I love the smell of fresh bread at home and you can too if you invest in a good bread maker. There are some great bread makers on the market so you can enjoy fresh bread everyday if you wish. This hub is your bread maker buyers guide.

Loaf weight - Most breadmakers can bake at least two sizes of loaf. This is especially useful if you want to cut down on the amount of food that your household wastes.

Variable baking time - Lets you control the baking time, so you can determine when you'd like your tasty fresh bread to be ready

Programmes and bread types - Whether you love plain white bread wholemeal or multi-grain, breadmakers can usually bake a range of bread types. Most breadmakers will have at least 10 baking and /or kneading programmes that will cover a range of baking options suitable for a fantastic variety of breads. Breadmakers are also ideal for anyone allergic to gluten, as you can use them to make gluten-free bread and bread rolls.

Pasta, cake and jam functions - Breadmakers are incredibly versatile. Most models are able to also make pasta, cakes and jam.

Time delay - Ideal for waking up to freshly baked bread, the time delay option enables the breadmaker to be set to bake overnight

Keep warm function - Keeps your bread deliciously warm after baking, so it can be served fresh at any time

Crust - Most models of breadmaker have a programmable crust function so you can choose a crust type for your bread (typically dark, medium or light). Sometimes the crust options include a sandwich bake option for an extra thin crust.

Viewing window - For keeping track of the loaf's progress

Rapid /fast bake - For fresh bread in around 1 hour less than the standard baking programme, rapid bake is a useful option for busy households

Digital countdown display - Lets you see how long it will be for the bread to be ready

Cool wall - For safety and convenience, a cool wall breadmaker will keep the outer sides cool while in use

Recipe booklet - Many models of breadmaker now include a free recipe booklet, for a range of great bread making ideas to help you get the most from your breadmaker.