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Try using less flour (a tsp. at a
time),
or more yeast (1/4 tsp.
at a time).
This could also be the result of
using old flour or the wrong type
of flour for the recipe.
Try using more flour (a tsp. more
at a time), or less water or liquid
(a tsp. less at a time). Do not lift
the lid too often during baking.
This is usually the result of
forgetting to add salt to
the recipe.
Try using less yeast (1/4 tsp. less
at a time). This could also be the
result of forgetting to add salt
to the recipe or forgetting to put
the kneading blade into the
baking pan.
There are several possible
solutions. Try using less flour
(a tsp. less at a time), more yeast
(1/4 tsp. more at a time), or less
water (a tsp. less at a time).
This could also be the result of:
• forgetting to add salt to
the recipe,
•using old flour or the wrong
kind of flour for the recipe,
• using old yeast,
• or using water that is too hot
(except otherwise noted in the
recipes and for ExpressBake
®
setting recipes).
The bread has a heavy,
thick texture.
The bread is not baked
completely in the center.
The bread has a coarse texture.
The bread rose too much.
The bread did not rise enough.
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AKING
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ROBLEM
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OLUTION
This is usually a result of using
too much flour or not enough
water. Try using less flour (a tsp.
less at a time), or try using more
water (1/4 tsp. more at a time).
This is usually the result of
adding too much sugar to the
recipe. Try using less sugar
(1 Tbsp. at a time). You can
also try selecting a lighter
crust color selection.
This is usually the result of
repeatedly lifting the lid of the
bread machine or leaving the
lid open while the bread is
baking. Be sure the lid is shut
while the breadmaker is in
operation. You can also try
selecting a darker crust color
selection.
There are several possible
solutions. The bread may have
been left in the bread pan too
long after baking. Remove the
bread from the pan sooner and
allow it to cool. Try using more
flour (a tsp. at a time), or less
yeast (1/4 tsp. at a time), or less
water or liquid (a tsp. at a
time). This could also be the
result of forgetting to add salt
to the recipe.
The bread has a floured top.
The bread is too brown.
The bread is not brown
enough.
The sides of the bread collapse
and the bottom of the bread
is damp.
B
AKING
P
ROBLEM
S
OLUTION
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