Briskind BM8605 Compact Bread Maker, 19 Menus, 1 and 1.5 lb Loaves

The Briskind BM8605 makes 1 lb or 1.5 lb loaves in a compact countertop format, with a carrying handle for easier moving between storage and your work surface.

Its 19 programmed menus cover everyday bread as well as gluten-free, whole-wheat, dough, jam and yogurt. Choose a loaf size and crust colour, then let the machine handle the baking cycle.

Knead Only, Rise Only and Bake Only settings add hands-on control when you want to follow your own recipe or manage each stage separately.

Best use cases

With its 1.5 lb capacity and smaller footprint, this bread maker is designed for households of two or three and kitchens where counter space matters. It can make either a 1 lb or 1.5 lb loaf, so you can choose a size suited to the meal rather than defaulting to a larger batch. The included recipes are developed for both loaf sizes, giving new bread makers a practical starting point.

The menu range suits more than a basic white loaf. Select settings for French, rye, multigrain, sweet, sugar-free or low-carb bread, or use the gluten-free menu for recipes made with gluten-free ingredients. Dough mode prepares yeast dough for shaping and baking separately, while the jam and yogurt menus extend its use beyond bread. For a recipe that needs a different process, the separate kneading, rising and baking controls let you set those stages yourself.

What you’ll notice day to day

Getting started is straightforward: add ingredients in the order given by a recipe, select a menu, then set the loaf size and crust colour. Light, medium and dark crust options make it easy to tailor the finish. A delay timer of up to 15 hours lets you schedule a cycle around your routine, and the automatic keep-warm function runs for one hour after baking on applicable menus. An audible reminder signals when to add extra fruit or nuts.

Buyers commonly highlight the compact footprint, approachable operation and useful recipe guidance. Some also appreciate the range of recipes and the loaf size for smaller households. These comments reflect individual experiences, while the machine’s menu options and two loaf-size settings provide the practical flexibility for varied baking at home.

Technical details

• Brand and model: Briskind BM8605
• Programmes: 19 menus, including Basic White, Rapid Bread, Gluten-Free, Dough, Jam and Yogurt
• Loaf sizes: 1 lb and 1.5 lb
• Crust colours: Light, Medium and Dark
• Capacity: 680 g
• Dimensions: 30.5D x 22.9W x 26.7H centimetres
• Material and colour: Stainless steel, Stainless Steel (Black)
• Weight: 3.54 kg
• Power: 500 watts, 120V AC
• Care: Wipe with a dry cloth

Practical questions

Can it make a smaller loaf? Yes. Select either the 1 lb or 1.5 lb loaf size, with recipes included for both.

Can I use it for dough rather than a finished loaf? Yes. The Dough menu prepares yeast dough, and the separate Knead Only and Rise Only settings offer additional control over the process.

Can I schedule bread to finish later? The delay timer can be set for up to 15 hours. Keep-warm runs for one hour after baking on applicable menus. The machine uses 120V AC and is not suitable for 230V areas.

Should you buy it?

This compact bread maker is well suited to smaller households that want fresh loaves without dedicating a large area of the counter to a machine. Its two loaf sizes, broad menu selection and manual stage controls make it useful for both simple everyday baking and recipes that call for a more tailored process. Choose the Briskind BM8605 for a space-conscious setup that can handle bread, dough and several additional kitchen staples.