West Bend Hi-Rise Bread Maker 47413 review

About the West Bend Hi-Rise Bread

The 47413 is a countertop bread maker with a horizontal pan and two kneading blades. Abt's listing gives its loaf sizes as 2, 2.5 and 3 pounds. The two blades are the main design point: the brand's retail copy says they knead more thoroughly for a lighter crumb and a higher rise.

Control is by digital panel. There are 12 preset programs and a Custom mode. Gluten-free is among the presets, and French, Sweet and Dough are others. Crust has three shades: light, medium and dark. The delayed start can be set up to 13 hours. A large glass window and an LCD screen let you check the loaf without opening the lid.

The pan is nonstick and has a wire handle. In the box are the machine, two kneading blades, the pan, a measuring cup and spoon, and a tool for pulling a blade out of a finished loaf. The manual comes with recipes. There is no automatic fruit and nut dispenser, so mix-ins go in by hand at the beep or with the other ingredients.

The pan and blades are not dishwasher safe. Wash them by hand in warm water with mild detergent.

What owners report about the West Bend Hi-Rise Bread

Owner feedback we could read for this exact model was thin, so this section is short.

Owners who comment on the machine like the dual blades and the viewing window. Families say it is easy to use and has a sturdy feel after the first month. One owner who found baking harder than expected suggests it takes some practice to get loaves right.

Two blades mean two holes in the base of the loaf. Owners tip the pan to soak with water in it, which helps release the blades. Some owners say these machines wore out within a couple of years or stopped working after light use, but we found no clear pattern of failure across the pages we could open.

Who the West Bend Hi-Rise Bread suits

Pick it for a large household or anyone who bakes often and wants a full 3-pound loaf. It also fits shoppers who want gluten-free, dough and custom programs on a budget machine with a plain control panel.

Look elsewhere if you want a dispenser that adds fruit and nuts for you: the Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-210 has one. Bakers who want to fine-tune every stage should look at the Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker BBM800XL. If you cook for one or two people or have little counter space, the Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker BB-HAC10 is the smaller option.

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