Problems that may occur and ways to solve them
Different factors can influence the baking result. Below you will find examples and solutions how you can
solve the problems.
The bread has collapsed
If the bread has collapsed completely the dough has been too moist. Add less fluid. When you use fruit and
vegetables, let them drain first and dry them before you add them. You can also use a lighter flour. Another
cause might be that the dough may have rised too long. Use 1-2 g less yeast. Too much dough fluid can
also cause bread collapse or that the flour that has been added need less fluid than the recipe declares.
Add 10-20 ml less fluid for next baking.
The bread is doughy in the middle
If the middle is doughy and not baked enough, the flour may be the cause. This can happen with coarse
flour as wholemeal- or rye flour. Try with one extra kneading process when one of these flours is used:
when the appliance has ended the first kneading, shut off the appliance. Set the same programme again
and press Start. The machine will start another kneading process and more air comes into the dough. You
can also try to set the baking degree on “Dark” which gives a slightly higher temperature.
The bread has rised too much
If the bread gets bigger than normal you have added too much yeast. Check the amount and type of
yeast.
Too much sugar can also over activate the yeast. Use less sugar and be careful with dried fruit and
honey. Try to add 10-20 ml less fluid but be careful. If you reduce the fluid too much it will arrest the rising
process.
If you use too finely grounded flour it can cause over rising. These types of flour do not need as much yeast
as normal grounded flour.
The bread gets too dry
Use less flour or add 1 tbs extra fluid.
When the bread maker mix heavy doughs or when you use a programme with longer kneading time it
might make the bread maker shake during process.
Make sure to place it on a steady flat surface and not too close to the edge of the bench.
The bread is not enough baked
When you use wholemeal flour the bread crust might be too pale or not baked enough.
Check the use-by date on the yeast.
The yeast might also be affected by the temperature of the dough fluid.
Check how much salt you have added, too much salt may affect the rising/baking.
The bread gets burnt and stuck to the bowl
The bowl is scratched and/or the non stick coating is damaged. Replace with a new bowl.
FAQ - frequently asked questions
Question: Why does the size (height) and shape of the bread vary?
Answer:
Size and shape may vary depending on the temperature of the ingredients, quality and quantity
of the ingredients.
Question: My bread did not rise, why?
Answer:
You forgot to add the yeast, too small amount of yeast or too old yeast.
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