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Bread Makers Are Convenient But Have Some Major Downsides By Maria Scinto Sept. 28, 2025 12:00 pm EST

Bread makers were the hottest kitchen appliances of the '90s, kind of like air fryers or Instant Pots are today. While we've yet to see whether the latter two will stand the test of time, bread machines fell out of favor once everybody got sick of eating the same old dome-topped loaves. Sales of this appliance started to tick up again in the late 20-teens, however, and they positively surged during the pandemic when bread making was all the rage . Since not everyone has the skills for sourdough (nor is everyone a fan of sourdough's uniquely different taste ), some aspiring bakers kept things simple by sticking to the types of breads that are perfect for beginner

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