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That’s a decent 25% discount

There’s something about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home that creates a calm and comforting atmosphere. While making your own loaf from scratch requires more effort than buying one from the store, nothing quite beats the satisfaction of indulging in your own edible masterpiece.

Thankfully, we’ve spotted that the GHI’s top-scoring model – the Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker – is on offer at Amazon right now, reduced to £180. That’s £60 off its usual price of £239 and a great 25% saving on a usually pricey machine.

Whether you’re a novice to bread-making and unsure of where to start, or an expert after a clever kitchen appliance to make your life easier, a bread maker is a great investment. With so many types of bread out there, from wholemeal, brioche and sourdough to ezekiel, focaccia and ciabatta, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed; that’s where a bread maker comes in handy.

The Good Housekeeping Institute scored Panasonic’s Automatic Bread Maker a near-perfect 89/100. With an impressive 32 different settings, it can be used to make a good range of breads, plus cakes, doughnuts, and even some jams and compotes – so it’s a great option if you’re keen to get experimenting in the kitchen.

When put to the test, the team made a feathery light loaf in under two hours and found the nut/fruit dispensers extra handy to evenly distribute additional ingredients throughout the loaf. Overall, they found the appliance to deliver excellent results in a great time frame.

In fact, there wasn’t much they disliked. If they had one note, it would be to ensure your proportions are as accurate as possible for a light and airy loaf, as the gluten-free option the team made ended up a little on the cakey side.

All in all, then, if you’ve been wanting to invest in a quality bread maker, this is a great deal worth taking advantage of. Pick up a Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker from Amazon here.