The Best Bread Maker Under 100 in 2023

If you are looking to make high-quality bread at home without the stress, and mess of doing it by hand, then investing in a bread maker is a must. Although the prices for these beauties range pretty drastically, bread makers are definitely worth the investment if you’re partial to the irresistible tastes and aromas of a homemade loaf. 

The good news is, if you are on a budget, you can get your hands on a bread maker for as little as $60. On the other hand, if you’re looking to spend a little more, you can splash out up to $400 for a top-of-the-range machine. 

For most of us, spending $400 on a bread maker is probably a little expensive. Thankfully, there are many great budget-friendly machines that work just as well, if not better, than the high-end ones. To help you on your search, I have done some digging into the best bread makers for a baker on a budget.  

Want to find out more about my shortlisted bread machines? Read on!

The best break maker under $100: My top 5 picks

Oster Expressbake

The Oster Expressbake is a 650-watt bread maker that makes a loaf up to 2 pounds. This is ideal for larger families and its compact size makes it perfect for easy storage.

It features 12 bread settings and 3 crust colors allowing you to make any variety of bread. The Expressbake can bake bread in under an hour and has a 13 hour delayed time so you can set your machine on at night and wake up to freshly baked bread in the morning. 

The large window lets you watch your bread while it bakes and the LCD display screen with intuitive controls allows you to operate your machine smoothly.

Hamilton Beach Bread Maker

Hamilton Beach is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Their stand mixers are some of the best in the market, and this bread maker is no different.

This bread maker under $100 features 14 settings, including gluten-free, artisan dough, quick bake and even jam. It offers 3 loaf sizes, from 1, 1.5 and 2 pounds and 3 crust colors. 

Like with most bread makers, this one also features a delayed timer of 12 hours so you can get your bread maker ready in advance and bake later on. 

There is an LCD screen that is easy to navigate and features a countdown timer so you can watch the minutes go by with anticipation.

Amazon Basics Bread Maker

This Amazon Basics bread maker might look a little basic, but what it lacks in style and class it makes up for in performance. This doesn’t look like the nicest machine in the world, but if you are seriously on a budget and are looking for a bread maker under $100, then this is the one for you.

At 550 watt, it is quite a feisty machine that can make up to 2 pound loaf. It is also a horizontal style beard machine which makes it much easier to store. 

This bread machine has 14 settings ranging from a normal bread cycle to jam and even yogurt. It can also make a loaf in less than 90 minutes with its express bake program. 

It features an LCD display screen so you can navigate through every setting and a viewing window to peek at your bread.

KITCHENARM Smart Bread Machine 

Kitchenarm might not be the first brand that comes to mind, but this 29 in 1 bread maker is like no other. It has 21 bread menus, from a basic white loaf, gluten-free and keto. 7 non-bread cycles, like jam yogurty and a fully customizable cycle. What more do you want for just under $100?

What’s more, this bread maker lets you save all your settings, so if you use the same cycle next time, you can make your bread in just one click. This bread maker makes 3 loaf sizes, ranging from 1 to 2 pounds, 3 crust colors and an incredible 15 hours delayed timer, which is more than what other bread makers offer. 

What I love about this bread maker apart from its price point is that it is designed to handle fresh ingredients like onions, orange zest, bananas, etc. This allows you to make wholesome, healthy loaves of bread full of nutritional value. You can find recipes for all these healthy breads in the recipe book which contains 77 recipes.

Hamilton Beach 29882

Another great Hamilton Beach bread maker is this 29882 model. This very compact bread maker has 12 programs, ranging from a basic loaf, gluten-free to even an express bake. 

The bread maker makes a 1.5 or 2-pound loaf and offers 3 crust settings; light, medium, and dark. The LCD display screen makes it easy to navigate between the cycles, crust color, and loaf size. Like with many of our favorite bread makers, this also features a delayed timer that allows you to set your machine in advance.

Elite Gourmet Bread Maker

The Elite Gourmet bread maker makes artisan-style bread at home with zero effort from you. It includes 19 settings, ranging from rye bread, gluten-free, rice bread, a yogurt setting and even a defrost setting.

You can choose between 3 loaf sizes, 1, 1.5 and 2 pounds and 3 crust settings. It also features a 15 hour delayed timer which is more than other bread makers and has a 60 minute keep warm function, just in case you forget to take out your loaf in time.

This bread maker includes a measuring cup, measuring spoon and a metal hook for lifting up the kneading paddle.

The best bread maker under £100: My top 5 picks

For all our UK friends out there, I didn’t want you missing out, so take a look at some of the best bread makers you can get your hands on in the UK for under £100.

Russell Hobbs 23620

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Russell Hobbs is a very popular kitchen appliance brand and has some of the best in the market. This compact, affordable bread maker can make 1 pound loaves, 1.6 pound and also 2.2 pound loaves. It also consists of 12 programme options, from gluten free bread, cakes and even jam. The best part? It’s only £79.96.

The 13 hour delayed start allows you to set your bread machine to bake your bread whenever you want. Start the timer before you go to bed and wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread. Yum. The automatic keep warm function, your bread will stay nice and warm for one hour after baking just in case you can’t take it out straight away.

If you accidentally unplug your machine or there is a power cut, you won’t have to worry about your bread being interrupted. The 7 minute power cut-off memory function will continue to bake your bread from where it left off.

Lakeland Compact Bread Maker

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Aside from this Lakeland bread maker being super budget friendly at only £69.99, it’s also extremely compact. It doesn’t take up much space at all and can be stored very easily. With 11 settings, from a classic loaf to gluten free bread to just a dough setting, you have all the settings you need.

This bread machine only yields a 1 pound loaf. But this is big enough to enjoy with a small family and small enough that nothing goes to waste if you find yourself throwing out bread after a few days. You can also make a loaf of bread in just over 1.5 hours with the ultra fast setting.

Just like the Russell Hobbs bread maker, the Lakeland will keep your loaf warm for an hour after it has finished baking. This will ensure that your bread remains nice and warm without becoming soggy from all the condensation.

If you are new to the world of bread making, this is a great machine to get you started. It’s easy to use, compact and super affordable!

Morphy Richards Fastbake Breadmaker

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This Morphy Richards bread maker brings you the tastiest homemade bread. It comes with 12 programmes and you can choose between 3 loaf sizes; 1 pound, 1.5 pounds and 2 pounds. And costing only £51.98, you’re definitely in for a bargain!

Now, there’s a reason it’s called ‘Fastbake’. The Morphy Richards offers 3 quick settings, just in case you really can’t wait to dig into warm bread and want it to bake faster. A normal bread maker can take up to 5 hours to bake bread. The Fastbake can cut that time by half!

For all our gluten-free friends out there, there is no gluten-free specific setting, however, it does include gluten free recipes in the recipe book. You can also choose to make jam and bread rolls. Just like many bread makers, this one also has a 13 hour delayed start so you can programme it to have your loaf ready whenever you want.

Kenwood BM450 Breadmaker

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Okay, maybe I lied when I said I would only talk about the best bread maker under £100…But this bread maker is not even that much over budget and is definitely worth a mention. With a sleek stainless steel exterior, an LCD panel, interior light, and touch controls, this Kenwood bread maker is already looking great on your kitchen bench.

With an incredible 15 settings to choose from, you really will have all the settings you could ever ask for from a budget bread maker. There is also a rapid bake option that allows you to bake your bread in under one hour. You also get the option of 5 additional settings that you can customise.

Unlike the rest of the budget friendly bread makers we reviewed where you have to hear for the beep to add extra ingredients, the Kenwood has an automatic dispenser that will release additional ingredients for you.

This bread maker also comes with a 15 hour delayed start, which is more than the usual 13 hour which most bread makers have. It also keeps your loaf nice and warm for an hour after it stops so no need to worry that your bread will go all soggy. It is also designed with a convention fan that helps crisp up your loaf, as well as having power failure memory.

Which machine is right for you?

These are hands down some of the best budget bread makers under $100/£100. They might not have fancy settings and modern exteriors, but you really don’t need that with a bread maker. All of these bread makers still make great loaves of bread at a fraction of the price. They are also all compact, easy to use, budget friendly and beginner friendly.

If you want a great bread machine that offers more than any other machine out there, then the KitchenArm bread maker is a great choice.

If you’re after a high end bread maker lookalike, then the Kenwood is the one for you. At just over £100 it’s not too much over budget and is guaranteed to make the tastiest of breads while offering settings and features beyond those of just a typical bread maker.

Happy bread making!