Breville the Custom Loaf BBM800, Instruction Book

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PAge heAder..... TIPS FOR BETTER BREAd MAKING
MEASURING ANd WEIGHING INGREdIENTS
With bread maker baking, the most important step is accurately
measuring and weighing ingredients. The bread pan has a
limited capacity so ingredients must be measured accurately
to prevent overflow onto the heating elements and to ensure
the recipes rise and taste properly. For best results, always
accurately measure and weigh ingredients and add them to
the bread pan in the order listed in the recipe.
LIqUId MEASURING CUPS
For liquid ingredients, use transparent plastic or glass liquid
measuring cups with the measurements marked clearly on
the side. Do not use non-transparent plastic or metal measuring
cups unless they have measurement markings on the side. Place
the cup on a horizontal flat surface and view markings at eye
level. The level of the liquid must be aligned to the appropriate
measurement mark. An inaccurate measurement can affect the
critical balance of the recipe. Liquid ingredients should be 27°C
unless stated otherwise.
dRy MEASURING CUPS ANd SPOONS
For dry ingredients, use plastic or metal dry measuring cups and
spoons. Do not use tableware cups or spoons. It is important to
spoon or scoop the dry ingredients loosely into the cup. There is
no need to sift flour. Do not tap the cup or pack the ingredients
into the cup unless otherwise directed eg. packed brown sugar.
This extra amount can affect the critical balance of the recipe.
Level the top of the cup by sweeping the excess with the back
of a knife or spoon handle. Dry ingredients should be at room
temperature 20°C-25°C unless stated otherwise.
When using measuring spoons for either liquid or dry
ingredients such as yeast, sugar, salt or dry milk, measurements
should be level, not heaped.
WEIGHING SCALES
For consistent results it is recommended to use weighing scales
if possible as they provide greater accuracy than measuring
cups. Place a container onto the scale, tare (or zero) the scales,
then spoon or pour ingredients in until the desired weight
is achieved.