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What Ingredients To Use.
To achieve an optimum loaf of bread, always
use fresh, quality ingredients.
Australia only - see insert for New Zealand
variations in recipes and ingredients.
Flour
A good quality flour should be used.
Recommended brands of flour include
Tip Top™, White Wings™, Defiance™, Greens™
and Mothers Choice™. A high protein bread
flour can also be used.
Generic brands of flour may give
inconsistent results.
It is important to weigh the flour required for
each recipe as flour naturally aerates. This will
ensure a perfectly baked loaf.
Bulk packs of flour may be used, however the
result of your bread may vary. The texture and
height of the bread will be inconsistent if the
flour is stored for long periods of time in
unsatisfactory conditions. Purchase bulk packs
of flour only if baking constantly.
Yeast
Bulk packs of yeast and yeast sachets such as
Fermipan™, Tandaco™, Kitchen Collection™
and Defiance™ can be used.
If using a combined yeast and Bread Improver
such as Winns Easy Bake™ or from Tandaco™,
we suggest you experiment with measurements
to achieve optimum results.
Bread Improver
The use of Bread Improver is recommended for
all recipes to achieve optimum results.
Bread Improver will increase the gluten content
of the flour mix. It will also influence the
structure, size and texture of the bread, so that
it does not collapse when baking.
The suggested quantity to use is stated in all
recipes.
Bread Improver has a flour like texture and can
be purchased through health food shops or
through selected supermarkets.
Bread mixes
A variety of bread mixes such as Defiance™ and
Kitchen Collection™ can be used in your bread
maker. Directions of use should be supplied on
the bread mix packaging.
Some bulk bread mixes may require the use of a
bread improver. If the centre of the baked bread
is collapsing, a bread improver may need to be
added. This should be done by trial and error
by adding
1
/
2
teaspoon of bread improver at one
time until desired results are achieved.
We recommend you contact the Bread Mix
manufacturer for further information on the
use of their product.
Hints
• Different brands of yeast, used with different
brands of flour, will influence the size and
texture of your bread. Experiment with
these ingredients to determine which
combination of ingredients gives you the
best result.
• It is normal for breads to be inconsistent in
height and texture even if you are using the
same ingredients time and time again. This
inconsistency is usually influenced by the
natural varying protein levels of wheat
in the flour.
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