This category brings together bread makers, ice cream makers and yoghurt makers for home kitchens. It suits anyone who wants to bake loaves, churn frozen desserts or set yoghurt without much hands-on work. Our range has over 70 models from brands including MAESTRO, ADLER, CASO and EUHOMY.
How to choose a bread, ice cream or yoghurt maker
Appliance type. Decide first which food you will make most often, because these machines are not interchangeable. A bread maker kneads, proves and bakes in one pan, an ice cream maker chills and churns a mixture, and a yoghurt maker holds milk at a steady, gentle warmth for several hours.
Capacity. Bread makers are usually sized by loaf weight, and a small household gets through a smaller loaf before it dries out. Yoghurt makers come with either one large container or several small jars, and ice cream makers are rated by bowl volume. Large families or people who batch-prepare will want the bigger sizes, while singles and couples are fine with less.
Programmes and settings. A basic bread maker handles white and wholemeal loaves, while more advanced models add gluten-free, dough-only, jam and quick-bake cycles. A delay timer lets you wake up to fresh bread. For yoghurt, an adjustable timer is useful because longer fermentation gives a tangier result. Check that the ice cream maker can also handle sorbet if you want fruit-based desserts.
Cooling method for ice cream. Some ice cream makers use a bowl that must be frozen in advance, usually for many hours, while others have a built-in compressor and can make batch after batch. Freezer-bowl models are simpler and take up less space. Compressor models suit people who make ice cream often or on impulse.
Cleaning and storage. Look for removable, non-stick baking pans, dishwasher-safe parts and lids that lift off easily. Bread makers in particular take up a lot of counter space, so measure the spot where you plan to keep one before ordering.
Brands we carry
- MAESTRO: the largest group in this category, with the most models in our range.
- ADLER: a Polish small-appliance brand that covers everyday kitchen helpers across many product types.
- CASO: a German brand known for design-led kitchen appliances such as vacuum sealers and wine coolers.
- METALTEX: an Italian maker best known for kitchenware and cooking accessories.
- GORENJE: a Slovenian manufacturer of home appliances, from cookers and fridges to small kitchen devices.
- UNOLD: a German brand focused on small kitchen appliances such as toasters, waffle irons and mixers.
- G3 FERRARI: an Italian small-appliance brand with a history in countertop food-preparation devices.
- MIDEA: a large Chinese appliance manufacturer producing both major and small household appliances.
- BLAUPUNKT: a German-founded brand best known for car audio and consumer electronics, now also seen on home appliances.
Also in our range: EUHOMY, LIN and LURCH.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bread maker worth buying?
A bread maker is worth it if you eat fresh bread regularly and want to control the ingredients. It does the kneading, proving and baking automatically, so you only add the ingredients and press start. If you bake bread only occasionally, a simple model with fewer programmes is enough.
What size bread maker do I need?
Choose a loaf size that your household can finish within a couple of days, because homemade bread without preservatives goes stale faster than shop-bought. Smaller loaves suit one or two people, while larger pans suit families. Check the maximum loaf weight in the product details before ordering.
Can I make yoghurt without a dedicated yoghurt maker?
Yes, yoghurt can be made in an oven with the light on, in a thermos or in a multicooker with a yoghurt setting. A dedicated yoghurt maker keeps the temperature steady for the whole fermentation, which gives more consistent results with less checking.
What is the difference between a freezer-bowl and a compressor ice cream maker?
A freezer-bowl model needs its bowl frozen beforehand and makes one batch at a time, while a compressor model cools itself and can make several batches in a row. Compressor machines are larger and heavier. Freezer-bowl machines are easier to store and suit occasional use.
