ZERO GLUTEN BAKER BY IMETEC
If you’re gluten intolerant, the smell of freshly baked bread can be an unwelcome temptation. But there’s no need to miss out with this bread maker – it is made specifically to help coeliacs. There are seven settings – including Italian bread and cakes. It also comes with a recipe book which includes 30 tasty treats to whip up. £199.99 from www.zeroglutenbaker.co.uk
RUSSELL HOBBS, MULTICOOKER 21850
This bread maker is Tardis-like. To the outside eye it’s not too imposing, but inside contains a healthy 5-litre capacity. However, it’s not limited to making bread – this is an all-in-one that will also rustle up stews, soups, yoghurt, and will steam and slow cook too. There are 11 functions in all. As for its baking capabilities, it may lack the many options of other bread makers, but it’s great at what it does. £69.99 from www.russellhobbs.com
MORPHY RICHARDS 48280 FASTBAKE BREADMAKER
If you’re looking for a good all-rounder at a great price, you’ll struggle to beat this bread maker. You can create your own masterpiece in under an hour and keep an eye on your bread using the viewing window. Very simple to use and clean, pop your ingredients in (there are recipes provided), choose from 12 programmes and just click start. £47.98 from www.appliancesdirect.co.uk
PANASONIC SD-ZB2512 BREADMAKER
My, what a lovely piece of kit! It’s simple to use, has great capabilities and the shiny exterior will suit most kitchens. The instructions are comprehensive, yet straightforward to follow and will highlight exactly how and where to use the accessories. Pop raisins or nuts into the dispenser, yeast into the other slot, add the rest of your ingredients to the good-sized container and you’re set. What’s particularly appealing about this gadget is the control panel which is made to be as simple as possible and will keep you updated with what stage the bread is at. £189.95 from www.johnlewis.com
LAKELAND SMALL SPACE BREAD MACHINE
If you have a small kitchen, gadgets can take up valuable space, and that’s where this little number comes in. Lovely and compact (26x34x26.5cm), while it may be small, that doesn’t mean you miss out on great functionality. On top of the bread maker, you’ll find the 12 settings and their corresponding number – something that will prove to be incredibly handy if you lose the booklet or don’t want to have to look up the details every time you bake. The 12 options include cake, French bread, whole wheat, sweet and gluten free. The booklet itself contains some great recipes with easy-to-read instructions. When you take into account its price, size and capabilities, this is a real gem. £99.99 from www.lakeland.co.uk