If you’re at the point of only just dipping your dough in the bread-making pool but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into fully-fledged star-baker status, bread machines are the way forward.

What is the best bread maker overall? Making bread from scratch is no easy task, and not everybody has time for kneading, proofing and baking. But that's where a bread machine comes in.

Bread is a kitchen staple. And while you can buy a nice loaf, something about having a homemade one just feels so comforting.

If you’re on a budget, but still enjoy a homemade loaf, the Hamilton Beach Artisan Dough & Bread Maker is a smart buy. Despite its price, it offers 14 settings and can produce a 2lb loaf.