Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Toastmaster
1185 Bread Machine

Butter churn and Bread Stick programs. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Toastmaster 1185 is a specialty-oriented bread machine with a 2 lb maximum and ten selector entries: three Basic crust settings, Insta, Whole Wheat, French, Sweet, Dough, Bread Stick, and Butter. Its Butter program churns cream without heating, and Bread Stick uses a separate pan, holder, and tubes. A 12-hour delay serves eligible cycles, while bread cycles receive a one-hour Keep Warm period.

Consider it for

For a used-machine buyer who values butter churning or bread sticks and can verify the special parts are included..

Look elsewhere if

Not for shoppers needing a confirmed loaf-size selector, dedicated Gluten-Free or Jam program, or a guarantee that special accessories accompany a used machine.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The guide documents Whole Wheat, Dough, Bread Stick, and Butter functions.
  • Butter churns cream without heating in a dedicated 30-minute cycle.
  • Eligible cycles can use a 12-hour delay and one-hour Keep Warm.

What to weigh up

  • The manual states a 2 lb maximum but does not document selectable loaf-size positions.
  • Bread Stick baking depends on a separate pan, holder, and tubes.
  • No dedicated Gluten-Free, Jam, or Cake setting is listed.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered1185
Loaf sizeUp to 2 lb; selectable size positions are not documented
Specialty programsTen menu entries include Bread Stick and Butter
Timing and control12-hour delay on eligible cycles; one-hour Keep Warm after bread baking

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 2, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

One manual, separate model identities

The Toastmaster guide names Models 1185 and 1176S, but does not establish that they are interchangeable retail variants. The frozen candidate group is model 1185, and its profile stays separate from both 1176S and the other Toastmaster numbers. The historical Amazon ASIN has no verified current listing crosswalk. A matching brand or shared guide is not enough to transfer a retail identity or accessories.

Ten selector entries and their uses

The manual lists Basic Light, Basic Medium, Basic Dark, Insta, Whole Wheat, French, Sweet, Dough, Bread Stick, and Butter. The maker states a 2 lb maximum, but the control information does not show a separate loaf-size button, so no exact 1 lb or 2 lb selector is claimed. Insta saves time but is described as producing a shorter, denser loaf; the guide does not support a reliable exact cycle duration.

Bread Stick depends on its kit

The Bread Stick course uses dough prepared in the machine and requires a separate bread-stick pan, holder, and tubes for shaping and baking. Those parts are not guaranteed by a historical listing or by the model name. A buyer evaluating a used 1185 should check that each piece is present and in usable condition. This accessory dependency is central to whether the specialty program is practical.

Butter and scheduling

The Butter setting churns cream for 30 minutes under a dedicated lid; it does not heat the inner case. The delay timer reaches 12 hours on eligible programs but excludes Bread Stick and Butter. Keep Warm holds bread for up to an hour after bread cycles, not after every selector entry. These program-specific limits matter when planning an overnight loaf or expecting the machine to keep a specialty output warm.

A cautious purchase fit

The 1185 can suit someone who wants a Whole Wheat loaf, dough preparation, or the unusual butter and bread-stick functions. It is less suitable when exact batch-size settings, a dedicated Gluten-Free menu, an automatic add-in dispenser, or a known pan material are necessary. The manual does not establish a current retail offer or accessory bundle for the old candidate ASIN; use the exact-model search and confirm a specific unit before buying.

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Before you buy

What is the maximum loaf size?

The guide says the machine can bake up to 2 lb, but it does not document selectable loaf-size positions.

What does the Butter program do?

It churns cream for about 30 minutes under its lid and does not heat the machine's inner case.

What accessories does Bread Stick need?

The manual calls for a dedicated bread-stick pan, holder, and tubes in addition to the bread maker.

Does it include a Gluten-Free cycle?

No dedicated Gluten-Free program appears in the Toastmaster selector list.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The Toastmaster 1185 is a specialty-oriented bread machine with a 2 lb maximum and ten selector entries: three Basic crust settings, Insta, Whole Wheat, French, Sweet, Dough, Bread Stick, and Butter. Its Butter program churns cream without heating, and Bread Stick uses a separate pan, holder, and tubes. A 12-hour delay serves eligible cycles, while bread cycles receive a one-hour Keep Warm period.

Is it the right fit?

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