Great little machine (Morphy Richards Compact Breadmaker 48245)

Member Name: Goldberg81

Product:	Morphy Richards Compact Breadmaker 48245
Date:	28/07/09 (45 review reads)
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Advantages: Compact

Disadvantages: 3 hours for loaf

I bought this breadmaker as an introduction to breadmaking, thinking that I could upgrade to a posh model if it was a success. However, I haven't needed to.

The size is perfect if your kitchen is small or you prefer to keep the machine in the cupboard. I just leave mine on the counter as it's pretty unobtrusive.
I find that the size is just right for 2 of us. If you have a big family it may make more sense to get a larger model.

I've made loads of different types of bread in it. I started with the bread mixes but then moved on to buying the ingredients separately which is a lot cheaper. (You can even use plain flour instead of bread flour, its much cheaper).

It makes gorgeous wholemeal and white loaves. It has a 'bleep' to tell you when to add seeds/grains if you want to make granary. I've also made fruit bread and coconut loaf. There is a 'dough' setting if you want to make pizzas or bake your bread in the oven (as a french stick or rolls). All you need is a good book or scour the internet for recipes.

You have to be really organised though because the bread takes about 3 hours, so you need to plan in advance for when you need it. I get into a routine of making a loaf early evening, then eating it the next day. Depends on your lifestyle/work, etc.

The loaf can sometimes be difficult to get out but if you have greased the tin usually a good shake will loosen it.

Also, to get a softer crust wrap the loaf in a tea towel as soon as baked - this stops it getting too crusty.

Definitely a good buy, worth it for the smell of bread baking alone!

Summary: Gorgeous home-made bread

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