I've had a Toastmaster bread machine for years and have used it many times. I started out making white bread according to machine instructions. It worked but I wasn't too fond of the bread. The taste was OK, but it wasn't "store bought" texture. Why did I expect it to be as I would not use preservatives and/or anything else they have in there.
Then, I tried both rye and wheat bread in loaves. Same outcome. It was bread but not the same.
So, I have settled on using the machine to make dough. There is a crusty loaf french bread recipe which is quite good and it is crusty. When eaten after baking in the oven, it is wonderful. The next day, it's a "no go."
There's also a recipe for pecan sticky buns. Fabulous! My pecan tree had tons this year so making these is very inexpensive. I make a batch...about 16 or so...eat some and then freeze the remainder. Once thawed, slice in half, butter the bottoms, put into skillet to brown. Once again, fabulous!
I don't know what you're looking for in your finished bread, but from my experience, it was not worth fretting over. Find something you can make and enjoy.