I was a bit dubious that it would function as advertised but much to my delight it does!  I love being able to bake a loaf using one bowl and the results are really spectacular.  Unlike some of the reviewers, my first loaf turned out great.  I did use parchment to line the baking lid.  I followed the recipe but used French style flour (instead of all purpose) for baking the first couple of loaves and I did add about one-half cup extra flour because it was too wet.  My husband would like me to bake the bread that it produces every single day!