As you know, at Zojirushi we draw inspiration from daily life. And with that in mind, there are few items as relevant to everyday life as bread and bread products. We launched our very first breadmaker, the Home Bakery Breadmaker, in 1988 (over 30 years ago!) and haven’t looked back since. Today, we offer four different breadmakers, each with a wide range of capabilities that allow them to bake different types of breads and some even make jam, pizza dough, meatloaf, and bake gluten-free bread. With all these different features, we thought that it would be a good idea to introduce you to each breadmaker to help you choose the right machine for you. Are you ready to meet the breadmaker members of our family?
Zojirushi Breadmaker Models
Our four breadmakers are as follows (pictured left to right):
- Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker BB-HAC10
- Home Bakery Maestro® Breadmaker BB-SSC10
- Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker BB-CEC20
- Home Bakery Virtuoso® Plus Breadmaker BB-PDC20
The “Supreme” and “Virtuoso” are the bigger capacity breadmakers, while the “Mini” and “Maestro” are the smaller breadmakers. An easy way to distinguish between the breadmakers sizes is by looking at the numbers at the end of each product ID. If it ends in a “10,” it’s smaller. If it ends in a “20,” it’s larger.
We make a breadmaker that fits every household, each packed with settings for different types of breads to fit your own preferences and dietary needs. There are two different sizes of bremakers that make two types of bread shapes: vertical and horizontal.
Models Home Bakery Maestro® Breadmaker BB-SSC10 and Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker BB-HAC10 bake a 1-lb. mini loaf in a vertical shape. This small loaf is large enough to make about 5 sandwiches. If you like baking your own pizza at home, the dough made in the 1-lb. breadmakers is enough to make an 11” pizza.
Models Home Bakery Virtuoso® Plus Breadmaker BB-PDC20 and Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker BB-CEC20 bake a 1.5-2lb. loaf in a traditional horizontal shape. When the loaf can yield up to 16 slices of bread and if you’re interested in pizza dough you can make enough for two 12” pizzas.
Zojirushi Breadmaker Features and Specifications
After choosing the best size breadmaker that fits your needs, let’s dive into some of the different functions each breadmaker offers. If you’re looking to make specific types of breads, like multi-grain, vegan, or gluten free make sure to take a close look at the preset courses in this chart:
To learn more about Zojirushi breadmaker Course Settings, visit this link.
All Zojirushi breadmakers include:
- Full color recipe booklet
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Instructional video
Closing Thoughts and Tips on How to Make Bread
Though our breadmakers may look different and have different course settings and customization options, it’s essential to follow the same guidelines for all Zojirushi breadmakers to ensure that you bake a perfect loaf every time. Here is a snapshot of the basics about bread you need to know when you start baking!
- Use fresh ingredients and measure accurately
- Attach blade(s) to the baking pan
- Add ingredients in the correct order
- Select the course and hit START! Happy baking!
Now that you’ve met all of our breadmakers, which exciting feature are you looking forward to using for your next baking adventure? Did you learn anything new about bread and how to make bread? Be sure to share your dishes with us on social by tagging your photos on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram! #Zojirushi #ZoFan
Your website is clear, concise and easy to understand. It felt as if you were speaking to me and I appreciate the thoughtfulness in your approach to connect with potential customers.
Hi David, thank you so much! We are happy to hear you found our website easy to use. We really try to make it as easy as possible. Thank you for the feedback!
I purchased a Brand New BB-CEC20 bread-maker from your official Amazon store. Seeing as you have been producing that model for almost 20 years now, I wanted to check the manufacture date of my product to ensure I would not be receiving very old stock for the longevity of the components and electronics. I cannot find a manufacture date anywhere on this product. Where can I check my manufacture date? I don’t like the idea of purchasing a product that may have been made over a decade ago and has been sitting around.
Hi Brian, usually retailers are really good at rotating their stock so they don’t have older manufactured products left over. But if you would like to know the year your breadmaker was manufactured, then please get in touch with our customer service team and they will be able to figure it out for you: https://www.zojirushi.com/app/customer_service/entry
We were gifted a home bakery, Model BBCC-S15. The battery is worn out.,
1. Can the machine still used to make basic loaf of bread – it seems to cycle when plugged in?
2. If it has to be returned to the company for a new battery etc. What is the cost of this service?
Hi Tom, the BBCC-S15 was a really great machine! It has been discontinued for over 20 years now so replacement parts are a bit rare. If the machine is turning on when you plug it in, I would advise just using it as it is. Our service center in Torrance, CA is the only one that could perform the service for this model if you are still interested in having it inspected. If you live near the area, then it would be a good option to bring it by. Please note that we would discourage shipping it since you risk the machine getting damaged in transit and parts for this particular model are very limited.
If you would like to contact us for more information, please visit: https://www.zojirushi.com/app/customer_service/entry
The model bcc-x20 is how old? White in color. Thanks
Hi Toxie, The BBCC-X20 was discontinued around 2010 so it’s been about 13 years. We still have some replacement parts available for it and in case you were looking for them, you can find them her: https://www.zojirushi.com/app/spare_parts/category/breadmakers/BBCC-X20
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Thanks for your reply. Toxie
I had your bread maker in 1990. It got loss in my moves and I never had one again until I recently bought the smaller one now. It is the Masteo. I got my old recipes out and decided to make bread last night. It did not turn out good. What difference would this new one be from my old wonderful one. I used it several times a week with no problem.
Hi Pat, the way the current breadmakers work is a little different from the ones in the 90’s. The courses are a bit different so the recipes from the older breadmaker may not work in the new breadmaker without making some adjustments. Please reach out to our Customer Service Team and they can help you figure out how best to adapt the recipe for your new breamaker. You can also find recipes specially designed for the Maestro here: https://www.zojirushi.com/bbssc/
Please, what is the difference between these two:
bb-pdc20
Bb-pdc20 ba
Thank you very much.
Which is the best way to buy it…I live in Slovenia, Europe
Hi Marta, these are the same model breadmaker. One model number includes the color code (BA) and the other doesn’t. Zojirushi America products are manufactured for use in the US and Canada only. We don’t recommend using them abroad since they will experience a malfuction due to the voltage difference and we will not be able to provide any support. I hope this helps!