Amazon Basics Programmable Bread Maker
- Bread Machine
- 2 pounds
- 550 watts
- 14
- More reviewed than 92%
A capable, low cost bread machine that several owners rate above pricier brands they previously used, held back mainly by a vague recipe book and noticeable vibration during kneading.
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How it ranks among the 36 bread machines we track
4.3★ across 7,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
7,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 36 bread machines we track - how the scorecard works · full bread machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This is a 550 watt, 2 pound capacity bread machine with 14 programmed settings, including gluten free and an ExpressBake mode that finishes a loaf in under 90 minutes, sold under the Amazon Basics line as a budget alternative to pricier machines.
Reviewers who have owned other bread machines, including higher priced models, describe this one as competitive with machines that cost more, which is notable given the price point. The main gap buyers flag is the included recipe book, which several call vague or unreliable, so most end up sourcing recipes elsewhere rather than relying on the manual.
- 550 watt motor, up to 2 lb loaves
- 14 programmable settings
- ExpressBake under 90 minutes
- 3 crust color options
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners frequently compare it favorably to more expensive bread machines they have owned, including one long-time user who says the loaves rival any they have gotten from a pricier machine. The most repeated complaints are a vague included recipe book that several say they ignore in favor of online recipes, and a tendency to vibrate and shift position during the knead cycle, with one owner having a unit vibrate off the counter entirely.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Comparable results to pricier bread machines
- Gluten free and dough settings included
- ExpressBake finishes a loaf in under 90 minutes
- Vibrates enough during kneading to shift position
- Included recipe book is vague
- Cord exits the side rather than the back
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | BM1349-UL-B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.6 × 8.8 × 11.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 550 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Number of Programs | 14 |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
| Part Number | BM1349-UL-B |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bread machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Programmable Bread MakerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Bread Maker MachineCuisinart | 4.4 / 5 | 16,794 | 4.6 / 5 |
| KBS Pro 710W 2LB Bread MakerKBS | 4.4 / 5 | 11,441 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Siroca Home bakery (2 loaf"1.2 kg" type) SB-111siroca | 4.2 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
| CULINARY CHEF Bread Maker Machine with Nonstick BowlCulinary Chef | 4.4 / 5 | 964 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics BM1349-UL-B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long does a loaf take on the ExpressBake setting?
Amazon Basics rates ExpressBake at under 90 minutes, faster than the standard bake cycle.
Are the included bread recipes reliable?
Several owners describe the recipes in the manual as vague, including for the gluten free setting, and recommend sourcing recipes online instead.
Does the bread machine move around while running?
Multiple reviewers report noticeable vibration during the knead cycle, with the unit shifting or even walking off a bare counter, so a rubber mat or grippy surface underneath helps.