Best Toaster for Sourdough: 4 Picks from £21.21

Our picks

Best overall: CUSIMAX 4 Slice Toaster with Extra-Long Slots, 1500W (£51.87). The listing describes extra-long slots for artisan bread, thick-cut sourdough, crumpets and bagels. It has 9 browning levels, a Quick Glance function to check toast mid-cycle, a high-lift lever, cancel, reheat and defrost functions, a stainless steel housing with side cooling vents and a removable crumb tray.

Best 4-slice wide slot: Breville Curve 4 Slice Toaster with High Lift & Wide Slots (£36.99). Breville's Curve has four variable-width slots for thick and thin slices, variable browning control and a Lift & Look function so you can check toast mid-cycle. High Lift helps you remove smaller pieces, and there are defrost, reheat and cancel functions plus a removable crumb tray, non-slip base and cord storage.

Best 2-slice: Breville Bold 2 Slice Toaster with High-Lift & Wide Slots (£30.00). For smaller households, the Bold is a two-slice model with variable-width slots for thick and thin bread, illuminated controls and variable browning. Like the Curve it offers Lift & Look, High Lift, defrost, reheat and mid-cycle cancel, with a removable crumb tray, non-slip base and cord storage.

Best budget: Quest 4 Slice Toaster with 6 Settings 1400W (£21.21). The cheapest pick here is a 1400W four-slice toaster with extra wide slots, described as ideal for mid to large families. It has 6 browning settings, a cancel button, reheat and defrost options for bread straight from the freezer, a removable crumb tray and integrated cord storage.

What to look for in a toaster for sourdough bread

Slot width and length: sourdough slices are often thicker and taller than sliced bread, so wide, variable-width or extra-long slots matter more than slice count. A long slot can take a full oval slice rather than half.

High-lift lever: dense, chunky slices and smaller pieces are easier to lift out without fingers going near the elements.

Browning range: sourdough's dense crumb and thick crust can take longer to colour, so a wide browning dial plus a mid-cycle check (Lift & Look or Quick Glance) helps avoid burnt edges.

Defrost setting: many people slice and freeze a sourdough loaf to keep it fresh, so a defrost button lets you toast straight from frozen.

Prices and availability were checked on Amazon UK on 13 October 2026 and can change at any time. Specifications above are taken from the Amazon listings; check the current listing for full details before you order.