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The Oster Expressbake is specifically designed to fit different lifestyles. If you are short in time, you can have your bread baked in less than an hour with its Expressbake feature. If you would like to have your bread freshly baked after you get off your bed, you just have to toss it on the pan and program it on the 13-hour delay baking feature. You will also get the bread in texture and shade that you want. You can have it light, medium, or dark crusty. It can make up to 2 pounds of bread, making it ideal for larger households.
For novices who are hesitant in using bread baker, they should set aside their worries as CKSTBRTW20 is super user-friendly. You simply follow the instructions by using the push-button control panel. It also comes with a huge LCD wherein you can check the progress of your baking. The baking pan is non-stick, so the made bread comes out of the machine easily; this makes cleaning the pan a snap.
Here’s another review with the baking process:
Product Specifications
- Fully programmable bread maker that produces 2 pounds of quality bread
- Nine different baking settings
- Three shade choices for the crust
- Can make dough and jams
- Expressbake feature
- 13-hour baking delay
- Large LCD
Pros
Oster CKSTBRTW20 is ideal for big families as it can prepare up to 2 pounds of bread. If you are into baking for quite some time, you must have known that flexibility is the key to the success of a bread maker, and this one is just that. It offers nine different settings allowing you to make different bread. You also have the choice of what shade you would like your bread to appear, which can be light, medium, or dark. You can also use this to make dough for pizza or delicious home-made cookies.
If you are on the go, you can prepare your bread in less than an hour with its Expressbake feature. If you would like to have your bread always fresh anytime that you want, there is a 13-hour delay baking time feature.
There’s a large LCD to monitor your baking progress. Also, the baking pan is non-sticky, making it easy to clean.
Cons
The kneading paddle is hard to clean.
Customer Reviews and Ratings
All this machine requires from the user is to prepare the dry ingredients that were measured correctly, toss it on the pan, and you can leave. You can return with the fresh bread right from the oven that is perfectly baked. The user manual is another great treat from this product. Owners love that they have recipes for all types of bread, whether it be white, wheat, dough, sweet, etc. this is one great machine for novices and experts.
Some reviewers made recommendations such as when making loaf used for sandwiches, it is ideal to set it at 1.5. The 2 lbs. is recommended for making mini pizzas, Texas toast. The beeping signal is a plus factor. It signals that it is time to add other ingredients such as nuts, raisins, or cut fruits. The other remarked feature that reviewers find beneficial is the 13-hour delay, which is ideal if you want your bread prepared at a particular time. Its snap-clean functionality and sleek design are also noted as positive features of this product.
While some find these features ideal for bread making, there are some disadvantages that they have pointed out. Some customers find that this breadmaker does not produce an even shade and texture on the bread. Others also see the difficulty of cleaning the kneading paddle as quite disappointing.
Here’s another video to help you decide if this machine is right for you:
Conclusion
With just some minor flaws, the Oster CKSTBRTW20 is still a good buy. It has a good range of cooking options and useful features, including the Expressbake and 13-hour baking delay, which can fit your lifestyle. All in all, this is still an excellent product to have in the kitchen.