Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker BB-PDC20 review

The Zojirushi BB-PDC20 ranks first because it combines the features that matter most for regular bakers: two kneading blades, a second heater in the lid for even browning, and a horizontal 2-lb loaf shaped like store-bought sandwich bread. Zojirushi lists 15 menu settings, including Multigrain, Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, European and a Sourdough Starter course, plus 3 Homemade memory settings where you set your own knead, rise and bake times. Rapid White and Rapid Whole Wheat courses finish in 2 hrs. and 25 mins., and the 13-hour delay timer lets you wake up to a fresh loaf. The box includes measuring cups, a spoon and a 50-recipe book. The downsides are price: $454.99 for the machine and $111.10 for a replacement pan. It also has no automatic dispenser for nuts or fruit. We compared documented features and published prices and did not bake test loaves.

Who it is for

households that bake bread every week

Price

$454.99 on Zojirushi's US store as of November 2026.

Regular price $454.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Dual kneading blades and an extra heater in the lid
• Bakes a traditional horizontal 2-lb loaf
• 15 menu settings including Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free, Vegan and Sourdough Starter
• 3 Homemade memory settings for custom knead, rise and bake times
• 13-hour delay timer and Rapid courses that bake in 2 hrs. and 25 mins.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Widest set of diet courses on this list: Multigrain, Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan
• Strength: Recipe book with 50 recipes plus nested measuring cups included
• Strength: Zojirushi sells spare kneading blades ($14.30) and pans on its own store
• Weakness: Most expensive machine here at $454.99
• Weakness: A replacement baking pan costs $111.10 on Zojirushi's store
• Weakness: No automatic fruit and nut dispenser listed on the product page

Key facts

• Price: $454.99
• Loaf size: 2 lb, horizontal
• Kneading blades: 2
• Delay timer: 13 hours
• Custom programs: 3 Homemade memory settings

Where it ranks

Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker BB-PDC20 is No. 1 in our Best Bread Machines verdict.