MORPHY RICHARDS MIXSTAR
POWER 650 watts SPEED SETTINGS 6 CAPACITY 4-litre bowl PRICE £169.99
We loved how easily this mixer kneaded bread, made cakes and whipped cream. It’s a bit noisy and doesn’t have that classic stand mixer design, but if it’s not the look you’re after, this is an immensely capable choice. It has a built-in timer that allows you to plan your baking perfectly, and its six-point speed dial is variable, giving you complete control. The Mixstar is powered through a central column that stems from its base; the whisk, dough hook and flat beater attach to this and rotate on a cog around the bowl. Unlike many mixers that have one overhead attachment, this machine has two, so it can power through tasks quickly. The attachments store in an insert that sits in the bowl, which makes this incredibly easy to store and significantly less space-intensive than other options.