Morphy Richards 48268

Advantages: Easy to use, great bread everytime
Disadvantages: Paddle sometimes comes out in bread

I've found this bread machine to be great and would certainly recommend it. Every loaf I've made so far has turned out great- I expected to have at least one disaster but haven't yet! BEST FEATURES Drop down paddle Delay timer Makes a variety of loaves, including bread and jam Fantastic bread everytime (so far!) EASE OF USE The bread is very easy to make. The instruction book comes with several recipies, you just measure out the ingredients ...
...to be kept away from the other liquids, especially if using the delay timer, this is easily done by putting ingredients in in the given order. The usual ingredients are water, milk powder, sunflower oil, sugar, salt, bread flour, yeast. A measuring cup and spoon are provided which makes it really easy to get the right amounts, there's also a conversion guide in the instruction book if you prefer to weigh the flour. It's very quick to get everything ... Read review

Advantages: Delicious bread without such a gaping hole in the bottom
Disadvantages: Ingredients bucket a bit stiff to manouver

I have had my original Morphy Richards breadmaker for two years and it was still in good working order but when I saw a new model in Robert Dyas, I had to go and investigate. The new model on display was boasting a drop down paddle which meant no more gaping holes in your bread after you have removed it from the tin. That has to be a plus! The fact that the price had been reduced from £70 to just under £50 swayed my decision. My current which model ...
...I unpacked this very good looking silver machine, I found an instruction book, guarantee card (for two years) and the measuring cup and spoons. The instruction book is very clear and is full of interesting recipes which include cake and jam. There are a list of baking cycle times and you can make a fast loaf in 1 hour should you wish. A normal loaf will take about 3 hours. This breadmaker is a little bulkier than my last machine and bakes a 1.5lb ... Read review

Advantages: Looks good in my kitchen!
Disadvantages: Fussy with ingredients.....

...just before christmas my old Morphy Richards one expired (after 9 years - so I couldn't complain!) In the end I decided on the Morphy Richards 48268 (as against the Panasonic that friends have raved about). THE REASONS: Financially (a big reason) it was £42 as oppossed to over £75 for the panasonic one. I liked the idea of a drop down blade, means that there is less of a hole ripped out of your bread (happened to my last breadmaker as it got old). ...
...worth the extra money - especially as I feel capable of tipping them in when it beeps I read somewhere that it takes 3hrs for a loaf (I never bother with the fast bake as it never seems worth while) as against about 4 for the panasonic. Important to me as I put on a loaf on at breakfast time (about 8am) and it is then finished in time to be tipped out (after resting for 5 mins) and can cool (making it sooo much easier to cut) in time for lunch at ... Read review

Advantages: stylish, square tall loaf, fastbake, easy to use
Disadvantages: square tall loaf

We got this replacement breadmaker for our previous M-R fastbake, which was slightly bigger, but had become broken after 3 years of weekly baking. We ended up with the smaller one because we used nectar points to get it, and this was the only breadmaker we could find in the redemption scheme. However, the different sized loaf isn't really a problem, it just feels unusual lying it on its side to cut (having a curved crust and flat top). however, apart ...
...have one other minor quibble, so I'll get it our of the way before describing the machine in more detail, it makes a big thing about having a drop down blade. If you are new to breadmakers this will mean nothing to you, but as the blade is the thing that mixes the loaf, and therefore remains in place during the baking, it provides a hole in the bottom of the finished loaf, not a big problem, just a bit ugly. however, this blade is hinged, and is ... Read review

Advantages: fresh bread as and when you like
Disadvantages: none as yet

This is my first bread maker and i have to say what a fantastic piece of kitchen equipment i have.. The gorgeous inviting smell of fresh baked bread , The ease of use what more could you want.. This magnificent appliance not only looks good but works excellent.. I have had it for a few weeks and already have baked so much bread for friends and family.. It had a nice plain yet stylish look about it with its Compact brushed s/steel design..Inside ...
...Inside the main body of the breadmaker you have a unique kneading blade which drops down during the breadmaking cycle.The blade resembles a paddle which when not kneading lies down,which is good as you dont lose any slices with big holes in them.. It is very easy to use and instructions are so clear to follow , You have the option to bake a 1.5lb or a 2lb Loaf . There are 12 different programs Basic white for your white and brown bread French for ... Read review