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Q: Why is the texture/consistency of my bread not as I expected?
A: The most common reason is that the ingredients weren’t measured exactly.
When measuring dry ingredients, make sure to tap and scrape the measuring
cup to ensure you have exactly the amount you need. For liquids, make sure to
measure at eye level on a flat surface; the center of the meniscus (the curve you
see at the surface of the liquid) should be even with the measuring line. For more
information, please see the Measuring Ingredients article in the Baking Tips
section of our website.
Q: Why does my bread have floured corners?
A: Sometimes flour in the corner of the bread pan may not have been completely
kneaded into the dough. You can simply scrape it off with a knife.
Q: Why does my bread have a slightly soggy quality to it?
A: Your bread loaf was most likely left in your breadmaker after baking was
completed. Bread left in its loaf pan after baking that is not cooled on a wire rack
can have a soggy quality to it. Although your breadmaker has a 60-minute keep
warm cycle, it is recommended to remove bread immediately after baking.
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Q: Why do I keep the dry/liquid ingredients separated in the bread pan before
I place the pan into the baking chamber?
A: The main reason is to keep the yeast separated from the liquid ingredients. As
a live substance, yeast will start to react with any liquid ingredient as soon as it
comes into contact with it. You want to keep the yeast away from the liquids until
it’s ready to be mixed by your breadmaker to provide the best taste, texture and
consistency in your finished bread. This is especially true if you’re using the delay
bake timer.
Q: Can ingredients be halved or doubled?
A: No. If there is too small an amount of ingredients in the bread pan, the
kneading paddle cannot knead as it’s designed to work. If there is too large an
amount, the bread rises out of bread pan and spills over the sides.
Q: Can fresh milk be used in place of dry milk?
A: Yes, but you will need to make some adjustments to keep the volume of
ingredients the same. Decrease the amount of water used equal to the amount
of milk being added to ensure the volume is the same. Also note that fresh milk
is not recommended when using the delay bake timer, because it may spoil while
sitting in bread pan.
Q: Can I substitute butter for oil?
A: Yes. Simply melt the butter (cool to room temperature before adding) and add
it in place of the oil. Since both of these are liquid ingredients, the volume will be
the same and no adjustments need to be made.
Q: Can I use prepackaged bread and cake mixes in my breadmaker?
A: Yes. When using a prepackaged bread mix, simply select the bread making
cycle that best fits the type of bread you’re making (e.g. WHITE cycle for white
bread). For cake mixes, use the QUICK BREADS baking cycle.
