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Why do bread machines make tall vertical loaves instead of normal sandwich shapes?
Reviewer consensus
Most affordable machines (Elite Gourmet, Neretva, OSIPOTO) use a single vertical pan, which produces a tall loaf that reviewers note can be awkward to slice for sandwiches. Machines like the Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme and KBS Pro use a horizontal pan with two paddles to produce a more traditional rectangular loaf. If sandwich shape matters, look for a horizontal, dual-paddle design.