Keto Sourdough MasterClass™ — Equipment

Bread Machines

Where Ancient Art Meets Low-Carb Science

Choose your baking method. You only need one.

Sinless Sourdough™ works with three different baking methods. Choose the one that fits your kitchen and your lifestyle. Neither of the two machines below is objectively “better” — it comes down to what fits your kitchen, your slicing preferences, and the look you love in a finished loaf.

🍞 Horizontal Bread Machine with 2 Kneading Blades

e.g. Zojirushi BB-PDC20

Any horizontal pan bread machine with two kneading blades — such as the Zojirushi BB-PDC20. The horizontal pan produces a wider, flatter loaf that slices into 14 clean, even pieces — ideal if you like to count your macros precisely, slice for sandwiches, or want that classic sandwich-loaf shape.

The Zojirushi also allows for more manual control over the baking process, making it a great fit for more advanced keto sourdough bakers who want to shape, adjust, or intervene at different stages rather than relying entirely on a set-it-and-forget-it cycle.

• Use the European or longest available cycle
• The Lazy Baker presses start and walks away
• The Fussy Baker shapes the loaf when the machine signals

🍞 Vertical Bread Machine with 1 Kneading Paddle

e.g. KBS 17-in-1

Any vertical pan bread machine with one kneading paddle — such as the KBS 17-in-1. The vertical pan produces a tall, narrow loaf with a more artisan look and feel — a great choice if you want your bread to look like it came from a bakery, and if you’re new to bread machines and want simpler settings.

• Use the French or longest available cycle
• Often has simpler settings — a great choice if you are new to bread machines

The whole wheat program on the KBS 17-in-1 stands out because it allows the bread to remain in the machine for an extended period, maximizing its rise and ensuring thorough baking.

What Makes the KBS 17-in-1 Stand Out

• Incredibly Versatile: With 17 preset programs, it offers a wide variety of baking options including gluten-free, whole wheat, sourdough, and more
• Fully Customizable: Offers 3 loaf sizes (1, 1.5, and 2 lbs) and 3 crust colour options (light, medium, dark)
• Even Baking: Dual heaters with upper and lower heating elements ensure more consistent results
• Smart Ingredient Release: Intelligent fruit and nut dispenser automatically adds ingredients at the optimal time
• Quality Pan: The non-stick ceramic pan is designed to be durable and release bread easily
• Powerful Yet Quiet: Features a 710W motor that is both powerful and quiet (less than 40 dB)
• Convenient Features: Includes a 15-hour delay timer and 1-hour automatic keep warm function
• User-Friendly Controls: Features an intuitive digital touch panel for easy operation
• Built to Last: The fully stainless-steel body is durable and easy to clean

Note: there is also a KBS 19-in-1 model with a sourdough setting. I don’t personally own this model, so I can’t speak to how that setting performs with Sinless Sourdough™.