Over priced (Morphy Richards 48268 Fastbake Breadmaker)

Member Name: chloelouise09

Product:	Morphy Richards 48268 Fastbake Breadmaker
Date:	15/09/09 (168 review reads)
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Advantages: Great dough making facility

Disadvantages: Overcooked loafs

I was given this as a present a couple of months ago, my first impression was that it is very stylish with the brushed stainless steel surround and matched everything we have in the kitchen. This items comes with all measuring equipment need (measuring cup and spoons) and also came with a recipe book which is rather handy.
The fold down paddle was personally my first let down. This 'apparently' fold down before the bread bakes to reduce the size of the hole left during baking, still to this day I have not seen this work. Not sure if anyone else has had this problem?
When it comes to baking loafs of bread in this machine I think it could be better. Our first loaf was nothing special, it seemed that the crust was just too hard and dark as if it had over cooked.
The only thing that seems to work perfectly in this is the dough. There is a facility so it makes the dough and then you can make rolls etc by hand. This seems to be the better option, the bread stays soft and isn't too hard and dry on the outside.
Other bonus features of this breadmaker would be the cake and jam making facility, although I have yet to try and of these functions out.
My overall opinion on this item is standard, I have previously had breakmakers and to be honest I would recommend that you purchase a different one.

Summary: Not the best out there on the market

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