Advantages: the model is equipped with a fan that forces the hot air to circulate through the oven, which makes the loaves evenly baked. In general, loaves from Kenwood are very harmonious beautiful and tasty , which has the merit of this small device.
Drawback: higher noise level.
Test result
The white bread photo 1 turned out delicious, puffy with a crispy crust. Brioche on a muffin photo 3 – sweet bread for tea, which is especially good with jam or honey we chose honey .
The loaf photo 2 is truly gigantic. You can see that it’s shaped like a mushroom when baked, its head rests on the lid. Apparently, the recipe it was not taken from a book, but provided by the brand service exceeded the rate of yeast.
But judging from a practical point of view, the loaf was baked perfectly, browned almost evenly it interfered with the air circulation process itself, blocking the space above and quite tasty.
Functionality
Programs: 15 + 5 individually adjustable – basic, quick white bread, whole grain bread, quick bread from wallpaper flour, French bread, sweet bread, fast unleavened, cake, gluten-free bread, dough, homemade dough, jam, pizza dough, baking, accelerated baking.
– A variety of modes for different recipes are available to the user. White bread can be baked in the first mode, the duration is from 3 hours. In case of lack of time you can choose the shortened juicer for 20 min. the program. Rye and “gray” bread is cooked in the program with half an hour of food preheating, it lasts almost 4.5 hours. It is also possible to make such bread more quickly – in a shortened cycle for 2.5 hours.
– Interesting is the program of baking bread without gluten: it is designed for people who follow a special diet.
– Cake mode is used for baking muffins and other items without yeast. The quick yeast-free program for shortcrust pastry, shortcrust cake batter.
– There are three cooking modes for the dough. The homemade dough takes more than 5 hours to mature. Two other modes last 1.5 hours each and differ only in the intensity of mixing.
– In addition to the pre-made programs it is suggested to make your own. There is a choice of up to five different modes.
loaf: 500, 750, 1000 g.
Bucket: brick-shaped internal dimensions, W×H×H: 185×140×145 mm .
– The size of the bucket and paddle ensure that the components are fully mixed. The loaf turns out attractive and moderately high.
– We received the round bucket for the test from our company which is an optional extra . As you can see, the loaf looks great when baked in it.
Special features
On the inside of the lid is a dispenser for automatically loading ingredients. Its plus point is convenience, especially if you use a timer. Minus – not as comfortable loading, and after triggering its mini-door remains open.
The control
– The touch buttons are nice, but not always handy, especially if you have flour on your hands or are wearing gloves: the panel just won’t respond. That is, you have to do extra things, like rinse your hands or excuse the naturalism just lick your finger and pull down your mittens.
– The process of communicating with the oven is one of the most comfortable in the dough. Everything is very clear and simple. Selected parameters weight and crust are indicated by arrows. An icon shows the stage of the program.
– The most interesting thing is to set the parameters for your own programs by yourself. It is uncomplicated, because there are standard settings and a maximum limit for each stage: pre-heating up to 1 hour , kneading 1 up to 10 minutes , kneading 2 up to 30 minutes , stirring 3 up to 2 hours and 4 up to 2 hours . , pause and kneading 2 up to 30 min . , rise 1 up to 1 h , bake, rise again up to 2 h , bake and third rise up to 2 h , bake up to 1.5 h and heat as normal. You can create programs for your own recipes or for interesting recipes taken from the Internet, modify them and adapt them to your own needs. I think that experienced bakers will appreciate this feature.
– Delayed program stop timer lasts for 15 hours. The baking mode allows the cycle time to be selected from 10 to 90 minutes. in increments of 10 min.
Comfort
– The bucket sits firmly in the socket and is secured by turning it round ones do the same .
– The machine is one of the noisiest in the dough maximum 5 points .
– The appliance has a backlight it is turned on with a button , which is very useful if the appliance is standing in a poorly lit place.
– The door panel does not have a window as such – there are just a few wide slits made in it. Well, in combination with the backlight, everything is clearly visible, and it is not necessary to open the oven unnecessarily.
Care
The inside is minimal, but the outside will have to constantly keep the black glass clean, which shows traces of touch and the tiniest dust particles.
Power cable leads on the back of the appliance and is 1 m long.
Instructions
Satisfactory, everything is thoroughly explained, the programs are clearly explained in the tables, the instructions for the programming and the use of the timer are clear. It gives tips for beginners on how to choose the right foods, what to avoid, etc. d. Comes with a colorful cookbook with lots of recipes adapted for the appliance.
Aesthetics
The oven is undoubtedly one of the most attractive. The shape is very simple but the materials are beautiful and modern. Note the thin lid the glass on the inside is covered with metal , the well-finished edges of the parts. The appliance would go well with a glass-ceramic cooktop or black glass hood. As well as a stove, oven, hood or refrigerator finished in stainless steel.
How does the Kenwood BM450 perform in terms of baking quality and user-friendliness? Any particular features or drawbacks that should be considered before purchasing?
Is the Kenwood BM450 bread maker from the test bakery worth buying? Can anyone share their personal experience with this model? How does it perform in terms of ease-of-use, bread quality, and durability? Would you recommend it for someone looking to bake bread at home?