The Breville Custom Loaf was a close second to the Zojirushi, but my first attempt at white bread came out slightly darker at the sides than on top, and the gluten-free bread wasn't quite as fluffy.

Baking bread is a custom that's been around for thousands ... But once that fluffy loaf is baked and cooled, it's up to you to slice it yourself -- and that just might be the trickiest part ...