Baking bread is in part a science and each
ingredient plays an important role.
Care should be taken when weighing and
measuring ingredients to achieve accuracy
and consistency.
Recipes in this Instruction Book have been
developed using Australian Metric Weights
and Measurements.
The New Zealand tablespoon is 5ml less
than the Australian tablespoon, so care
should be taken when measuring
ingredients to compensate for the variance.
For example,
1 Australian tablespoon = 1 New Zealand
tabl 1 New Zealand teaspoon.
It is important to note that New Zealand
ingredients, especially flour and yeast, can
differ from Australian equivalents. In the
Vital Ingredients section (Pages 18) suitable
New Zealand products have been listed.
We suggest these New Zealand products be
substituted for the Australian products in the
Easy Bake Recipe Section.
For further New Zealand bread making
assistance Telephone: 0800 273 235.
METRIC WEIGHING SCALES
For accuracy and consistent results it is
recommended that a set of metric weighing
scales be used to weigh larger quantities as
they provide greater accuracy and
consistency than measuring cups.
Tare (zero) the scales with the container in
position then spoon or pour ingredients in
until the desired weight is achieved.
METRIC MEASURING CUPS
AND SPOONS
If using graduated metric measuring cups, it
is important to spoon the dry ingredients
loosely into the required cup. Do not tap the
cup on the bench or pack the ingredients
into the cup unless otherwise directed. Level
the top of the cup with a knife. When using
graduated metric measuring spoons, level
the top of the spoon with a straight edged
knife or spatula.
DO NOT USE TABLEWARE CUPS OR SPOONS
METRIC LIQUID
MEASURING JUGS
If using a graduated, metric measuring jug,
place jug on a flat surface and check for
accuracy at eye level.
DO NOT USE TABLEWARE JUGS OR
MEASURING CUPS
WEIGHING AND MEASURING
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STEP 12. CUTTING THE BREAD
Before cutting the bread, check that the
kneading blade has been removed from the
bottom of the baked bread.
When the bread is cool, cut it on a firmly-
seated breadboard using a serrated-edge
knife or electric knife. A standard blade knife
is likely to tear the bread.
Breville recommends using the Breville
Bread Slicing Guide – Model BS1. This
foldable lightweight cutting guide is the ideal
accessory for any bread maker. The guide
slots ensure even slices every time when
using a serrated bread knife or electric
knife.
STEP 13. STORE THE BREAD
Store the bread in a freezer bag or a
sealable bread box. To store for more than a
few days, place the bread into a freezer bag,
expel the air, seal, label and date. Bread
may be frozen for up to one month.
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BAKING YOUR FIRST LOAF cont’d
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Australian Metric Measurements
Mls
1 teaspoon
5
1 tablespoon
20
1 cup
250
FOR NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMERS
New Zealand Metric Measurements
1 teaspoon
5
1 tablespoon
15
1 cup
250
In general, water weighs the
same in grams as it
measures in millilitres
