Elite Gourmet Bread Makers Brand
Elite Gourmet transforms your kitchen into a professional bakery with affordable, high-performance appliances designed for the modern home. Bringing nearly four decades of expertise to your countertop, this California-based brand focuses on making healthy, preservative-free baking accessible for every family. Their intuitive bread makers offer a seamless blend of versatility and value, featuring 19 smart presets that handle everything from artisan sourdough to gluten-free loaves with the touch of a button. Whether you are a beginner looking for fluffy white bread or a seasoned baker experimenting with yogurt and jams, Elite Gourmet provides the programmable precision needed to master the art of home cooking.
Top Elite Gourmet Bread Makers
Elite Gourmet EBM8103B/SS
This highly-rated 2 lb programmable machine features 19 digital presets and a 15-hour delay timer, making it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a reliable, budget-friendly entry into home baking.
Elite Gourmet EBM8224MM
Designed with modern elegance, this model features a sleek stainless steel exterior, a glass touch-screen control panel, and a PFAS-free Ceralast™ ceramic-coated pan for a health-conscious and premium baking experience.
Elite Gourmet EBML2500
Known for its compact and user-friendly design, this 2 lb programmable bread maker includes multiple settings for specialty loaves like gluten-free and whole wheat, ensuring consistent results without taking up excessive counter space.
Elite Gourmet brings the bakery experience directly to your home with a range of versatile, high-performance bread makers designed for every lifestyle.
Main Product Categories
Our electric countertop appliances are designed to make home baking completely automatic and stress-free for beginners and experts alike.
Bread Maker Machines
These 2 lb programmable machines offer customizable loaf sizes and adjustable crust settings to ensure every slice is exactly how you like it.
Specialized Bread Programs
The intuitive presets cater to a wide variety of tastes, including classic white, savory French, hearty whole wheat, rye, and even specialized gluten-free and rice breads.
Professional Dough Settings
Beyond standard loaves, these machines feature dedicated programs for kneading and proofing pizza dough, focaccia, and sweet cinnamon roll dough.
Multi-Functional Dessert and Dairy Programs
Expanding the utility of your kitchen, our models include automatic settings for making homemade jams, creamy yogurt, and moist cakes.
Customer Experiences
Michelle Jackson “I bought this bread maker as a Christmas gift for my daughter, and it has honestly been the best purchase I’ve made all year. She uses it every single day, and whenever I visit, the whole house smells absolutely incredible—there is truly nothing like the scent of fresh bread. While I’ve always been ‘old school’ and made my bread by hand, seeing how she just puts the ingredients in and lets the machine do its thing has convinced me to pick one up for myself; it is so much more cost-effective and convenient than store-bought options.”
Randall Brunner “This machine is everything I wanted and more, especially considering the price point is so much better than the bulky models I’ve owned in the past. It is surprisingly quiet and does an excellent job with both white and whole-wheat recipes, and I particularly love the 15-hour delay timer which allows me to wake up to a warm treat every morning. The user interface is incredibly simple to navigate, and the included recipe book for all 19 settings made it very easy for me to get started right out of the box.”
Olga Petrov “I am thoroughly impressed with the design and performance of my Elite Gourmet baking machine. As someone who struggle to get bread right in a traditional oven, this has been a total game-changer because the process is so quick and simple. I’ve already experimented with the sweet bread and the banana bread settings, and while I’m still a beginner, the results have been consistently fluffy and delicious. It’s a beautiful, compact appliance that fits perfectly on my counter without taking up too much space.”
Elite Gourmet FAQ
Can I make gluten-free bread with this machine?
Yes, most Elite Gourmet models, including the EBM8103B and EBM8224MM, feature a dedicated gluten-free setting (usually Preset #7) specifically calibrated for the different kneading and rising times required by gluten-free flours.
What should I do if the kneading paddle gets stuck inside the loaf?
It is very common for the paddle to remain inside the bread after baking; simply use the metal hook tool included with your machine to gently “fish” the paddle out from the bottom of the warm loaf before slicing.
Does the bread maker include a recipe book?
Yes, your unit comes with an instruction manual that includes a starter recipe for each of the 19 preset functions, though many users also enjoy experimenting with standard 2 lb bread machine recipes found online.
Can I use this machine just to make dough for pizza or rolls?
Absolutely, you can use the “Dough” or “Pizza Dough” settings to handle the mixing, kneading, and first rise, after which you can remove the dough to shape it by hand and bake it in a conventional oven.
Why did my bread collapse or turn out too dense?
Commonly, a collapsed loaf is caused by using too much yeast or liquid, while a dense loaf often results from expired yeast or using all-purpose flour instead of high-protein bread flour; always ensure your ingredients are fresh and measured precisely.
Is the baking pan dishwasher safe?
While the non-stick pans are technically dishwasher safe, we recommend hand-washing with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge to preserve the coating and extend the life of the appliance.
How does the 15-hour delay timer work?
The delay timer allows you to add your ingredients in the evening and set the machine to finish baking up to 15 hours later, so you can wake up to the smell of fresh bread—just ensure you don’t use perishable ingredients like milk or eggs when using this feature.