Restaurant-grade cooking, at home

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Baking

Best Bread Machine: 6 Picks for Every Kitchen and Budget

The Cuisinart CBK-110 is the safest all-round bread machine; KBS wins on mix-ins and loaf shape. Six picks compared by capacity, pan and owner reports.