7 Best Bread Makers 2023 | UK Chef Reviewed

One of the most popular bread makers available is this smart, functional and user-friendly machine from trusted kitchen electronics brand Russell Hobbs - and it's easy to see why! 

First off, this affordable machine allows you to bake your best bread yet in as little as 55 minutes, as well as making other fun recipes, including quick bread, gluten-free, sweetbreads, and jam. Choose from 3 crust thicknesses and enjoy the ease of dishwasher-safe pan and blades to top it off! 

The latest design from Morphy Richards is this attractive, space-efficient bread machine that produces gorgeously crusty loaves at the touch of a couple of easy-to-use buttons – it also has a few crust settings so you can really control the results. 

For buns and baps Paul Hollywood would shake your hand for, we'd highly recommend giving try this bread maker a try! It can also create perfect gluten-free loaves, plus dough for bagels, croissants, hot cross buns, and much more. 

There are several reasons why this Morphy Richards Fastbake bread maker is a bestseller. For a start, it doesn't take up much space but bakes dreamy, tasty bread in just 50 minutes, and it also has one of the largest viewing windows out there. 

Branching out? This machine also bakes pizza and cakes, and you can even whip up specialities like brioche and rye bread. It can't keep your bread warm, but there is a 13-hour preset delay, and the 3 bread sizes are handy depending on who's at breakfast!

The key advantages of the bread maker from Eonbon are the anti-heat carrying handle and its intuitive digital glass touch panel control that allows easy control of its functions. It's also completely customisable and packed with all the latest smart tech, meaning even beginners won't go wrong!

This customisation means you can plan and personalise your bake, adding nuts, fruit or anything else you fancy, and there are also 3-colour crust settings. The high speed powerful motor operates with low noise, and we think the stainless steel housing would look sharp in any kitchen. 

This compact, and rather good-looking bread maker fits seamlessly on a kitchen worktop, as its space saving design takes up minimal space. Function-wise, it has two built-in sensors to determine both internal and external temperatures to optimise each programme, and includes gluten-free options.

Though it's a bit pricier than most in our list, from pasta and cake to jam and pizza, you can really cook up a storm with this one handy machine. There's even a 13-hour preset function that allows you to bake overnight; the yeast dispenser is a bonus too!

For a bread machine that provides a fantastic range of goodies from pizza dough to cake batters and jams, try this efficient gadget from reliable Panasonic. Deep and slim, it'll fit neatly beside the toaster in most kitchens or in the cupboard to save space. 

This bread maker boasts quite a few cool functions compared to its competitors, including 115 mins fast bake time, gluten-free program and temperature controls. It does come with a useful measuring cup and an excellent LCD display too.

This bread maker produces tall, slender loaves and a plethora of other doughs and recipes! It makes around 5 or 6 slices; good for single households who only occasionally munch on baked goods, but not necessarily very long-lasting if you have multiple mouths to feed.

With physical buttons to push (rather than a fiddly touch-screen), this machine is super user-friendly and would make an excellent gift for older users or those with slightly limited mobility. Though, modern bakers may prefer something with more advanced tech.