Love this Panasonic Bread maker, its my second one. I had another one that I purchased 15 years ago and lost a part to it I could no longer replace. I must say the new one is even better. Bread comes out perfect each time, it has a setting for small, medium or large loaf. This is good if making for two vs making for a dinner party of six. Bread is best fresh but stored properly will last days. The best part is setting the timer the night before and having it start baking about the time my kids are getting up for school. They get out of bed much nicer when they smell bread baking for breakfast! I take that back the best part is that I am sleeping and baking bread at the same time..I recommend the Panasonic hands down over other brands I have tasted bread from. Its worth a little higher cost for the Panasonic.