A thrilling thread about toasters.

[ApolloandDaphne]

I am in need of a new toaster. Mine only toasts one side of the bread and I am fed up of having to turn it round.

I currently have a Morphy Richards 4 slice one. I would like another 4 slice one in black. And like to be able put the bread in the slot sideways so it all gets toasted evenly.

Tell me about your lovely toasters as I have no idea where to start. I don't mind spending a bit of money to get a decent one. Thanks!

I like having a long slot toaster. Then it will toast the whole slice in one go. They can also toast pitta bread.

Ooh a long slot one - I hadn't considered that. I do pitta in mine and just turn them round halfway. What sort do you have @Kpo58?

Has no one else got toaster recommendations?

We have a Morphy Richards Evoke that fits sliced bread but looking at this picture www.morphyrichards.co.uk/shop-now/toasters/240115-Evoke-Special-Edition-White-and-Rose-Gold-4-Slice-Toaster I am suspicious that they are using "thin" sliced bread rather than your average Hovis to demonstrate you can fit it in portrait.

I have a Dualit Lite 4 slice. I like it a lot.

We have a DeLonghi one hats 11 years iold and going strong.

This Asda one is really good and has deep slots, toasts evenly direct.asda.com/george/home/kettles-toasters/green-gst501sg-20-stainless-steel-4-slice-toaster/050133348,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M10G10C06?shareProduct=true

Thank you. I will take a look at some of those mentioned.

They do it in black too direct.asda.com/george/home/kettles-toasters/4-slice-toaster-black/050133414,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M10G10C06?shareProduct=true

Asda George black 4-slice. Takes Warburtons bread, on its side, so you get a lovely even toast.

direct.asda.com/george/home/kettles-toasters/4-slice-toaster-black/050462842,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M10G10C06

Sadly I don't. Went right off them one morning when a mouse jumped out.

#notoastershere

Hope you get a good one though!

I only have the 2 slice one but I recommend a Dualit newgen. You can set how many slots are toasting so don’t need to waste energy if you just want 1 or 2 slices. It toasts really well and is completely repairable. Plus you can get a toastie cage for making toasties or for easy retrieval of teacakes etc, and there is also a bagel setting which is good for aforementioned teacakes, bagels etc as it just toasts one side.

www.johnlewis.com/dualit-newgen-4-slice-toaster/black/p231417651

@Thecurtainsofdestiny

Sadly I don't. Went right off them one morning when a mouse jumped out.

#notoastershere

Hope you get a good one though!

My mouse in toaster story has a different ending....... as did the mouse.

What I don’t understand about this vital toaster thread is why long slot toasters are so thin on the ground. I only ever want a long slot toaster so I can toast eg sourdough or long luttas/flatbreads. So hard to find !

I won't be getting an Asda one as I have no Asda near me. I have an Amazon voucher so it will probably come from there.

I have this and recommend.

hay.dk/en-ie/hay/accessories-8b1762fc/kitchen/cooking-e89b5bd4/sowden-toaster

@HeronLanyon for dualit toasters you can get a rack that sits on top, then you can do long things but also stuff like warming croissants. When I do pittas I usually just put them in the slot and then turn them halfway through though.

I am considering the Dualit 46205 in black at the moment.

However I also love the Cuisinart one on pistachio.

I will see if I can find pictures of them.

Sensible option

tufty me too when faced with a small slot toaster. I’m just dreading when my old long slot dies. It kind of needs to be replaced now but the options are unbelievably limited.

Beautiful option and would need the kettle to match!

We have the Dualit Architect which has been good. It can deal with bread, bagels etc of varying thickness.

I don't believe you can get spare parts (other than decorative panels) for the Dualit Architect range of toasters?

My Dualit lite also has a bagel settings and probably other things I’ve never used. It’s a good toaster though.

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