Breadman TR520 Review – 2

Making bread right from the comfort of your home has never been as easy as with Breadman TR520 breadmaker. This device prides on eight different settings for baking bread, which can range from the traditional ones to honey-sweet, cinnamon raisins, and many more. It can be programmed to bake bread 1, 1 ½, and 2 pounds in weight. You also have the choice of how you want the crust to be. You can have it light, medium, or dark. That is not all; there is so much more to this product. 

It is perfect for making pizza and pasta dough. The bread is baked in a horizontal position. If you are not new to baking, you will realize that this is the most ideal for styling and slicing. If you would like to have your bread freshly baked at a specific time, there is a delayed start feature for you. The device has a 13-hour delay baking feature, which allows you to prepare the mix at night and have the bread ready when you wake up in the morning. If you have no time for the regular baking period, you can take advantage of its rapid baking setting. The breadmaker can prepare your bread in less than an hour. For added functionality, there is a signal bell that tells you when is the right time to put on your other ingredients. To monitor the progress of your baking, TR520 also has a viewing window. Cleaning is an essential task in a bakery, and this can be daunting if the ingredients are stuck to your baking pan. This product is such an exception as it comes with a non-stick baking pan, which makes cleaning a snap.

Product Specifications

• The dimensions are 13-1/2 by 12-1/5 by 13-1/2 inches
• Comes with eight different settings for bread making
• Programmable to bake 1, 1 ½ to 2 pounds of bread
• Three choices for crust shades
• Can make dough for pizza and pasta
• Signal bell for nuts and fruits add-in
• Large viewing window
• Non-stick baking pan
• Removable lid
• 1-year warranty

Pros

• With its eight baking modes, you can bake different types of bread.
• It can bake 1, 1 ½ to 2 pounds of bread very ideal, especially for large households.
• Crust shade can be chosen depending on how you want it to be from light to medium or even dark.
• It can make excellent dough for your pizza, pasta, and cookies.
• Proper monitoring of progress is ensured with a large window for viewing.
• Signal bells are available, so you will know the correct timing for adding on other ingredients such as nuts and raisins.
• TR520 ensures easy cleaning with its non-stick baking pans.
• It has a one-year limited warranty.

Cons

Some owners find the control panel as difficult to read.

Customer Reviews and Ratings

Many reviewers found the weight capacity of 2 pounds as outstanding, making this machine ideal for larger households. Some novice owners find the eight modes of cooking very helpful as they can start from the very basic, and the device lets them advance to the more complicated ones. Some also commended the rapid baking and the 13-hour delay baking time as very beneficial and addressed to their needs considering their schedules. This feature ensures that they will have freshly baked bread anytime they would need it. 

Owners also commended the excellent quality of the bread that it produces every time they are using it. It is ideal for making white loaves, cinnamon raisin bread, multi-grain loaves, and many more. It can bake the best type of bread, even in the hottest weather, and not heat the kitchen. The signal bell is an additional perk that is also a great feature. With its help, the other ingredients will be added on the dough at the perfect timing.

Some reviewers found the LED display quite disappointing. The labels printed in white with a yellow background making it difficult to read. Good thing, there are in-depth instructions in the manual. The manual also has clear instructions on how to properly care for your bread maker. Another feature that compensates for its aesthetic flaw includes the ease of cleaning the non-stick pan.

Conclusion

Despite some of its aesthetic flaws, the Breadman TR520 breadmaker is one great product that you must have if you intend to have your own home bakery. It offers excellent features that address all your baking needs. This machine is highly recommended for those looking for a reliable bread maker for their homes.

If you already own this machine, here’s a pdf version of the user manual with a recipe book that comes with this it.

Update

This model is currently discontinued by the manufacturer. Take a look at our CKSTBRTW20 review, which has similar features.