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Apr 28, 2022 · The Panasonic SD-YR2540 launched this year, making it the most up-to-date bread maker from Panasonic you can buy. It’s got an automatic nut and yeast dispenser, modes for 32 different types of bread, and countless recipes for you to enjoy.
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By Carrie-Ann Skinner
published 5 May 2021
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•RRP: £239.99
The Panasonic SD-YR2540 is available in the UK for £239.99. It’s one of two bread makers in the new range that comes with both automatic fruit/nut and yeast dispensers. The other model, the SD-YR2550, is priced at £199.99 and has a dark grey rather than a stainless steel-style finish. The latter model doesn’t offer a spelt loaf program, but includes the rest of the presets offered by the SD-YR2540.
•Blade replicates hand kneading
•Non-stick bread pan can turn out up to 1.1kg loaves
•Dual sensors adjust proving time based on surrounding temperature
As we’ve already mentioned, the SD-YR2540 is one of Panasonic’s first ‘horizontal’ bread makers, meaning it won’t take up the whole depth of your countertop. However, measuring 40.8 x 25.2 x 36.2cm (w x d x h), it still requires a fair amount of space. The 4.5cm display on the right-hand side displays the preset selected, chosen using the buttons below it, alongside the remaining time, chosen loaf size and browning level of the crust.
Open the lid of the bread maker to access the non-stick bread pan, which has a handle to make it easier to fit and remove. The fruit/nut and yeast dispensers sit on the top of the bread maker, beneath a thin plastic lid. The SD-YR2540 can make loaves up to 1.1kg, and even comes with two different kneading blades: one for standard bread dough and one for rye breads.
Panasonic says it has redesigned the kneading motion of the bread maker, so it's more akin to hand-kneading. It also includes dual temperature sensors that monitor the temperature of the room and the bread maker itself, adjusting the proving time for each loaf in order to achieve a consistent bake every time.
•Loaves were evenly browned with a crisp crust
•Fruit/nut dispenser evenly distributed fruit through loaf
•Exterior casing does become hot during longer programs
We were very impressed with every loaf the Panasonic SD-YR2540 turned out. We made white, fruit, wholemeal and supermarket bread-mix loaves in the appliance, all of which came out with a crisp, evenly browned crust, with the bread itself soft and fluffy. Upon slicing the raisin bread, it was clear that the bread maker had done an excellent job of evenly distributing the fruit into the bread dough.
We also baked a gluten-free loaf in the bread machine, following a recipe included in the instructions. This had a crunchy crust that was well browned, but the bread itself had a cake-like texture – although this is to be expected from a gluten-free bake.
The non-stick bread pan made it easy to remove the loaf once baking was complete, with the bread just sliding out of the pan – we did need to wear oven gloves, however, since both the pan and handle were too hot to hold. We were pleased, too, that the paddle didn’t become stuck in the bottom of the loaf. In addition, the Panasonic SD-YR2540 proved easy to clean, with the bread pan simply requiring a wipe down with a damp cloth.
You want versatility
The SD-YR2540 can do more than just make bread; it can also prepare and cook cake batter, bind pizza and pasta dough and make jams and chutneys. If you’re looking for one device that can do it all, this is it.
You want to wake up to fresh bread
With a 13-hour delay timer and an automatic yeast and fruit/nut dispenser, this bread maker can ensure you wake up to fresh bread, if you’ve prepared the ingredients the night before.
You’re gluten free
The Panasonic SD-YR2540 has four different gluten-free programs covering bread, cake, pizza and pasta dough, so if you follow a gluten-free diet then this bread maker is well suited to you.
You’re on a budget
This is one of the most expensive bread makers on the market. While it turns out the perfect loaf every time and is extremely versatile, those on a budget should look to Russell Hobbs or Tower for more affordable options.
You’re short on space
The SD-YR2540 takes up a fair amount of countertop space, and its size also means that storing it away in a cupboard after every use might not be practical. Consider whether you have sufficient room for it before you buy.
You want to position it under a kitchen cabinet
At 36cm, the Panasonic SD-YR2540 is a relatively tall appliance, which will be a problem if you want to place it on a countertop underneath wall cabinets – during testing, we were unable to open the lid completely as the edge of the cabinet was obstructing it.
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