Sturdy aluminum kneading blade designed for reliable bread machine performance Key benefits Durable construction: Made from robust aluminum that resists wear and maintains functionality over time, so the blade lasts through repeated baking cycles. Easier mixing and cleanup: A nonstick coating prevents dough from sticking to the blade, reducing wasted dough and making cleanup faster. Consistent results: Engineered to mix ingredients evenly, helping achieve a uniform dough texture and improved flavor in every loaf. Direct fit for compatible machines: Designed specifically to work with SD255, SD256, SD257, SD2511, and SD2501 models to restore or improve your bread machine's kneading performance. Why you need this blade Replaces worn or damaged paddles to bring your bread machine back to efficient operation. Reduces wasted dough and time spent scraping stuck dough off the paddle. Improves dough development for better rise, crumb structure, and final taste. Performance and materials Material: strength aluminum for longterm durability and resistance to bending or breaking under normal use. Finish: Nonstick surface reduces adherence of wet dough and simplifies handcleaning. Function: Kneads and mixes ingredients uniformly across batches to produce consistent homemade bread. Compatibility Fits these models: SD255, SD256, SD257, SD2511, SD2501 Intended use: Replacement kneading blade for compatible automatic bread machines. Practical use scenarios Everyday sandwich loaves: a worn paddle to get consistent mixing and a uniform crumb for daily bread. Specialty doughs: Use for small batches of enriched doughs (e.g., cinnamon rolls or brioche) where reduced sticking lowers cleanup and dough loss. Pizza or flatbread dough: Rely on even mixing to develop gluten for better texture before baking on a stovetop or pizza stone. What to expect Simple installation into compatible machines. Smoother mixing action with less dough residue on the paddle. Longer service life compared with thin or bent replacement parts. Note: Verify compatibility with your bread machine model before .