2023
Pattern Name: BreadmakerStyle: Virtuoso PlusVerified Purchase
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