Want fresh bread without the hard work? Our expert baked her way through nine machines to find the best for white, wholemeal and gluten-free loaves
• Everything you need to make great sourdough
As a bread-loving lazy person, easy access to plump, airy loaves is always appreciated. And while buying it from a shop might be considered the laziest way to acquire it, I think making it at home can be just as convenient, especially with a decent bread maker to do all the hard bits for you.
Bread machines mix, knead, prove and bake your loaf at the touch of a button and most, including the ones I’ve tested here, produce loaves that are above and beyond your standard sandwich bread.