Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Review | + 7 tips for homemade bread (BB-PAC20)

[@carolynhogan4774]

Have had my virtuoso for several years and never knew about the paddle orientation. My loaves mostly were lopsided but I lived with it. Great review.😊

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RarerCandy]

I am an experienced chef, and I just got my Virtuoso today! Thank you for providing the first video tutorial I’ve seen about my new bread maker. I feel much less intimidated by this remarkable bread maker now, and your video helped me. You have a wonderful demeanor for instructional videos because you are calm, clear, bright, and funny. I have subscribed and am looking forward to more interesting content. Thank you, new bread friend. 🍞💛🙏🥐

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you for the feedback @The Taco Slayer . how long have you been making bread? this machine is really a life saver. ;)

[@gtibruce]

@@alldayieatlikeashark Hi, if you were making meat pies can it mix a pastry dough ?

[@jonathandoelander6130]

A PROFESSIONAL chef using a bread maker!!!!!???

[@RarerCandy]

Yes-busy life, bruh

[@jonathandoelander6130]

@@RarerCandy Haha!

[@SusanASteberBrokerAssociate]

Thank you for the blade tip- I was getting lopsided bread and didn't know why.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You're welcome! :)

[@charlottekent1432]

Thank you for your video. I aligned my blades (using my machine for the first time) and still got a lop-sided loaf. Wonder what I did wrong?

[@deborahbarker8232]

I’ve been having the same problem and couldn’t figure out why. Can’t wait to make my next loaf so I can put the blades in the proper position.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

The Zojirushi Breadmaker produces a mammoth size loaf of delicious bread. To maximize every last crumb I have a routine. First the loaf must be completely cool. Turn the bread on its side and thickly slice off the entire bottom of the loaf. This eliminates the "paddle holes" which might make a sandwich leak a bit. Cut that slice in cubes to make croutons. Leave them out for a day to dry. Then put them in a big bowl and spray with extra virgin olive oil. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss well and spread on a baking sheet. Toast lightly in a 300 degree oven, being careful to watch for the best browning because it happens quickly. For the remaining loaf, leave it upright on a cutting board so that the crustless part is now on the bottom and protected from drying excessively. I always keep the bread knife on the board with the bread as well as a stick of butter with spreader. That way everyone can cut slices as desired. This will naturally promote eventual drying of the loaf especially if you don't cover it with a tea towel (which I never do). At the point where fresh slices are not as tasty, it's time to toast the slices. Cut them very thick and make "toad in the hole" for breakfast: butter the slices, then cut out a circle from the center. Melt more butter in a non-stick pan and when it's bubbly, lay the unbuttered side of the slice down in the pan. Flip when golden brown on the bottom. Crack an egg in the hole and continue to cook until yolk is set the way you like. Flip the whole thing again for a very brief cooking of the surface of the egg. I also slice the remaining bread for French Toast which is always better with a dry slice that will soak up the custard. Cube that bread and make bread pudding (YUM!) since this recipe is simply French Toast cooked in the oven. For a fruit flavor, add hot water to a cup of craisins or raisins. When plumped up, drain the water and fold the fruit into the cubed eggy bread. Put it all in a buttered Bundt pan and put that pan in a casserole dish full of hot water. Slide it in carefully and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the loaf is absolutely too dry to cut in slices/cubes, it's time to make bread crumbs in the food processor. This is great to make breaded chicken tenders or meatloaf with bread as the binder. Have fun with your bread maker!

[@wings_bl]

thank you for sharing the detailed steps!! :)

[@skykitchen867]

Such wonderful recommendations! thank you! My PAC 20 just turned ten years old and still works perfectly. Bummer the model was discontinued but their model now is just as good from what I hear. Happy baking!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

@@skykitchen867 That's awesome to know that your PAC 20 has been going strong for a whole decade. It's a testament to Zojirushi's quality. Even though they've discontinued that model, it's great to know that the newer one is holding up just as well. Here's to many more years of happy baking with your Zojirushi.

[@JamesMarsh1]

I've been obsessed over bread maker reviews over the past week and stumbled across your video. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this particular model but I really appreciate the depth of your coverage. It was really informational! Thank you!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you. Glad the video was helpful. Have you got your bread maker and tried it? Would love to hear your experience about it.

[@yvonnesimmons9001]

Hey thank you for this video. I got my Virtuoso this morning and I made my first loaf this afternoon and it was lopsided. I was totally stumped on what I did wrong, or was worried it wasn’t working right, I stumbled on your video and it never occurred to me about aligning the paddles. Thank you very very much, am going to attempt my first timer for bread ready in the morning, can’t wait. Fresh bread and fresh cup of coffee. Heaven!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hello Yvonne! Glad the tip helped! I also experienced the same but only discovered it after my second loaf! The paddles are the key! Yes, the fresh bread and coffee in the morning is

[@andrews7993]

Fantastic review. Very well done and detailed. Thank you!

[@carlosortega8357]

Any Zojirushi product is the best in the industry. I have used one of the best rice cookers and absolutely love it. Quality all over. The best user manual of any gadget I have owned. Smart Japanese !

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

couldn't agree more Carlos! how long have you been using your zojirushi?

[@marylg603]

I love my Zojirushi Virtuoso machine. One thought/tip: to release the pan from the machine, grab both handles and pull towards you/the front of the machine. It releases much easier than pulling straight up!

[@marylg603]

@@alldayieatlikeashark We make bread to slice for sandwiches, but also make dough for rolls (Herbed Dinner Rolls - Taste of Home) or pizza dough. Definitely going to try the beer recipe for pizza dough!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

how was the beer recipe for pizza dough? :)

[@MsLindy57]

Thank you! I’m going to try the cinnamon raisin bread and pizza beer dough😊

[@godisgoodallthetime7622]

I bought my Zojirushi bread machine from Craig List. I LOVE IT! We use it a lot.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

I'm so glad you enjoy it! ;)

[@justaperson7130]

We love our Virtuoso and have been on a spree because we bought 4 drums of wheat berries at 40 lbs each so we bake at least 2 loaves per day. I really appreciate the tip about lining up the blades so the loaves don't come out lopsided. We had no recourse to that. Thanks so much!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Wow, baking 2 loaves per day sounds like an amazing bread-making spree! 🍞🍞 I'm so glad you found the tip about lining up the blades helpful. It can make a big difference in the final result. Happy baking, and enjoy your delicious homemade bread! If you have any more tips or questions, feel free to share.

[@robine7072]

So excited! I just got my bread maker and was nervous by all the buttons and parts at first. But I'm confident my first loaf will come out great following this video. :D

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You got this!

[@kathleenwassum7712]

This is my second time watching your video. I purchased my machine over a month ago after watching the first time. Today I’m going to try using it for the first time. Thanks for all of the great tips!❤

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Nice to hear it @kathreen. I'm thrilled that you bought one. Tag me on my socials when you use it! Happy Baking!

[@sue008A]

I learned how to make whole wheat bread from my next door neighbor when I was about 14 years old. She would make around 15 loaves of bread in one shot using the Hi-C juice cans to bake them in. Then freeze them. I found it to be therapeutic and away to connect with my neighbor who was raising all boys.... You get the picture. 😊

[@Matowix]

Did u get pregnant

[@tinawu5235]

After 4 years using this machine, is it still in good working condition? Any black oil come from the paddles when mixing the flour?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

No issues. Did you see my latest recipe? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eanXqZuebrOKsNk

[@jpp7783]

I bought mine a month ago. It is one of life’s simple pleasures, and so satisfying to make food and really know what’s gone into it. And far easier than I’d imagined-especially if you bake by weight (put the bin on the scale, tare, add the first ingredient, tare again, etc etc. it’s far easier and less messy than having measuring cups, levelling them off, the excess spills somewhere, etc-all of which is very simple and yet produces just a bit of a mess each time.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

There's something incredibly satisfying about baking your own bread and knowing exactly what's in it. And using a scale for measuring ingredients? Total game changer! It's cleaner, quicker, and just makes the whole process smoother. Here's to many more delicious homemade loaves with your Zojirushi!

[@rachelcrooks8877]

Can you recommend a recipe book for this machine? I have looked around any none have good reviews.

[@rachelcrooks8877]

Especially the beer pizza dough!!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hi, Rachel! Thank you for the interest. You may want to check out my blog post about this - www.alldayieat.com/blog/zojirushi-home-bakery-virtuoso-review-7-tips-for-homemade-bread-bb-pac20/ i believe you can also see some recipes on Zojirushi website.

[@helicopter2415]

From Québec: Thanks a lot for the blade info. By the way, I do put the basket on my scale and add the ingredients, saves a lot of washing. Does not cost a lot more for a bigger scale, by big I mean a little more than the one you have. Sometimes my pots are heavier than the maximum yours can take. Thanks again.......... very useful tip.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You're welcome, I'm glad that you find it useful! Thanks for sharing too 😊

[@jpp7783]

That’s what I do. And it’s actually faster and far easier than measuring by volume. I just add the first ingredient to the proper weight, then press “tare”, add the second ingredient to the desired weight, press tare again, and so on. It’s far faster than using measuring cups and levelling each cup off as you go.

[@luguy8347]

Best review of any bread maker machine and excellent tips.

[@luguy8347]

all day i eat like a shark Yes, I got the one you have and you were extremely helpful. Thank you for your good works.

[@luguy8347]

all day i eat like a shark incredibly great, lots of fun. We were lucky to get 65% off the unit. Haven’t try all the recipes yet. Again you were most helpful, out of all the ppl on YT you were the best.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

it is my pleasure! :) again, thanks for your feedback.

[@Kayenne54]

FYI: If you ever want to sell your house/apartment, and real estate has told you when they're bringing someone through for a viewing, get your bread maker going so there is an aroma of fresh baked bread happening (or just finished, so the aroma is still present). Works even better if your kitchen is a selling point; but will definitely get your house sold faster - (but if someone is coming back for a second viewing, don't use this trick again. Find some strawberry scented incense or oils, and diffuse that around instead; be subtle).

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

;) the smell of bread cooking really makes any home more homey!

[@sunmoonvirgo]

Great summary! Very helpful! Thank you 😊

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellenjaramillo5973]

I have had a Breadman that I have been using for 16 years. I love it. It has a PAUSE button that I use to remove the paddle, before baking, so I don't have the paddle gashes on my loaves. It also makes 3 different sized loaves. I bought a Zojirushi on a super sale and used it once. I wasn't impressed and put it in the closet for a few years. I was thinking of selling it, so I took it out a few days ago and tried it. I noticed that it makes only a 2 lb. loaf, although some recipes in the book were for 1 1/2 lb. loaves. I also didn't find a PAUSE button for removing the paddles. Since it has 2 paddles, I really wanted to remove them. I figured out the timing and removed the paddles. But the next day I decided to let the machine run itself without interference. I hated it-the loaf was so lopsided! But you explained about the paddles needing to face the same way and now I'm going to unpack the ZO machine and try it again. When I put the paddles in, I noticed that they were not facing the right way. Thank you SO much for your explanation. I will try the machine again soon.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

happy to hear that Ellen. :)

[@charleneturgeon7720]

how did you figure out the timing to remove the blades?

[@debcycle1]

I just used a 1 1/2 pound bread mix and it came out perfectly! I was afraid it would overcook the bread but it was delish!

[@peteg8187]

Hello, I am thinking of getting the BB-CEC20 breadmaker model which is less expensive. I don't see the cinnamon raisin bread recipe in it's cookbook. Where can I get that recipe and how do you compare this model with the Virtuoso? Thank you

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hello Pete, www.alldayieat.com/recipe/quinoa-pimento-stuffed-olives-gold-raisins-cilantro/ let me know!

[@mariavictorianovoabrooks3982]

Thank you for sharing your experience and tips!!! You gave me very good information. Very helpful!👍

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you too :)

[@davidrievley1062]

You can pull paddles our before bread bakes. There is a notification for you to remove to prevent the holes in bottom of bread. Zojirushi listens to consumers.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks for this! Will definitely try!

[@ivybichon8582]

If you’re using this model, when do you remove the paddles?

[@NightingaleNews]

I have a Virtuoso Plus and I don’t get a notification to remove paddles???

[@peggyrbaldwin]

Zojirushi doesn’t recommend this. You may deflate the loaf by lifting it out of the pan to remove the paddles.

[@bethadcock3360]

Have you used this for true sour dough, without commercial yeast? I would appreciate any tips you have for doing so, particularly if you have suggestions for programming a home baking course.

[@beadladee]

I want to know this, too.

[@bexaidacandelaria5128]

Thank you so much for the informative video with the tops and good helpful comments The aligning of double paddle tip was extra good !🍞🥖🥯🥨🥨🥐

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsLindy57]

I cannot find the pizza dough with beer or the cinnamon raisin bread recipes in the recipe booklet that came with my Zo. The booklet says raisin bread not cinnamon raisin. Also, there is no mention of beer in any of the pizza recipes. Can you share the recipes or tell me where I can find them? And thank you for the tip on removing and aligning the paddles. Not sure I aligned correctly but my first bread did not look lopsided. I still need to work on the knead, rise, bake times but overall it was decent.

[@fritzj8]

Do you know how long the rest, kneading, rising, and baking cycles are? The books that came with my bread machine only indicated when it will beep to add extra ingredients. I have tried to contact the company on several occasions but to date they have not responded. Therefore, I really appreciate your assistance.

[@Lighthouse-Keeper]

Great review. Covered a ton of info I wanted to know in comparison to another make model..... Where the Zoji has heating elements on top, the other make model I am looking at has collapsible paddles. Liked, subscribed..... cheers on the beer dough :)

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subbing :)

[@Learningthetruth7]

Your baby is adorable!!

[@resuri19]

Can you make your own recipes or just the ones from the manual?

[@KD9ZHF]

You’re adorable. And I just bought the Virtuoso Plus. Looking forward to using it.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you! How was it? Hope you enjoy it! :)

[@KD9ZHF]

@@alldayieatlikeashark I've used it four times now. Everything is working out grreat. I have rye bread rising in it now. No complaints.

[@kdgowdy]

Have you ever tried to remove the paddles before baking?

[@afischer540]

Well i just got mine yesterday and i can't wait to make my first loaf of bread. I paid close to $400 for mine. So thanks for the great tips...subbed 👍

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hope you enjoy it! What bread do you intend to make?

[@afischer540]

@@alldayieatlikeashark thanks and i bought it to make gluten free bread being that it hard to find at the supermarkets in my area

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

that is actually a perfect idea! :) im excited to know how your first bread will turn out :)

[@mikethompson7290]

one quick question onlight crust is the crust thick and sometimes hard? I am having a problem with my Cuisinart CBK-200 any ideas? I wonder if I just need a new one.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hi! What are the specific issues you're having with it?

[@katrinagarland5219]

You can turn the beeps off if it bothers you. I add the extra ingredients (sesame seeds, raisins, etc.) at the beginning and it still works fine. Thanks!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Great tips! Turning off the beeps is a game changer, especially for some peaceful baking vibes. And adding extra goodies from the get-go sounds like a delicious twist! Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@MarcyGoldmanBetterbaking]

Can you do something that over-rides the kneading stoppage? (When lid is opened, kneading stops. I want it to continue kneading)

[@TracisGarden]

Great review! Has me even more anxious waiting for mine to be delivered! Can’t wait to try the cinnamon raisin bread

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Wow! Im excited for you too! Have you baked cinnamon raisin bread before?

[@TracisGarden]

@@alldayieatlikeashark no I haven’t!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

I hope your bread maker arrives soon! :) Please feel free to share some photos and your experience using the bread maker.

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Very helpful. Many thanks!

[@rodneylw10]

I am just one and read that Zojirushi is best but mostly rated on the larger models. What about the smaller ones? Are the smaller ones worth the premium as they seem to not have the top heater and other zo features that are supposed to make them special?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

I am not very sure because I haven't tried them but I will definitely post a video/ review if I decide to get a smaller one. This version though is adequate for me.

[@Marta-to1mf]

Thank you for your tips

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

My pleasure 😊

[@Improviknit]

Great review! Just got this machine for Christmas! I’ll be using it along with a grain mill. Have you used a grain mill in tandem with the bread machine? If so, any recipes/tips for altering recipes?

[@Improviknit]

all day i eat like a shark I got a NutriMill Plus grain mill. I really like it! We have many allergies in our house and finding good healthy bread that all of us can have is difficult. So I’ve slowly been adding these appliances so I can easily make my own. I’ll definitely try their recipes to start. Thank you for replying!

[@Aaron-sq9sg]

Thanks man. You sold me on the bread maker. Ordering now :)

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Awesome! Thank you very much! I'm glad you found this video useful!

[@agatha4886]

Is there an only bake option on this machine?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Yes, the Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso has an "Only Bake" option! It allows you to use the machine for baking purposes without the need for kneading and rising functions. So, you can make other baked goods like cakes or bread that don't require the full bread-making process :)

[@Kristina-mm9ih]

Does anyone know the year that this model came out? Thank you!

[@paulinesullivan9950]

I know this an older video, but have you used sourdough starter, that you made uo and put in fridge and then make it up?

[@juttaduncan7216]

Great review, great tip about the paddles! First loaf came out perfect. I didn't mind the paddles either, My previous bread makers had huge holes, these are not bad at all. I couldn't find the recipe with the beer?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! So glad your first loaf turned out perfectly. 😄 Those paddles can be a bit of a concern, but it's great to hear they didn't cause any issues for you.

[@KatherineHalverson-ul9kd]

Can you use this machine to make homemade butter ?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

That's a great question! While Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso is primarily designed for making bread, you can't make homemade butter directly in it. However, you can use it to make delicious dough that you can then shape into rolls or loaves and bake in your oven. Then, you can use this to enjoy with your freshly churned butter!

[@alexsnow91]

Thanks for the video review

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Any time!

[@briangonzalez4694]

8:32 Not sure if you were talking about straw brushes or not when you said said squeegee. But that's what I plan on buying. I'll have to pick up some cooking spray as well. Thanks for the tips!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Cool machine. Thanks.

[@sandrabienko8561]

Thank you for your very helpful and informative video. I just made the Cinnamon Raison Bread and love it. Have you made jam with your bread machine? I would like to but I contemplating on whether I should because I really don't want it to stain my machine. I wanted to do blackberry and blueberries. Will it stain my pan?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You're welcome, Sandra! I haven't tried making it in my machine yet, so I'm not sure how easy it would be to remove the berry stains.

[@lollipoplance]

I wonder if you've tried making jam in the past year. I have a Zojirushi Maestro and have made various jams in it - apple, strawberry, blueberry, grape, blackberry. My machine is smaller, and the jam recipe in the recipe book fits in 1 pint jar. I didn't change the recipe much, other than adding different amounts of pectin depending on the fruit. The pan doesn't get damaged or stained (I make some hot tea and rinse the pan with that, then drink fruit tea) but if you're making a thicker jam (I use more pectin than the recipe that came with the machine) it can spit on the inside of the bread machine lid. If you hate having dark spots of jam on the machine, they do come off with a wet cloth (wait until your machine is cool enough for safety) but it takes awhile and I don't consistently clean it all off. For a few months I was making jam every week, on a different day than I baked bread, and it is doable and tastes better than storebought. I recommend buying MQ/markdown fruits when they look blemished but not rotten, and making jam - inexpensive and tasty. The Zojirushi recipe is less sweet than jams in US grocery stores, so you might need to adjust to taste, but I prefer it.

[@danielgill3016]

Awaiting my bread machine arrival. Thanks for the review. Looks like a Technivorm coffee machine behind you? Another kitchen must have.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

It is! Hope you enjoy your new bread machine! I'd love to know how it goes :)

[@tiffanymermaid2123]

Awesome review, thank you!!!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You're welcome!! :)

[@h.h5329]

What colour is your kitchenaid stand mixer??! So beautiful

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you! It's pastel green :)

[@NovaDad]

This was a great presentation... not too tedious yet totally engaging to watch and learn from. Have you ever made "Japanese Milk Bread" ("Hokkaido") in this bread machine? I have eaten it -- great and definitely different from American bread... in a good way! I know the final shaping is different, so it might have to be made using the "dough" cycle and then baked in a conventional oven. Thanks.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Not yet but I am exploring for recipes. Do you make your own bread at home?

[@Flavius-Tech]

Hey there! Can you test if you can make 400g of bread at machines that's rated for 1kg bread maker? How that machine will make a smaller bread?! I am looking for a machine to make smaller breads. Thanks!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

i will try to make smaller bread. i will update you when I get a chance.

[@lorih5915]

Just happened upon your video. You’re very articulate. Excellent video!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you kindly! :)

[@alisasimon5456]

Very good review! Thank you

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks!

[@deansheridan]

Would love to see a close to authentic milk bread tutorial with this machine I’ve seen where the bread is rolled into three parts and stuffed side by side in a loaf pan with a lid when making traditionally without a machine. But how would one w a machine?

[@cathywarner1567]

Hi thanks for the review.

[@janbrewington7771]

I bought mine at a yard sale. She didn’t have the manual. So I don’t know what the time period is to pull the bread out and pull the paddles. Have looked on line found the instructions. Didn’t see a time when I could pull the dough and remove the paddles.

[@missimagoodlady]

Oh yay an unbiased review! Thank you! Can I make a tangzhong style bread with this? 😃 or a sourdough? Does it handle leavens of any kind?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hello! Thanks for watching. It makes sourdough and has a recipe book for the proportions. :) Are you intending to buy one soon?

[@Bugnetblue]

Great tips. I have not seen the tips in other videos.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@ingaavagyan9005]

Great video! Can you make a rye bread? If so, which course you should choose? Thanks

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hi Inga, I haven't tried it yet. But maybe next time I will make a video tutorial of how to make rye bread. How about you, which kind of bread do you like most? :)

[@arthur113113]

How long does pizza dough take once you hit start? Thanks

[@josephquinney8209]

Awesome review sir. Thank you.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

[@stayathomecutee1171]

Thank you for this video ... I have a studio apartment is this a compact bread machine?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

I think so! Amazon says that its 10.5 x 18 x 12.88. Are you considering to buy one?

[@stayathomecutee1171]

all day i eat like a shark yes I really considering it. It seems that I allergic to store bought bread and buying homemade bread is too expensive

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

ooh...thats wonderful. making bread at home is also healthier!

[@eaglewatch2815]

Keino, the machine is not big but quite heavy. If I had a studio apartment I would not care where it went as long as I could just use it and really know what I was making. All it needs is a sturdy table or shelf. Have fun!

[@himbohound3692]

I hope you're doing well, you have a very good narrating voice. I want to get a bread maker someday, but hopefully a more affordable one. I'm not sure how much bread I'd like to make. I mostly like to make rice.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you for your compliments! There are many alternatives in the market nowadays. Or use an oven which can be used to bake other things, not just bread. I got this bread maker because I wanted to invest on something I use almost daily. You can start with buying a bread and see how many days will it take you to consume one and that is how you can tell how many bread you can make in a week :)

[@eaglewatch2815]

Just me at home but I want my bread to keep and taste fresh.......You will need a bread slicing form. I like the bamboo kind. Let your bread cool then slide the loaf onto the bread slicing form. Next slice the whole loaf into thicknesses you want with a serrated knife is best. Serrated keeps from smashing and collapsing bread. You use a gentle “sawing” back and forth motion. When you are finished carefully put sliced bread into plastic bag. Don’t push down on the bread but get as much air out as possible then twist tie bag and store in freezer. The bread stays fresh to the last piece. Once in a while 2 pieces will stick together and I just use a table knife to just to get them separated. I have done this for years and works great. Love this channel just found it!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hi Eagle Watch! Thanks for sharing your experience and some tips when making your own bread at home. Yes, I agree on the the tips on cutting the bread too! Do you also have the Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso model at home?

[@eaglewatch2815]

Hi again, I started checking out your KZbin channel and enjoyed learning of your diversity’s. Found your cookbooks on Amazon will be getting those for sure! I am replacing my bread machine and have my heart set on the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus. I have searched all over and they are always sold out or on back order or for a very elevated price. Someone will get them in stock eventually. Bread makers are very big now since the pandemic has brought out the “cook” in many of us! Lol Do you know if the machine is made in China or Japan? I seem to have seen somewhere to have read “get the Japanese one.” I am going to enjoy your channel as I just found you today!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Wow! Thank you and glad that you are enjoying, too! Anyways this one is made in Japan

[@thicolares]

Man, what an incredible review. Thanks!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You are welcome! Are you buying something like this in the near future?

[@thicolares]

@@alldayieatlikeashark Still considering it. Besides the bread, it got me on the pizza dough :D And the possibility of using recipes sugar-free or gluten-free

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

:) Hope you'll get a good choice!

[@travisrick]

Have you ever made keto bread in the Zojirushi? If so, which setting would you recommend? Thank you

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Hi Travis! Sorry, I haven't tried it yet and can't say what I would recommend. I hope I can try it soon though.

[@travisrick]

@@alldayieatlikeashark thank you for your response. If you try it, would you mind letting me know.

[@cherylmagill4746]

I had never heard about aligning the paddles either. Good to know.

[@johnd8788]

I can use Active Dry Yeast?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

The recipe in the manual that comes with this bread maker actually recommends using active dry yeast.

[@joanneblack8126]

I just purchased a "Zo" bread machine in a thrift store ($3 ...what a deal!) and there was no instruction booklet. I looked up the recipes and made the cinnamon raisin bread. After the second rise I removed the dough and the paddles and put the dough back to bake so there were only two small holes in the bottom.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

wow! you really had a great deal!

[@NewJerseyFarmer]

Thank you .. I had no idea you could remove the paddles!

[@sue008A]

I love finding great deals at thrift shops and yard sales. I always haggle at yard sales for the best deal. 😊

[@MsLindy57]

Where did you find the cinnamon raisin bread? Zojirushi only says raisin bread. It has a little bit of cinnamon but not sure if it’s the same.

[@RD-rt8wr]

Good review

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks!

[@princessscottagethenailsst2609]

Hi, do you have idea if we reduce the amount of dry yeast, will it still work?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

I haven't tried that, but I think the bread texture will be inconsistent?

[@angelamcilwaine4535]

I just bought the newer upgrade to your bread machine that you own and it does not have the recipe for the pizza dough with beer. Is it possible to share that with me. Thanks

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Sure! I found a copy of the manual online, its on page 29! www.zojirushi.com/servicesupport/manuals/manual_pdf/bb_pac20.pdf

[@fchau6019]

I’m confused about the sour dough bread. From what I understand, you make the sourdough starter first which takes 2.10 hrs. Then add additional ingredients for the light sour dough bread, but what is the baking time for that? It says course #1 for light sour dough bread, which means it could take another 3.25 hrs? Like for medium crust white bread? In that case total time for sour dough starter + light sour dough bread would be 5.35 hrs?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

more or less, yes as the dough needs to rise.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

I'm really liking those double blades! That has to make it better, right?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Those are actually the blades that does the mixing and kneading! Its the magic part of this machine! Are looking to buy one?

[@771blahblah]

Very good! Can a smaller loaf be made in it?

[@conradwernicke5700]

Yes you can there is the minnie loaf

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

thank you :)

[@Rob_430]

Thank you for a great Video. I have the Supreme model and would love to get the Virtuoso. The supreme makes a great loaf too.

[@Rob_430]

all day i eat like a shark I bake a variety of breads and rolls, including Artisan sourdough breads, manually. I use the ABM for enriched breads & rolls, like white Sandwich bread, pizza dough and dinner rolls. You have great videos, very thorough! Rob

[@Rob_430]

all day i eat like a shark For sourdough, l learned various sources: Bread books, FB Groups, and KZbin. The most common method that many copy is Tartine by Chad Robertson. But I started with Jim Lahey’s no Knead for years, them progressed to sourdough, but still go back to no Knead yeast. Have you tried no knead breads yet?

[@stayathomecutee1171]

RobP which one is smaller the supreme or virtuoso model

[@Rob_430]

Keino Jones the supreme makes a great 2 lb loaf. Not sure about the Virtuoso, maybe 2.5 lb. but both seem to be the same physical size.

[@siripornhollar2110]

Nice tip

[@Adeline9418]

I just have a $10 bread machine from Goodwill. But damn it makes awesome bread!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks for the comment.

[@philodox7599]

AWESOME video. Thank you.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Glad you liked it! Thank you! :)

[@dongordon5154]

Are the manuals and recipe books printed metric measurements?

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Yes they are. The recipe shows both weight and in measuring cups.

[@mblair001]

You can tip the top of the pan towards you and it releases more easily. Great video 👍

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thanks for the tip! 😊👍 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@flygirl2b]

Four to five people for three days - LOL - doubt it will last one day in my house - and it's just me!!!! I will try it this weekend. The German beer you might be thinking of is stout - or possibly porter. Great video - thank you!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Yay! How did it turn out? :)

[@flygirl2b]

Really good! I’ve made 2 loaves - got creative on the 2nd loaf with a whole wheat and adding herbs - turned out great! Thanks for the demo so I had more confidence!

[@sandraroberts1931]

You said your machine is around 3 or 4 years old? It still looks brand new. That's pretty amazing.

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

thanks Sandra. I keep it well. :) have you tried this machine?

[@annabarry6819]

What should the water temperature be for the pizza dough? Help!

[@terrijuanette486]

Thank you. Great video.

[@undrwrprty]

You are fun and informative to watch. Keep up the good work. I am curious what city you live in?

[@undrwrprty]

all day i eat like a shark thanks for your reply. l lived in San Francisco for quite a while, now living near Portland, Oregon.

[@undrwrprty]

I guess I have to say Voodoo donuts because they are so creative in pushing the boundaries. Need to wash those down with Stumptown coffee of course.

[@undrwrprty]

Pat, I am pretty new to Portland myself. If you have occasion to get up that way, I'd be pleased to explore the food scene with you. The food trucks are especially fun ways to sample cuisines at a very reasonable cost while meeting great local folks.

[@Nightbird.]

@@undrwrprty You sound like a foodie like my husband and I are. We're a gay couple thinking about moving to Portland for the cooler weather. Do you recommend Portland for people who like to eat a variety of foods and entertainment? Thanks for any advice!

[@patwhite7300]

I use a scale as well since I no longer have the manual of plastic measuring devices after several moves.😒 I put the removable bread pan onto the scale , zero it out and weigh each ingredient directly in pan 😊 Instant baker 👩‍🍳

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

That's actually a great idea! :) What bread do you usually make?

[@kashmirajain4123]

Brilliant idea

[@markcaffey5396]

Wow, thank you. Great tips

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

You are so welcome! Do you make your own bread at home?

[@mangachanfan1556]

Hello!! I am very thankful for your video! I have this machine. It was a replacement for my old Cuisinart. I used my old one for YEARS and was so comfortable with it. This one I feel is a bit too high tech for me lol (dont laugh) lol. I have been dealing with lop-sided loaves for about 4 times! I didn't know the paddles were the problem. ( My old bread machine only had 1 paddle) That was an excellent tip! I have tried the basic white recipe, but was mildly impressed. I have a recipe for Portuguese sweet bread, but I can't adapt it for this bread machine. Do you have any recipes that will work with this machine (not one's from the user's manual) to make a super soft bread? Or do you have any tips for fluffy bread using this machine? Sorry for the lengthy comment. I have enjoyed your videos thus far. Thanks from FL

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad that you enjoy my video. yeast is the secret ingredients to make bread fluffy and soft, are you using the right amount of yeast and make more time on waiting. use bread flour over all purpose flour. hope some of this tips will help. have you tried making a white whole wheat bread? here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIXNqZ2PoKqrY5Y

[@leperlord7078]

i got my Virtuoso today and i am underwhelmed, but I am not ready to give up yet I followed the cheese and onion recipe to the letter What I pulled out looked like Frankenstein's creation, not those beautiful loaves in all the videos(Yes I had the paddles lined up correctly) The most disappointing thing is the texture and the taste I can smell yeast and somehow inside the crust the bread seems undercooked, all I taste is maybe onion and undercooked bread,it also feels undercooked inside Does anyone have any suggestions to help me get those beautiful loaves I keep seeing in these review and instructional videos?

[@userairborne]

Excellent Review. Thanks so much!!!!

[@alldayieatlikeashark]

@daniel glad you enjoy it! have you tried making your own dough?