written by on 02/02/2013
Forgot I had this and as it was getting quite cold thought I would use it make some lovely bread to go with the hole made soup. Went for standard loaf and was completely confused by cups, tablespoons and fluid amounts. So I made sure that everything was brought down to grams and mls. Chose a 2lb loaf with dark crust which was about 3hrs. When it finished it was all wet, risen but no cooked so I tried putting onto No. 12 extra bake, still wet so I took the pan out and put it in the oven for about 40minutes. Eureka...cooked bread....disappointing...now I know why it was in the cupboard.
written by Charlie123456789 on 06/05/2012
I received one for my Birthday glad I didn’t buy one myself what a pain in the a**e I don’t Recommend buying one the instruction Manual is so badly put together I will be getting rid of it as it won't function as it should will defiantly be buying my bread from my local backers DON’T GET ONE THERE C**P
written by jack1bryan1 on 10/11/2011
Very disappointed not used it much in the time of having it and the heater stopped working on it, the company did not want to know about it.
written by Mirrorman8 on 29/01/2011
I have had this one for nearly a year, received as a wedding present. We no longer buy bread, and enjoy the easy to use breadmachine and the flexability for creativeness with it! Of chorse, you have that advantage with any breadmaker I suppose.
I have had a problem now and then where the bread pand falls off of the spindle which is annoying. Also the removable kneading part in the breadpan has its non stick coating peeling away which definatly isn't good.
Given the choice now, I would opt for a more expensive bread machine to be sure it was long lasting and check its reviews before buying it.
written by on 29/01/2011
Morphy Richards replaced our initial model after it failed within the guarantee period and the replacement has now also failed, after a lifespan of approx 14 months. Something within the body of the machine that connects to the rotating spindle has broken and the paddle no longer rotates. This is hardly a low cost model and I expected more from a quality manufacturer but feel that I should buy a cheaper, competitors product to replace it if 12-14 months is the lifespan of bread makers in general.
Written on: 19/01/2013
This is my 2nd breadmaker in 3 years. Same problem, fails after 15-18 months. The drive washer on underside of pan wears, it jams and then drivebelt inside machine breaks. Expensive to buy a new one every 18 months. Back to the boulangerie, always good bread.
written by on 28/12/2009
Morphy Richards Fastbake Stainless Steel 48268
I have used this for 3 years reasonably successfully although I occasionally get the pan jumping off the spindle problem reported by others. I can't believe MR would say this is supposed to happen, unless they mean as a safety feature, otherwise you would never get dough mixed properly. Sometimes the kneading blade doesn't lie flat and gets stuck in the bread but is easy to remove from the loaf. I found that both of these problems are likely if you don't clean and oil the blade properly and then it is obviously difficult to move. A very small bottle brush is useful for cleaning it out. I never had it too loose though. All the recipes are useful if a little obvious so it is quite easy to use and make up your own. I found you have to use slightly more yeast than recommended and I am always adjusting the recipes. It's important to keep to the proportions otherwise the bread can be too dry. I like the option to have a dark crust, although we tend to use medium mostly. I also like the beep to remind you to add the nuts and seeds. It even works okay on an overnight time delay. The fast loaf is not brilliant in my experience but better than old french stick! This still makes bread better than you buy in a supermarket.
The spindle on my broke after about 500 loaves but was able to order a whole replacement tin assembly for a tenner post free. I hope that this is all it costs me for the next 500!
written by SueOs on 03/11/2009
I have inherited this machine - and it came without a manual, so I am working blind and largely by experiment. I have always handmade my bread before, using an Aga, so the idea of using quick acting yeast instead of ordinary dried yeast is new to me. I have made several loaves which have collapsed at the top, although the rest of the loaf and its texture seem fine. Is there a rule which says you should not open the lid whilst it's working? I would be grateful for some tips please!
I find the whole thing a bit large and clumsy, but it is nice not to have to hand-knead the loaf in the early stages.
written by on 27/10/2009
Easy to use but indifferent results.Base of loaf always heavy and over-browned.top of loaf light and fluffy,like two totally different loaves. Tried different flours yeasts etc., similar results. Throw away bottom half of loaf and eat the top half!
written by on 01/08/2009
Nice little machine the Morphy Richards 48268, but big drawback is the small loaf size. 1.5 pound loaf is the largest.
The mixing paddle is the devil to remove from the bottom of the loaf finally leaving a paddle shape hole into the first, second and third slice.
My machine burns the base and outside of the loaf for about one inch up.
Have to say though, I'll never go back to supermarket bread again.
Bread never tasted so good.
written by emjo99 on 06/01/2009
Any one could use the Morphy Richards 48268 Breadmaker.
Programs from onr hour fifteen to just over three hours depending on what bread you make.
Made excelent pizza dough.
The instruction book provides many recepie ideas which are easy to follow. No hassel with this machine. Easy to follow instrutions and lots of different programms to use all of which have not let me down.
written by on 13/09/2008
Well, having read some of the other comments of this Morphy Richards 48268 breadmaker, it doesn't sound like I'm describing the same machine. Works flawlessly and produces delicious bread. Makes about as much noise as a dishwasher for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. I found it very easy to get the bread out of the pan. Usually the paddle stayed in the pan, but sometimes sticks in the bread. Not hard to get out though, and only leaves a small hole. I was careful to follow the instructions about seasoning the pan and soaking briefly in warm water after each use and it's been working fine. I noticed this model got a very good review in Which too.
However, the recipes in the book contain a lot of sugar and produce quite sweet tasting bread, which I personally find rather unpleasant. Despite the dire warnings in the manual about following recipes exactly, I halved the amount of sugar and got delicious results. A bit of experimentation allowed me to use my own handbaking recipes, and even make rye bread (well, half rye and half brown) The French bread setting is surprisingly good too.
Great machine and excellent value: paid for itself in months.
written by on 09/07/2008
I spoke to Morphy Richards about the pan issue on the 48268 who advised me that the pan is meant to jump out? What nonsense, if you don't re-insert the pan the machine makes a terrible noise and churns the pan around the interior. For this reason, I would not recommend this machine.
written by irene 08 on 20/04/2008
When I decided to buy a Morphy Richards 48268 Breadmaker I thought it would be hard to use, but its so easy. Step by step instructions and you just punch in your choices using the menu button. Makes great bread and loafs in under three hours. Best thing I ever bought.
written by on 26/03/2008
I'm very satisfied with my morphy richards breadmaker. Easy to use, the controls were in English, reasonably quiet in operation. Produced very good results.
written by BreadMaker06610 on 13/01/2008
Broke after 2 months of use - no spare parts available. The problem is with the spindle in the loaf tin which holds the kneading paddle inside the tin, and on the outside connects with the drive mechanism of the machine itself. The spindle appears to be very prone to seizing up, and without warning, so that the kneading paddle cannot be turned when the machine is operational. It is also not easy to clear the seizure because of the construction of the pan and the spindle mechanism which is not possible to dismantle.
written by maisiejem on 09/12/2007
Very noisy when operating
Kneader brakes,leaving bits in the bread
Leaves a huge hole in the bread, so most of it is wasted
Does not look like a loaf - have bought a much cheaper breadmaker which produces loaves that look like a loaves of bread, yippee!
Poor and very uninterested aftercare, who say it has been scientifically tested
written by zenolith66 on 08/08/2007
This is the second Morphy Richards breadmaker (same model) in the last year. The same problem with this one is that the pan jumps out in the middle of the mixing so the mixture doesn't mix and the loaf stays flat. Also the paddle is a terrible fiddle to get out of the bread and is done with great difficulty and leaves a huge hole in the middle of the bread. Phoned the Helpdesk at Morphy Richards to explain but woman kept insisting the pan is meant to jump out and it was a complete waste of time phoning. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying this and I will try and find a better one now. Very bad design of breadmaker and instructions are very poor.
written by zepinto on 22/05/2007
Instructions Manual needs to be updated. Recipes are not correct. Notwithstanding dosage units usage is explained bread making explanation needs improvements i.e. what is the role of each ingredient in each recipe. Bread recipe website for guidance on using the machine would be helpful as well as some FAQ about bread making. Think global not local.
written by lafouge on 16/03/2007
Without instructions in French or in English, how can I make bread?
written by Marinegirl on 16/01/2007
The MorphyRichards 48268 is a rubbish breadmaker - avoid this one! I bought one a week ago, have attempted to make 3 loaves and I am taking it back to the shop today.
The paddle, which is supposed to stay vertical for the mixing cycle, falls down unless you wedge it with a knob of butter. The baking tin is very difficult to insert or remove without some sort of culinary Heimlich maneuver and the tin handle bent the first time I used it.
It is very large, bordering on bulbous and the design looks cheap and tacky, with unnecessary stick on plastic bits and a wobbly lid.
Loaves were OK following minor recipe adjustments, though perhaps a little solid. On 1 out of my 3 loaves the large paddle remained stuck in the loaf, leaving about half of it with a huge hole.
I will probably try one of the highly recommended Panasonics next.
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Written on: 05/06/2011
the paddle on my morphy richards breadmaker has been replaced 3 times in as many years as the nonstick coating peels off after a few operations I complained to the company who made no comment just sent me a free blade which has done just the same. my worry is that the non stick coating material as it breaks up could be toxic