Morphy Richards MixStar Compact Stand Mixer, Dual Rotating Beaters, Whisks & Dough Hooks, Built in Storage, Easy Clean, Dishwasher Safe, Open Top Design, Grey, 400520

Arrived in it’s original packaging which I liked. Eco friendly choice. I bought this mixer specifically for mixing dough and cakes. Definitely powerful enough for all kinds of dough. Have used this for focaccia, granary, multi-seeded and pizza dough with no issues at all. Muffins, sponge cakes and also a very fruity Christmas cake were also easy to prepare. There are quick guide cards to suggest which mixer heads and which setting to best use. These are super handy and small enough to store inside the mixer. I specifically ordered this mixer as it ranked highly as a compact mixer. I don’t have a great deal of worktop space and this easily fits in a kitchen cupboard. All the accessories fit inside the mixing bowl so it’s perfect if you’re short on space. I love the timer function, super handy for dough and the speed options. It is definitely not the quietest at higher speeds but it’s also not a big problem because let’s be honest it’s doubtful you’ll be mixing for really long periods of time. The suction pads keep the mixer in place for long periods of time but they are also easy to release when cleaning and storing the mixer. Highly recommended for the price and functionality.

Little in size but great in use. It is sturdy but not too heavy to move when needed. A unique design that allows easy use in a confined area of worktop.

I bought this stand mixer a I’ve been looking for one for some time and it was on a good offer. I’ve previously owned a Kitchen Aid heavy duty mixer, which was both fiddly and a bit large for my kitchen. This seemed to fit the bill for one that’s up to all home kitchen tasks, compact and easy to clean. It arrived on time and so far I’m happy with its robustness and versatility. It’s mixed baked, pizza and bread dough and pasta dough with no problem. It is far easier to clean than I’d expected and stores everything within itself, which really helps. I do have to agree, this is not a quiet machine, which is why I’ve taken it down from 5 to 4 stars.

I've had this 6 months now and while it does it's job reasonably well, it infuriates me. The central part that the interchangeable mixer parts attach to, can't be removed for cleaning. But water does enter into it, and it takes FOREVER to dry, as liquid (water/watery cake mix) gets trapped, and will dribble out of it endlessly. I usually have to rest it at an angle on a tea towel and leave it a day. Not worth it.

I bought this item on sale a few weeks ago, to make bread dough. I've made a couple of loaves with differing hydration and both have turned out great. The mixer couldn't be simpler to use, with a timer that counts up to 10 minutes (after which time, if it's been running continuously, you'll need to stop and let it cool down for 20 minutes or so) and a dial for speed and that's it. It feels solid and well made and the attachments are neatly stored in a caddy that sits in the bowl when not in use, which I really appreciate because I can't lose track of them or get frustrated with them taking up space in drawers. The suction power is enough to ensure the mixer doesn't move about while in use. Unlike other reviews, I don't find it super noisy. I'm happy with my purchase and hope it stands up to the test of time.

I like that it’s quick to mix and easy to use, made a great lemon cake first time use - easer to wash in the dish washer than by hand - is a bit noisy but can live with that - was a bit expensive but sure saves all that hand mixing I have been doing sometimes with an electric whisk so the main thing is it saves so much time with good results.

Bought for making stiff sourdough after my stand mixer kept popping open in defiance. BREAD: it works well for mixing and kneading bread, has a built in time tracker. ISSUE: Incredibly LOUD. FIX: I now have a set of kitchen earplugs, set it on a thick carpeted board stolen from an unused cat tree and wrap a towel around where the bowl meets the base to dampen the noise and close the kitchen door to not terrorise the animals. Sometimes use the “kitchen pillow” (mentioned below) ISSUE: doesn’t work well with small batches FIX: only use for larger quantities (500g flour and more) ISSUE: the rim can get coated with slurry and not incorporated FIX: always add dry before wet ISSUE: the feeding hatch will fall in if you’re not careful replacing it on the lid. FIX: a thick line of coloured food grade silicone around the edge and the handle made it non-slip. ISSUE: the bread paddles are textured so they can be a bit of a pain to clean if not done immediately. FIX: A quick wipe of paddles and top of bowl stem with oil before using ISSUE: dense bread will kick the lid off FIX: I sometimes smother it with a heavy pillow like I’m in its will. WHIPPING: Whips well if enough liquid is used. ISSUE: doesn’t whip smaller amounts FIX: use for larger batches: making sure the beaters are at least 2cm covered. Conclusion: I needed it after an injury so stuck with it despite its banshee screeching (I can’t emphasise this enough). I don’t expect it to last, the paddles are plastic which in itself suggests they will not make it the year, but I figure the beaters etc will make it longer so like my stand mixer, it’ll be retired to large batch cakes and whips eventually.

I've just used it to make the Christmas cake. The best mixer I have ever owned. Mixed up 2x 10" Dundee cake batters at the same time. The bowl is much better thany stand mixer. Looking forward to making the Yule log tomorrow. Very impressive so far.

Die Küchenmaschine ist angenehm im Gebrauch und sieht wundervoll aus. Auch der Organizer für die Einzelteile ist durchdacht und ist ein klares Kaufargument. Einziger Nachteil für kleine Haushalte ist die Größe der Rührschüssel. Sie ist für kleine Mengen ungeeignet. Gäbe es das Gerät mit kleinerem Ausmaß würde ich sie sofort kaufen.

Excellent doing well until now

Absolutely love this mixer I haven’t used it as yet but as for appearance and size and testing the speed. It is PERFECT. Thank you so much fast shipping. Highly recommend this mixer. They are rare to find value for money compact but super size bowl LOVE IT

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My wife loves this Mixer. It takes the effort out of kneading bread dough by hand. It also makes great pastry and other whisking jobs in the kitchen using it's powerful motor. Be aware it comes with a UK plug so an adaptor is needed. My wife highly recommends this Morphy Richards Mixer to others.