Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs 27260: features and buying advice
12 programmes, 750g or 1kg loaves
Editorial review Reviewed 27 October 2026 How we assess products
The Russell Hobbs 27260 has 12 programmes, including a dedicated gluten-free setting, with 750g and 1kg loaves and three crust options. It can produce gluten-free bread with a good rise and texture, making it a useful budget starting point. Other recipes have been less consistent: use a proven recipe sized for the machine rather than assuming all flour blends are interchangeable. There is a viewing window, delay timer, ingredient prompt and one-hour keep warm, but no automatic dispenser. Opinions on the controls vary, and its small screen and unnamed buttons can be awkward in bright light. Flour may remain outside the loaf; fruit bread can be drier and jam runny. The Tefal Pain et Delices PF240E40 offers broader food-making options, while Panasonic’s SD-B2510 is the everyday upgrade.
Key facts
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- Settings
- 12
- Loaf sizes
- 750g and 1kg
- Gluten-free
- Dedicated programme
Strengths
- Encouraging gluten-free texture and rise with suitable recipes
- Family-sized loaves without premium pricing
- Useful everyday baking functions
Limitations
- Recipes can be inconsistent; controls are harder to read in bright light
- No automatic ingredient dispenser
- Jam can be runny and fruit bread drier
- Some flour may remain on the loaf exterior
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