✔
Do measure ingredients accurately — weighed
measurements are in fact more accurate than
volume measurements.
✔
Do use bread flour unless recipe states
otherwise.
✔
Do check use by dates on ingredients.
✔
Do add ingredients to the bread pan in the
order stated in the recipe
✔
Do store opened ingredients in airtight
containers.
✔
Do use ingredients at room temperature.
✘ Don’t use flour that contains a protein level of
less than 11% i.e. generic brands of plain flour.
✘ Don’t use tableware cups and spoons for
measuring.
✘ Don’t use compressed yeast.
✘ Don’t use hot water or liquids.
✘ Don’t use metal objects to remove the
kneading blades from the bread pan or cooked
loaf of bread, as this may cause damage to the
non-stick coating.
✘ Don’t operate the machine if any ingredients
have spilled over or around the element. Wipe
away any spills first to prevent smoking
occurring in the baking cycle.
Never use the delay timer setting in recipes that
contain perishable items, such as eggs, cheese,
milk, cream and meats.
Never use self-raising flour to make yeasted
bread unless recipes states otherwise.
Never immerse your bread machine or bread pan
in water.
Tip: If you live in a high altitude (above 900m) you
will probably need to alter your bread recipe,
as the higher the altitude the lower the air
pressure, the faster the dough will rise. Try
reducing the yeast by
1
/
4
teaspoon
Tip: Flour properties can alter on a seasonal
basis, therefore it may be necessary to
adjust the water and flour ratio. This can be
determined after ten minutes of the kneading
cycle. Simply open the lid of the Bread
Master Big Loaf and if the dough is too
sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time
until the dough reaches a firmer consistency.
If the dough is too dry add more water, 1
teaspoon at a time until a softer, more pliable
dough results. After being properly kneaded
dough, with the correct amount of water,
should appear smooth and silky.
Tip: When handshaping dough for rolls, weigh
each piece of dough for more evenly sized
results.
Hints & Tips
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Hints & Tips to better
bread making
