Zojirushi bb-pdc20ba Review Guide For 2023-2024

Zojirushi bb-pdc20ba Review Guide For 2023-2024 – Zojirushi are among the leaders in home bakery technology and have a long-standing reputation within the community.

In this Zojirushi bb-pdc20ba Review Guide For 2023-2024, we’ll explore some of the key features of Zojirushi’s latest bread-making machine: The Virtuoso Plus. You’ll gain an insider’s view on this product’s key pros and cons and receive tips on getting the best results along the way.
Our rating: (4.6 / 5)

Key Features:

The Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus comes with some great new design features. In typical Zojirushi style, this bread machine has a sturdy build quality that makes it feel heavier and more robust than many of its competitors on the market. The stainless steel body and black matt lid give it a rather plain finish, but one that would make a striking addition to any kitchen countertop.

Sure, the Virtuoso Plus looks great. But it’s what you’ll find under the lid that really sets this machine apart from the rest…

Unlike most breadmakers, the Zojirushi Virtuoso has dual heaters. Not only is there one on the bottom, but there’s also another concealed on the inside of the lid. This will brown your bread more evenly and create a much prettier looking loaf.

What’s more, is that you can adjust the lightness or darkness of the bread using the keypad on the top — but there’ll be more on this later…

But the dual heaters aren’t the only things that’ll make your loaves so consistently good…

For starters, the 2lb loaf tin itself is long and rectangular with handles on the sides for easy access to your bread. Twin kneading blades are also installed at the bottom of the tin and do a great job of working the dough — though they have other issues we’ll tackle below.

Overall, these features create a traditional looking loaf that can rival what you’d normally see in the supermarket.

Courses:

The Virtuoso Plus offers 14 built-in course settings. Included in this range are classic household favorites as well as new specialties such as gluten-free and vegan. Exclusive options like these make this bread maker a great choice for those who want gorgeous bread whatever their dietary needs every single day.

And if you’re hungry for something else, you can also enter and save up to three of your own homemade courses. Zojirushi made customizing the settings on the Virtuoso Plus super easy with their user-friendly numeric key code and large LCD display. It shows you how long the bread will take to cook in hours and minutes, so you’ll be able to work a certain time into your schedule.

Customizable Settings:

This bread machine has some other neat features that can offer you better flexibility with your baking. For example, you can select an optional rest phase that brings your ingredients to room temperature before it even starts the first mixing phase. And if you’ve got heaps of time, we suggest you make use of this feature to optimize your baking and really take your bread to the next level.

However, if you’re not so free and breezy, there’s an option for you too! Put your bread on the rapid rise cycle to save on time, and you’ll have your bread in under two and a half hours time. But — be cautioned — you may not get quite the same results in your loaf.

There are some other smaller features that are also worth mentioning. The machine’s delay timer has a limit of up to 13 hours — perfect for those overnight bakes. You can also have a play around with the alerts settings and personalize how often the machine beeps after each phase.

Accessories

Alongside the bread maker, Zojirushi throws in a few extra pieces of equipment that may come in handy while you’re baking. What’s great is that you get a variety of different sized measuring cups and a measuring spoon. There’s also a Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA manual and recipe book written in standard US quantities, which might be a minor problem for any bakers using the metric system.

However, there are some things we don’t like about it…

No Automated Nut Dispenser

This machine really can create a masterful multi-seed loaf. But there’s a slight inconvenience that you might not expect with a top-range machine like this. Unlike many other bread makers, the Zojirushi does not have an automated nut dispenser and instead will prompt you to add extra ingredients manually.

The Kneading Blades

We mentioned earlier that the twin kneading blades did a great job of working the dough. Unfortunately, it can be a little tricky getting them off the spindles to clean after bread making has finished.

And there’s another small issue with these blades. While they’re kneading the dough in the first phase, the rumbling noise they make is pretty loud. However, it gets a little quieter going into the second phase. So if you plan to put a bake on before bed, timing will be essential to ensure you’re not disturbed by the initial clatter.

Checking Your Loaf

When you want to check on your loaf, the machine has a fairly sizable viewing window on the top of the lid. However, when you take a look inside, it’s all dark because, for some reason, there’s no interior light? So when you open the lid to get a closer look, the bread-making suddenly stops, which can be a little frustrating.

Getting Perfect Zojirushi Bread

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Generally, the Virtuoso Plus produces delicious, beautiful loaves without needing too much attention. But you’ll probably get the best results by removing the kneading blades and shaping your dough after the second phase. Otherwise, your bread may turn out with small holes in the bottom and have a slightly sloping top — which could mean one end is too tall to fit in your toaster!

Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Review Pros and Cons

PROS

• Additional browning heater in the lid.
• Multiple pre-programmed settings.
• Customizable presets for your own creations.
• Excellent accessories.
• Auto-shutdown.
• Easy to clean.

CONS

• No Automated Nut Dispenser.
• Difficult to remove the kneading blades for cleaning.
• Viewing bay is not lit.

Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Review Conclusion

Overall the Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA is an excellent machine that creates consistently good loaves of bread. The dual heater system is the most noteworthy design feature, and the complete range of customizable settings afford the user a significant degree of flexibility.

What loses the Virtuoso Plus the most points is the lack of an automatic nut dispenser and the extra work involved in shaping the dough.

Regardless of this, it is a robust and reliable bread maker that could be a real game-changer in any users’ home bakery activities.

Conclusion:

Thanks for taking the time to read our Zojirushi bb-pdc20ba Review Guide For 2023-2024.