Hamilton Beach Digital Electric Bread Maker Machine Artisan and Gluten-Free
- Bread Machine
- 2 pounds
- 550 watts
- 14
- More reviewed than 67%
A capable budget bread maker for small households, with the caveat that it needs rest time between bakes and won't take custom programming.
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How it ranks among the 36 bread machines we track
4.4★ across 663 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
663 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Hamilton Beach's 29987 is a 2 lb digital bread maker with 14 cycles, including gluten-free and artisan dough settings, plus 3 loaf sizes and 3 crust shades. It suits home bakers who want a compact machine without paying for a premium brand.
- 3 loaf sizes: 1, 1.5, 2 lb
- 3 crust shades, light to dark
- Digital LED settings display
- Paddle-removal tool included
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers switched from bulkier machines and prefer this one's small footprint and weight. Complaints center on noise during kneading, a kneading paddle coating that wore down within a couple of months, and one buyer whose unit began beeping with no corresponding error code in the manual.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact enough for small kitchens
- 14 cycles cover gluten-free and artisan dough
- Delay start times a loaded loaf
- Removable pan and paddle for cleanup
- Light housing can shift while kneading
- Needs cooldown between back-to-back bakes
- No custom program memory
- Paddle coating wears with regular use
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 29987 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14 × 9.1 × 11.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 550 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White and Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Bread Maker, Kneading Paddle, Nonstick Bread Pan |
| Other details | |
| Number of Programs | 14 |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Part Number | 29987 |
| Item Type Name | Machine Artisan and Gluten-Free, 2 lbs Capacity, 14 Settings |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bread machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Digital Electric Bread Maker Machine Artisan and Gluten-FreeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 663 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Bread Maker MachineCuisinart | 4.4 / 5 | 16,794 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Programmable Bread MakerAmazon Basics | 4.3 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.4 / 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 |
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Questions about the Hamilton Beach 29987
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What loaf sizes does the Hamilton Beach 29987 make?
It bakes 1, 1.5 and 2 lb loaves, selectable from the digital panel along with light, medium or dark crust.
Can the 29987 handle gluten-free bread?
Yes, gluten-free is one of its 14 dedicated settings, along with whole grain, artisan dough and sweet bread cycles.
Does the Hamilton Beach 29987 need breaks between bakes?
Reviewers report the motor can overheat with continuous back-to-back use, so allow it to cool before starting another loaf.