Breadmaker

[gavroche]

I am thinking of getting one of these shortly as I like the smell of warm, fresh bread. The one I am thinking about is Morphy Richards 48280. Has anyone got one and if so, what do you think of it?

 

[stephec]

Whenever this question gets asked on here the answer is Panasonic, and rightly so.

I've had one for a couple of years now and it's spot on.

If you're not in a rush for one keep an eye on Amazon, half price offers pop up now and again.

 

[sight-pin]

Theirs a thread already made about bread makers you may like https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/recommend-to-me-a.190018/

 

[swee'pea99]

Ebay is your friend. These come up all the time either unused (aka wedding present) or used once or twice ('seemed like a good idea, but turns out we can't be bothered.') Cookworks is another make worth considering.

 

[biggs682]

we have used it about 5 times in 12 years

 

[mybike]

I am thinking of getting one of these shortly as I like the smell of warm, fresh bread. The one I am thinking about is Morphy Richards 48280. Has anyone got one and if so, what do you think of it?

Check the charity shops. I think I saw one in Llandudno this week.

 

[JtB]

Another vote here for Panasonic.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Breadmakers pah! I started baking by hand when my Panasonic broke and I've carried on that way. It only takes a few minutes of your actual time, the rest of the time the bread knows what to do and gets on with it on its own.

 

[Crackle]

Breadmakers pah! I started baking by hand when my Panasonic broke and I've carried on that way. It only takes a few minutes of your actual time, the rest of the time the bread knows what to do and gets on with it on its own.

Congratulations: You have reached the next level of nuanced middle classishness. Soon you will be extolling the virtues of home made artisan sourdough.

I'm already there by the way. The breadmaker is languishing in the cupboard.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Breadmakers pah! I started baking by hand when my Panasonic broke and I've carried on that way. It only takes a few minutes of your actual time, the rest of the time the bread knows what to do and gets on with it on its own.

I used my Panasonic 255 for at least the past six or seven years, baking at least two loaves a week with it. But, like you, I have recently discovered the joy of baking by hand, particularly sourdough breads. I still have the Panasonic and use it when I need a loaf in a hurry. (That's usually because someone has eaten all my fresh sourdough and left me nothing for making my lunches.)

I'm midway through making a loaf now, Fig & Fennel.

 

[Brandane]

Panasonic SD-2500.
You will never again be able to eat that mass produced sh!te that supermarkets call bread.

 

[Dave7]

Mine is a Morphy Richards Fastbake. Ive never used the fastbake option as it clearly states the results are not as good.
I cant comment on the Panasonic but my M R is fine. It takes less than 5 minutes to throw everything in then everything is done for you.

 

[aferris2]

I managed to kill my M R after about 2 years of constant use by washing the tin in the sink. What I didn't realise was that the bearing in the base of the tin was rusting up and eventually siezed completely. Replaced with a Panasonic which is still going after 5 years. It does say "never immerse in water" in the instructions so I just give it a quick wipe-down after every use (no mention of that in the M R instructions).
I've tried baking by hand, but it doesn't work for me.

 

[jayonabike]

I make bread the proper way, knead by hand and bake in the oven. Well worth the effort.

 

[numbnuts]

Mine is a Morphy Richards Fastbake. Ive never used the fastbake option as it clearly states the results are not as good.
I cant comment on the Panasonic but my M R is fine. It takes less than 5 minutes to throw everything in then everything is done for you.

That's what I have, never used the fast bake either