Breville BBM 600 User Manual

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Model BBM600 Issue 1/08

BBM600

ikon™ Baker’s Oven Instructions

and Recipes

Contents

	Page
Welcome	4
Breville Recommends Safety First	5
Know your Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven	6
Beginner’s Guide to Baking Your First Loaf	3
Weighing and Measuring	6
The Vital Ingredients	7
Hints and Tips for Better Bread Making	9
Questions and Answers	20
Control Panel Messages	21
Troubleshooting – Recipe	22-23
Troubleshooting – ikon™ Baker’s Oven	22-23
Care, Cleaning and Storage	24
Easy Bake Recipes	R1
Notes	R41

Congratulations

on the purchase of your new Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven

Welcome

We have designed this bread machine with you, our valued customer, in mind.

The Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven will bake a family size 1.25Kg loaf, a large 1Kg loaf or a medium 750g loaf. It’s easy to use, as indicated in the ‘Beginner’s guide to your first loaf’ on page 13.

You will find over 150 delicious recipe ideas to try in our Easy Bake recipe section, including recipes for prepackaged bread mixes.

The ikon™ Baker’s Oven features the exclusive fruit and nut dispenser which automatically drops fruits, nuts and herbs into the dough at the right time – no need to wait.

The Pause function is ideal for creative bread making. It allows you to remove the dough for shaping, filling or braiding. You can even score the top of the loaf (just before baking) for a rustic-style bread, or decorate your bread with a glaze and poppy seeds.

You can also make dough for rolls or loaves to bake in your conventional oven. Use the Bread Dough Setting to do the mixing and kneading for you, then shape and bake the bread yourself.

The Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven also features a Pasta Dough setting to make your favourite flavoured pasta dough and a Pizza Dough setting for delicious home-made pizzas.

In addition the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will bake superb yeast free or gluten free breads.

Finally, if you enjoy waking up to the aroma of freshly baked bread every morning, the 13 hour Preset Timer on the ikon™ Baker’s Oven makes it easy to do so.

For our New Zealand customers we have included information relating to variances in measurements and availability of ingredients.

Before making your first loaf of bread, please read this book thoroughly to ensure you get the best results.

We wish you, your family and friends much enjoyment from the superb range of breads you can bake and doughs you can knead in your Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven.

Breville recommends safety first

At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE ikon™ BAKER’S OVEN

•Carefully read all instructions before operation and save for future reference.

•Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the ikon™ Baker’s Oven for the first time.

•To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.

•Do not place the bread machine near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water, flour and other substances. Vibration during the kneading cycles may cause the machine to move slightly.

•Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Position the appliance at a

minimum distance of 10cm away from walls. This will help prevent the possibility of discolouration due to radiated heat.

•Always operate the bread machine on a stable and heat resistant surface. Do not use on a cloth-covered surface, near curtains or other flammable materials.

•Do not operate the bread machine on a sink drain board.

•Always ensure the bread machine is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

•The bread machine is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

•The lid and the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.

•The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the bread machine to cool before cleaning any parts.

•Steam vents are very hot during baking. Do not place anything on top of the lid.

•Do not cover the air vents when the bread machine is in use.

•Use oven mitts when removing the hot bread pan and the bread or jam from the pan.

•Take care when pouring jam from the bread pan as the jam is extremely hot.

•Do not place any ingredients directly into the baking chamber. Place ingredients into the bread pan only.

•Do not pour any liquids into the Fruit and Nut Dispenser.

•Do not place fingers or hands inside the bread machine during operation. Avoid contact with moving parts.

•Ensure the bread machine is switched off and then unplugged from the power outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

•Do not immerse the bread pan in water. Doing so may interfere with the free movement of the drive shaft. Wash only the interior of the bread pan.

•Do not leave the lid standing open for extended periods of time.

•Always ensure the kneading blade is removed from the base of the baked loaf prior to slicing.

•Keep the inside and outside of the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

•Unwind the power cord fully before use.

•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water

•Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

•The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the power cord, power plug or appliance becomes damaged in any way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Breville Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

•Any maintenance, other than cleaning, should be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.

•This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injuries.

•The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

CAUTION: THE LID AND THE OUTER SURFACE MAY GET HOT WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING. THE TEMPERATURE OF ACCESSIBLE SURFACES MAY BE HIGH WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING.

STEAM VENTS ARE VERY HOT DURING BAKING.

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Removable lid

Viewing window

Automatic fruit & nut dispenser

Collapsible kneading blade

LCD screen

Control panel

Bread pan handle

Oven (baking chamber)

Non-stick coated bread pan

It is important that the bread pan is securely inserted into the base of the baking chamber to enable the kneading blade to operate correctly. This is achieved by placing the bread pan into the baking chamber and pushing down firmly until the pan is in position. (Refer to page 13, step 4).

Standard kneading blade

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The Control Panel

The Control Panel is designed to perform several functions. The LCD screen indicates the setting selected, loaf size, crust colour, etc. and the completion time for the setting. The various buttons are used to select the functions and to start or stop the Breville ikon™ Baker’s Oven.

LCD	The LCD Screen shows the setting, loaf size, crust colour and dispenser operation. When the START/PAUSE button is pressed to
Screen	commence operation, the time displayed (in hours and minutes) is the time remaining until the selected setting is completed.
Select	Press the SELECT button to access the variety of automatic settings available. These settings are listed on page 8. Each time the
	SELECT button is pressed the setting is changed. The setting selected is indicated by a black arrow appearing on the right-hand side of
	the LCD Screen or the appropriate wording on the LCD Screen.
Crust	Press the CRUST button to select the 3 crust colours available on the Basic and Wholemeal bread settings only. The setting selected is
	indicated by a black arrow appearing on the left-hand side of the LCD Screen. This button also selects the Rapid function for Basic and
	Wholemeal breads.
Nuts	Press the NUTS button if ingredients are to be dispensed from the Fruit and Nut Dispenser. This button can be pressed before or after
	the START/PAUSE button is pressed to commence operation. The words ‘YES NUTS’ will appear on the LCD Screen.
Loaf Size	Press the LOAF SIZE button to select the required loaf size. The LCD Screen automatically indicates 1250g. If the 1000g loaf or the
	750g loaf is preferred, press the LOAF SIZE button and the LCD Screen will show the change. The LOAF SIZE button is only available on
	the BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET and GLUTEN FREE bread settings. Only the 1250g loaf or 1000g loaf can be selected on the
	GLUTEN FREE bread setting.
Beeper	Press the BEEPER button to turn the ‘beeps’ on or off. When the BEEPER button is selected to sound the beeps at the appropriate time
	in the selected setting, the BEEPER light above the LCD Screen illuminates. The BEEPER button beeps once when selected to on but
	does not beep when it is turned off and the BEEPER light goes out.
Manual	The MANUAL SET button accesses the function that allows you to use your own personal recipe in the ikon™ Baker’s Oven. You can
set	choose the timing for each cycle of the program and also the baking temperature. For example, in a humid climate the rising cycles can
	be reduced or, if a crustier loaf is preferred, the baking time and temperature can be increased. Follow the guidelines for the MANUAL
	SET function (Refer page 12).
Time/Temp	The TIME/TEMP button is used with:
	a) BAKE ONLY setting (Refer page 11)
	b) MANUAL SET function (Refer page 12)
Preset	The UP AND DOWN ARROWS have three functions:
Timer	a) To use the PRESET TIMER (Refer page 10)
(up ‘ ’/down	b) To use the TIME/TEMP feature for the BAKE ONLY setting (Refer page 11)
‘ ’ arrows)	c) To use the MANUAL SET function (Refer page 12)
Start/	The START/PAUSE button has two functions:
Pause	a) Press the START/PAUSE button to commence the selected setting
	b) Press the START/PAUSE button during operation to interrupt a cycle. The Pause function allows you to be creative with your bread
	making by pausing the machine for 10 minutes. The Pause function can be activated in any cycle of any setting except the KEEP
	WARM cycle.
Stop	To stop and cancel a setting during operation press and hold down the STOP button for 1-3 seconds until the beeps sound. The LCD
	Screen will reset to show BASIC BREAD 1250g 3:20 MEDIUM.
Keep	The KEEP WARM/IN PROGRESS Light on the control panel will illuminate and remain steady when the ikon™ Baker’s Oven is in
warm / in	operation and progressing through the cycles. The KEEP WARM/IN PROGRESS Light will flash during the 60 minute KEEP WARM cycle at
progress	the end of a bread making setting. When a setting time is complete the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will show 0:00 and ‘KEEP WARM’ on the
light	LCD Screen. The bread machine is cooling and will remain in the KEEP WARM cycle for another 60 minutes but the time remaining will
	not show on the screen.
Viewing	Press and hold the LIGHT button at the top of the control panel to illuminate the interior cavity of the bread machine. The light will not
light	remain on unless the LIGHT button is held down.

Power Failure Protection

The ikon™ Baker’s Oven has a built-in Power Failure Protection system. If the power supply is interrupted for 60 minutes or less, the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will automatically resume the cycle when power is restored. For the Power Failure Protection System to activate, the bread machine must be operating for a minimum of 5 minutes. If the power is not restored within 60 minutes it is recommended to discard the ingredients, particularly when using perishable ingredients, such as dairy products, eggs, etc.

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BREAD, DOUGH AND JAM SETTINGS

SETTINGs		CRUST	LOAF SIZE	TOTAL TIME
BASIC		LIGHT	1250g	3 hours 10 mins
		LIGHT	1000g	3 hours 00mins
		LIGHT	750g	2 hours 55 mins
		MEDIUM	1250g	3 hours 20 mins
		MEDIUM	1000g	3 hours 10 mins
		MEDIUM	750g	3 hours 05 mins
		DARK	1250g	3 hours 30 mins
		DARK	1000g	3 hours 20 mins
		DARK	750g	3 hours 15 mins
		RAPID	1250g	2 hours 20 mins
		RAPID	1000g	2 hours 10 mins
		RAPID	750g	2 hours 05 mins
WHOLE WHEAT		LIGHT	1250g	3 hours 40 mins
		LIGHT	1000g	3 hours 30 mins
		LIGHT	750g	3 hours 27 mins
		MEDIUM	1250g	3 hours 45 mins
		MEDIUM	1000g	3 hours 35 mins
		MEDIUM	750g	3 hours 32 mins
		DARK	1250g	3 hours 53 mins
		DARK	1000g	3 hours 43 mins
		DARK	750g	3 hours 40 mins
		RAPID	1250g	2 hours 30 mins
		RAPID	1000g	2 hours 20 mins
		RAPID	750g	2 hours 17 mins
FRENCH			1250g	3 hours 40 mins
			1000g	3 hours 30 mins
			750g	3 hours 27 mins
SWEET			1250g	3 hours 30 mins
			1000g	3 hours 25 mins
			750g	3 hours 22 mins
GLUTEN FREE			1250g	2 hours 55 mins
			1000g	2 hours 50 mins
CONTINENTAL				4 hours 35 mins
YEAST FREE				1 hour 30 mins
JAM				1 hour 05 mins
DOUGH	BREAD			1 hour 30 mins
	PIZZA			50 mins
	PASTA			14 mins
BAKE ONLY				0 to 2 hours
MANUAL SET FUNCTION

BASIC (LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK/RAPID)

Switch the bread machine on at the power outlet and the LCD Screen shows 3:20 - 1250g. This is the family size loaf. A black arrow appears against the wording BASIC and MEDIUM crust colour. For a 1000g large sized loaf or 750g medium sized loaf, press LOAF SIZE button until the required size appears on the LCD Screen. For a Light or Dark crust colour or Rapid setting, press the CRUST button until the black arrow aligns with the selected setting. CRUST selection is not available when using the BASIC RAPID setting.

Use the BASIC setting for the White, Flavoured White and White Bread Mix recipes.

WHOLE WHEAT (LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK/RAPID)

Press the SELECT button once and a black arrow appears against the wording WHOLE WHEAT and MEDIUM crust colour. The LCD Screen shows 3:45 - 1250g. This is the family-size loaf. For a 1000g large size loaf or

a 750g medium size loaf, press LOAF SIZE button until the required size appears on the LCD Screen. For a LIGHT or DARK crust colour or RAPID setting, press the CRUST button until the black arrow alights with the selected setting. The WHOLE WHEAT (LIGHT, MEDIUM or DARK) setting is used for breads made with wholemeal flour, rye or other grain flours. This setting has a 30 minute PREHEAT cycle. The WHOLE WHEAT (RAPID) setting has a 5 minute PREHEAT cycle. PREHEAT will show on the LCD

Screen when the START/PAUSE button is pressed to commence operation but will only warm to preheat the ingredients if the sensor detects that the oven cavity is below recommended operating temperature. During the PREHEAT cycle the heavy wheat grains absorb the liquid, soften and expand, thus providing better gluten development.

CRUST selection is not available when using the WHOLEWHEAT RAPID setting.

FRENCH

Press the SELECT button twice and a black arrow appears against the wording FRENCH. The LCD Screen shows 3:40 - 1250g. This is the familysize loaf. For a 1000g large size loaf or a 750g medium size loaf, press LOAF SIZE button until the required size appears on the LCD Screen.

Bread, low in fat and sugar, is most suited to this setting. The kneading time is shorter, rising time longer and the baking temperature higher, to produce a crisp crust and a firmer texture. CRUST selection is not available on this setting. The recipes for this setting can be found in the White Bread and White Bread Mix recipe sections.

SWEET

Press the SELECT button three times and the black arrow appears against the wording SWEET. The LCD Screen shows 3:30 - 1250g. This is the family-size loaf. For a 1000g large size loaf or a 750g medium size loaf, press LOAF SIZE button until the required size appears on the LCD Screen. CRUST selection is not available when using this setting. The recipes in the Flavoured Sweet Bread section are best suited to this setting due to the increased baking time and lower temperature.

GLUTEN FREE

Press the SELECT button four times and the black indicator arrow will appear against the wording GLUTEN FREE. The LCD Screen will show 2:55 - 1250g. To select a 1000g loaf, press LOAF SIZE button once. CRUST selection is not available on this setting.

This setting is suitable for breads made with gluten free flours such as rice flour, potato flour, buckwheat flour, etc. The shorter rising time and higher baking temperature give a well risen, golden brown, gluten free loaf.

Total Setting Times for the Bread functions do not include the time for the automatic KEEP WARM function.

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CONTINENTAL

Press the SELECT button five times and the black arrow will appear against the wording CONTINENTAL. The LCD Screen will show 4:35. LOAF SIZE and CRUST selection are not available on this setting.

The flavour of the bread baked on this setting is developed in the longer last rising cycle. Extended baking at higher temperature gives the typical hard crust of a Continental loaf.

YEAST FREE

Press the SELECT button six times and the black arrow will appear against the wording YEAST FREE. The LCD Screen will show 1:30.

LOAF SIZE and CRUST selection are not available on this setting.

Recipes that use baking powder or bicarbonate of soda as the raising agent can be made on this setting. These recipes can be found in the Yeast Free Bread section.

JAM

Press the SELECT button seven times and the black arrow appears against the wording JAM.

The LCD Screen will show 1:05.

This setting is designed to produce home made style jam using seasonal fresh fruit. A variety of recipes can be found in the ‘Just Jam’ section.

DOUGH - BREAD

Press the SELECT button eight times and the black arrow appears against the wording DOUGH. The LCD Screen shows 1:30 and the word BREAD. When the cycle is complete the dough is removed from the bread pan, hand kneaded, shaped and baked in the conventional oven.

Refer to recipes in the ‘Dough’ section.

DOUGH - PIZZA

Press the SELECT button nine times and the black arrow remains against the wording DOUGH. The LCD Screen shows 0:50 and the word PIZZA. This setting is suitable for making pizza and focaccia doughs - refer to Pizza Dough recipe section.

DOUGH - PASTA

Press the SELECT button ten times and the black arrow remains against the wording DOUGH. The LCD Screen shows 0:14 and the word PASTA.

This setting makes pasta dough for shaping into fresh pasta - refer to Pasta Dough recipe section.

BAKE ONLY

Press the SELECT button eleven times and the black arrow appears against the wording BAKE ONLY. Press the Up ▲ or Down ▼Arrow button to select a baking time between 0:00 and 2:00 hours. Press the TIME/ TEMP button to adjust the baking temperature from 0°C to 150°C.

This setting allows you to extend the baking time. Refer to Using the Bake Only Setting on Page 11.

USING THE FRUIT AND NUT DISPENSER

The automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser ensures your ikon™ Baker’s Oven releases fruit, nuts or other suitably sized additions of your choice into the dough at exactly the right time in the kneading cycle. If added before this time excessive kneading will cause the ingredients to break down rather than maintain their shape within the dough.

The Fruit and Nut Dispenser will automatically release its contents 8 minutes before the end of the second kneading cycle.

The dispenser activates on the BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET, CONTINENTAL, YEAST FREE and DOUGH-BREAD Settings. The capacity of the Fruit and Nut Dispenser is ¾ cup of dry ingredients.

If the ingredients exceed ¾ cup, use the BEEPER button and add the additional ingredients manually when the Add-in Beeps sound (also at 8 minutes before the end of the second kneading cycle).

The NUTS button should be pressed before pressing the START/PAUSE button to commence the operation, or soon after the kneading has commenced, otherwise the Dispenser will not release the content.

All glacé (glazed) fruits e.g. cherries, ginger, pineapple, etc. should be washed and well-dried on kitchen paper towel before adding into the Dispenser. It is recommended that the Dispenser be cleaned thoroughly with a soft, damp cloth after each use. Do not pour liquids into the Fruit and Nut Dispenser.

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USING THE PAUSE FUNCTION

The ikon™ Baker’s Oven has a horizontal traditional style loaf pan that, together with the PAUSE function, allows you to be creative with your bread making.

During operation the START/PAUSE button can be pressed to suspend the operating cycle for 10 minutes. The LCD Screen will flash the time remaining for the setting for 10 minutes, then the program will resume. If

10 minutes is not sufficient time, the START/PAUSE button can be pressed again for another 10 minutes. If the full 10 minutes is not required, press the START/PAUSE button to resume the program.

Try this creative idea from our test kitchen: Antipasto Rolled Bread

) With a bread dough recipe of your choice in the bread pan, at the end of RISE 2, the kneading blade will knead briefly to shape the dough. The “beeps” will also sound three times if the BEEPER is turned on as a reminder to shape the dough if required. Then:

2)Press START/PAUSE to interrupt the cycle.

3)Open the lid, remove bread dough from bread pan then close the lid. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle shape, approximately 20cm × 30cm.

4)Spread 3 tablespoons tomato paste over the dough and top with 1 teaspoon Italian mixed herbs, 4 tablespoons chopped salami, 2 tablespoons chopped black olive and 3 tablespoons grated tasty cheese.

5)Roll up lengthwise, as for a Swiss roll, tuck ends under, place back into the bread pan and close the lid. Press START/PAUSE to recommence operation and RISE 3 will begin followed by the BAKE cycle.

6)At 15 minutes into the BAKE cycle press START/PAUSE to interrupt the cycle and open the lid. Using a fine, sharp knife, make 2-3 slashes across the top of the loaf, brush with Egg Glaze (Refer page R40) close the lid and press START/PAUSE to recommence the operation.

7)At the end of baking, press STOP. Remove the bread from the bread machine and bread pan. Allow bread to cool on a rack.

The ideas for using the PAUSE function are limited only by your imagination.

Bread doughs can be made into sweet or savoury Pull Apart breads, rolled or layered filled breads, or divided into interesting shapes and finished with a variety of glazes or toppings.

Using the Preset Timer

The ikon™ Baker’s Oven PRESET TIMER lets you wake to the aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning. You can set the timer up to 13 hours in advance before you require your baked loaf.

Recipes using perishable ingredients should not be made using the PRESET TIMER.

To use the PRESET TIMER:

) To bake a loaf of bread on the BASIC MEDIUM Bread setting by following steps 1-10 under the “Beginner’s Guide to Your First Loaf” on Page 13.

2)Press the Up ▲ or Down ▼Arrow button on the Control Panel to enter the number of hours in which you want your bread to be ready (the amount of time shown in the LCD Screen will include the total setting time). Each time you press the Up ▲Arrow button, the timer advances 10 minutes. Each time you press the Down ▼Arrow button, the timer is set back 10 minutes. Hold down Up ▲ or Down ▼Arrow button for speedier adjustments.

Example

Before leaving for work at 8:00am, you decide to make a loaf of White Bread to be ready for dinner at 6:00pm (10 hours later). Press the Up ▲Arrow until 10:00 appears on the LCD Screen. Press START/PAUSE to commence operation and your ikon™ Baker’s Oven will begin making your bread at the appropriate time for it to be ready at exactly 6:00pm.

3)Press START/PAUSE. The colon (:) in the time displayed begins to flash, letting you know the Preset Timer has started. The remaining time

will count down in one minute increments. When the time on the LCD Screen shows ‘0:00’, baking is completed.

If you make an error during or after your selection, press and hold the STOP button. The LCD Screen will reset to BASIC 1250g 3:20 MEDIUM Setting and you can begin your selection again.

The PRESET TIMER cannot be used with the following settings

– YEAST FREE, GLUTEN FREE, JAM, DOUGH-BREAD, DOUGH-PIZZA, DOUGH-PASTA or BAKE ONLY.

The PRESET TIMER cannot be used for all recipes. Individual recipes will specify if not suitable.

It is advisable before using the PRESET TIMER for the first time to test the recipe. Also weigh and measure ingredients accurately to ensure the correct ratio of flour/water and other ingredients is used.

During the delayed time, before the bread machine begins kneading, ensure the surrounding temperature of the ingredients and baking chamber is not too hot or too cold. This will ensure the efficient operation of the bread machine. Recommended room temperature is 20-25ºC.

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Using the Bake Only Setting (and the Time/Temp Button)

The BAKE ONLY setting of the ikon™ Baker’s Oven gives more versatility to your bread making and is useful when wishing to:

•Extend the baking time if a darker, crisper crust is required.

•Crispen loaves already baked and cooled.

•Re-Warm loaves already baked and cooled.

•Bake doughs that have been hand-shaped.

•Melt or brown toppings on baked bread.

To use the BAKE ONLY setting:

) Press the SELECT button eleven times and the black arrow on the LCD Screen will appear against the wording ‘BAKE ONLY’ and default to the time 0:45.

2)Press the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow button to adjust the baking time between 0:00 to 2:00 hours if required.

3)Press the TIME/TEMP button and the default temperature will show 117ºC on the LCD Screen. Press the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow button to adjust the temperature between 0ºC and 150ºC if required.

4)Press START/PAUSE to commence operation. The LCD Screen will show the word BAKE and the amount of time to elapse before the completion of the cycle.

5)Should the bread require less baking time, press and hold down the STOP button at the appropriate time, then remove the bread from the bread machine and bread pan. Allow bread to cool on a rack.

When adjusting the baking time displayed, each time the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow button is pressed the time displayed advances or is set back in one minute increments.

When adjusting the baking temperature displayed, each time the up or down arrow button is pressed the temperature displayed advances or is set back in 1°C increments.

Hold down the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow buttons for speedier adjustments.

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Manual Set for your personal recipes

The MANUAL SET function allows you to program your own personal recipe cycle times and baking temperature into the ikon™ Baker’s Oven. You can choose how long you want for each cycle of the program. For example, in a humid climate the rising cycles can be reduced or

if a crustier loaf is preferred the baking time and temperature can be increased.

The Panettone recipe on page R33 is an example of how to use the MANUAL SET function.

The memory of the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will save and recall the times and temperature of the last personal recipe programmed into the MANUAL SET function.

Procedure:

) Press MANUAL SET following the steps shown on page 12 starting with 1st press through to 13th press. PERSONAL RECIPE will show on the LCD screen through out the function.

2)Use the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow button to increase or decrease the cycle times, the temperature of the BAKE cycle and to select the NUTS dispenser and/or add-in beeps. Use the sequence charts at

the beginning of each section as a guide for programming times and temperature.

3)Press the BEEPER button if the beeps are required.

4)Press START/PAUSE button to commence operation.

OPERATION	LCD SCREEN		ACTION
1st Press	Shows the total time for the last recipe programmed and the
	NUTS selected.
2nd Press	PRE-HEAT	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 60 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
3rd Press	KNEAD 1	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 60 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
4th Press	KNEAD 2	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 60 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
5th Press	RISE 1	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 100 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
6th Press	PUNCH DOWN	:00	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 60 seconds or Down ▼ button to 0.00
7th Press	RISE 2	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 100 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
8th Press	SHAPING	:00	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 60 seconds or Down ▼ button to 0.00
9th Press	RISE 3	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 100 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
10th Press	BAKE	0	Press Up ▲ Arrow button to enter time
			- maximum 150 minutes or Down ▼ button to 0.00
11th Press	NUTS (YES OR NO)		Press Up ▲ Arrow button for YES
			or Down ▼ button to NO
12th Press	0°C		Press Up ▲ Arrow button to increase - maximum 150°C or Down ▼ button
			to decrease to 0°C
13th Press	Shows total time for the current recipe programmed and		The MANUAL SET function has now been reprogrammed. (If you wish to
	the NUTS selected. The word SET appears in the lower		check the times and temperature programmed you can do so now by using
	right-hand side corner. (Two beeps sound if the BEEPER is		the MANUAL SET button to progress through 1st press to 13th press). Then
	turned on).		press the START/PAUSE button to commence operation.

The PRESET TIMER can be used with the MANUAL SET function. Use the Up ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow button to set the required time (until finish) after SET appears on the LCD Screen (after the 13th press).

If the Fruit and Nut Dispenser and/or the Beeps for adding other ingredients are required, ensure KNEAD 2 is programmed for at least 20 minutes. The Dispenser and Beeps activate at 17 minutes into the total kneading cycle.

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Beginner’s Guide to Baking Your First Loaf

The following instructions are to be used when making Bread or Dough recipes from the recipe section in this book.

All recipes use local ingredients and Australian Standard Metric measuring tools (cup, spoons and weighing scales), for accuracy in producing 1.25Kg (1250g), 1Kg (1000g) or 750g loaf.

Remove and safely discard any packaging materials and promotional labels before using the ikon™ Baker’s Oven for the first time.

Step 1: Open the lid and remove the bread pan

Open the lid and remove the bread pan from the ikon™ Baker’s Oven by holding the handle and lifting straight up.

Always remove the bread pan from the ikon™ Baker’s Oven before adding ingredients to ensure ingredients are not spilt into the baking chamber and onto the element.

Before using for the first time, we recommend that the inside of the bread pan and the kneading blades are washed with warm soapy water, rinsed and dried thoroughly. Do not immerse the bread pan in water.

Step 2: Insert the kneading blade

There are two kneading blades provided with the ikon™ Baker’s Oven. The collapsible blade is for use on the Bread and Dough settings. The standard blade is for use on the Jam setting. It is important that when using either kneading blade that it is properly mounted on the shaft in the base of the bread pan by aligning the flat edge in the central hole of the kneading blade with the flat side of the shaft. If either blade is not seated correctly, ingredients may not be mixed or kneaded properly.

The collapsible blade should be placed on the shaft in the upright position to ensure the ingredients are mixed and kneaded properly when the kneading cycle commences. The further kneading action of the bread machine ensures that the blade is upright or flat at the appropriate times in the kneading, rising and baking cycles.

Before inserting the collapsible blade, ensure that no baked bread residue remains attached to the shaft inside the bread pan, or inside the hole or around the hinge area of the collapsible kneading blade. This will ensure that the hinge pivots freely. For further cleaning instructions refer to Page 24.

Step 3: Add ingredients into the bread pan

It is important that the ingredients are added in the correct order listed in the recipe and that the ingredients are measured and weighed accurately otherwise the dough may not mix correctly or rise sufficiently. Ensure the collapsible kneading blade is in the upright position before adding ingredients to the bread pan.

All ingredients should be at room temperature 20-25°C and be added in the following order:

) Liquid ingredients

2)Fat

3)Dry Ingredients: salt, sugar, flour

4)Yeast

If using Prepackaged Bread Mixes, refer to page R34.

Mound the flour into the pan, make a small hollow in the centre and place the yeast in the hollow. This is important when using the PRESET TIMER, because if the yeast comes in contact with the water and is activated at some length of time before kneading commences, the bread may not rise.

Step 4: Return the bread pan to the machine

Insert the bread pan into the machine as follows:) Place the bread pan into the baking chamber.

2)Locate the drive mechanism of the pan directly into the drive mechanism in the base of the baking chamber.

3)Push the bread pan down firmly until it is in position.

Step 5: Close the lid

After closing the lid, it is not recommended to open the lid during operation except to check the consistency of the dough in the kneading cycle, or to glaze and add seeds to the top of the loaf in the baking cycle (Refer page R40).

Step 6: Plug in the bread machine

Insert the power plug into a 230/240 volt power outlet. Switch on at the power outlet.

When the ikon™ Baker’s Oven is plugged in and switched on, the LCD Screen will automatically show 1250g 3:20 NO NUTS, with arrows aligned to BASIC and MEDIUM.

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Step 7: Select the setting

Press the SELECT button if another setting is required. For example, press the SELECT button once to choose WHOLE WHEAT. Each time you press SELECT again, the black indicator arrow moves onto the next selection in the following order:

BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET, GLUTEN FREE, CONTINENTAL, YEAST FREE, JAM, DOUGH-BREAD, DOUGH-PIZZA, DOUGH-PASTA, BAKE ONLY.

Step 8: Select crust type

Press the CRUST CONTROL button to select a LIGHT or DARK crust or the corresponding RAPID setting. The CRUST CONTROL button can be used for the BASIC and WHOLE WHEAT bread settings.

Step 9: Select loaf size

Press the LOAF SIZE button to select the loaf size. Each time this button is pressed the LCD Screen will change from 1250g to 1000g to 750g. The LOAF SIZE button can be used for the BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET AND GLUTEN FREE BREAD settings. Only the 1250g loaf or 1000g loaf can be selected on the GLUTEN FREE BREAD SETTING.

If you accidentally press the wrong setting, crust colour or loaf size, press and hold the STOP button to reset the program then make your selection again.

Step 10: Set the Fruit and Nut Dispenser and/or Add-in Beeper

If ingredients are to be dispensed from the Fruit and Nut Dispenser, the NUTS button should be pressed before the START/PAUSE button is pressed or soon after the kneading has commenced. The words “YES NUTS” will appear on the LCD Screen. The NUTS button can be used on the BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET, CONTINENTAL, YEAST FREE AND DOUGHBREAD settings. Refer to the Fruit and Nut Dispenser instructions on Page 9. The capacity of the Fruit and Nut Dispenser is ¾ cup dry ingredients.

Add-in Beeper: If the additional ingredients exceed ¾ cup, use the BEEPER button and when the beeps sound during the kneading cycle add the additional ingredients at this time.

Take care not to drop ingredients over the side of the bread pan into the baking chamber, as these may burn and smoke during the baking cycle.

Do not press the STOP button to add ingredients as this will cancel the program. The PAUSE button can be selected if required.

The BEEPER light above the LCD Screen will be illuminated when the BEEPER button is selected.

Do not pour liquids into the Fruit and Nut Dispenser. If using bottled or canned ingredients such as olives or sun dried tomatoes, drain well and dry on kitchen paper towel before adding to the dispenser.

Step 11: Start the bread machine

Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the bread, dough or jam making process. When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the IN PROGRESS Light will illuminate and the ikon™ Baker’s Oven begins operating. The total setting time will appear in the LCD Screen. The setting time will count down in one-minute increments.

•The PREHEAT cycle commences (if the WHOLE WHEAT, WHOLE WHEAT RAPID or JAM setting is selected).

•The KNEAD cycles commence.

•When the KNEAD cycles end the bread will start to rise. During the three rising cycles the dough will be degassed twice by the movement of the kneading blade at the end of the RISE 1 and RISE 2 cycles.

•At the end of RISE 2, the blade will rotate to SHAPE the dough. Three ‘beeps’ will sound if the BEEPER is turned on. This is a reminder to shape the dough if required.

•The dough rises fully in RISE 3, then the BAKE cycle commences.

•During the BAKE cycle steam may come out of the vents on the lid and appear on the viewing window. This is a normal part of the bread making process.

•When the bread is finished baking, 3 double ‘beeps’ will sound and the LCD Screen will show “0:00”. The bread is now ready to remove.

The WHOLE WHEAT setting has a 30 minute PREHEAT cycle and the WHOLE WHEAT RAPID setting has a 5 minute PREHEAT cycle but will only warm to preheat the ingredients if the sensor detects

that the oven cavity is below recommended operating temperature. Kneading will commence after PREHEAT cycle times have elapsed.

Step 12: Remove the bread pan

When the selected setting finishes, the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will beep three times and the KEEP WARM light will flash. The bread pan is now ready to be removed. When making bread, it is recommended to remove the bread at the end of the baking cycle to retain the crispness of the crust. However, if you do not wish to remove the bread immediately,

the ikon™ Baker’s Oven will automatically go into a KEEP WARM cycle, holding the temperature of the bread for up to 60 minutes (except on YEAST FREE, JAM, DOUGH or BAKE ONLY settings).

Step 13: Take the bread out of the bread pan

Use oven mitts to gently shake the bread out of the pan onto a wire rack. Check that the kneading blade has remained in the bread pan. Place the bread upright on the wire rack to cool. Allow the bread to cool sufficiently before slicing.

When baking is finished and the bread has been removed from the bread pan, remove the kneading blade from the pan using oven mitts. Do not attempt to remove the kneading blade with your bare hand, as it is very hot. If the kneading blade is difficult to remove from the shaft in the bread pan, pour some warm water and a little detergent into the bread pan and allow to stand for 10-20 minutes to loosen baked-on crust or crumb residue.

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Step 14: Unplug the bread machine

Press and hold down the STOP button to switch off the ikon™ Baker’s Oven. THE LCD Screen will reset to 1250g 3:20 with the arrows aligned to BASIC and MEDIUM setting. Switch off at the power outlet and unplug the power cord.

If you wish to make another loaf of bread, allow approximately one hour for the ikon™ Baker’s Oven to cool before using again. Open the lid to help cool the bread machine. If the ikon™ Baker’s Oven is too hot an error code will appear on the LCD Screen and three beeps will sound. The bread machine will not operate until it cools down to the correct operating temperature for kneading.

When storing the bread machine, switch off and then remove power plug from power outlet. Ensure the bread machine is completely cool, clean and dry. Place the bread pan containing the kneading blades into the baking chamber and close the lid. Do not place heavy objects on top of the lid. Store the bread machine upright.

Step 15: Cut the bread

Before slicing the bread always ensure the kneading blade is in the pan and not in the bottom of the baked bread loaf.

When the bread has cooled sufficiently, place the bread onto a firmly seated breadboard to cut the bread. A standard flat-bladed kitchen 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 straight, even slices every time when using a bread knife or electric knife.

Breville Bread Slicing Guide

Step 16: Store the bread

Store the bread in freezer bags or a sealable bread box. To store for more than a few days, place the bread into freezer bags, remove any air and secure with ties and label. Bread may be frozen for up to 1 month.

Baking bread is in part a science and an art with each ingredient playing an integral role. Care should be taken when weighing and measuring ingredients to ensure accuracy and consistency.

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Weighing and Measuring

Recipes in this Instruction Book were developed using Australian Metric Weights and Measurements.

AUSTRALIAN METRIC MEASUREMENTS	mls
1 teaspoon	5
1 tablespoon	20
1 cup	250

For New Zealand customers

NEW ZEALAND METRIC MEASUREMENTS	mls
1 teaspoon	5
1 tablespoon	15
1 cup	250

The New Zealand tablespoon is 5ml less than the Australian tablespoon, so care should be taken when measuring ingredients to compensate for this variance. For example, 1 Australian tablespoon = 1 New Zealand tablespoon plus 1 New Zealand teaspoon.

Metric liquid measuring jugs

If measuring liquids 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.

It is important to note that New Zealand ingredients, especially flour and yeast, differ from the Australian equivalents. In the Vital Ingredients section (Page 17-18), 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: [phone].

Metric weighing scales

For consistent results it is recommended to use metric weighing scales if possible as they provide greater accuracy than measuring cups. Tare (or zero) the scales with the container in position then spoon or pour ingredients in until the desired weight is achieved.

In general, water weighs the same in grams as it measures in millilitres.

Metric measuring cups and spoons

If using the graduated, metric measuring cups, it is important to spoon or scoop 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 SPOONS OR CUPS.

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The Vital Ingredients

FLOUR

Flour is the most important ingredient used for bread making. It provides food for the yeast and structures the loaf. When mixed with liquid, the protein in the flour starts to form gluten. Gluten is a network of elastic stands, which interlock to trap the gases produced by yeast. This process increases as the dough undergoes kneading and provides the dough with the structure required to produce the weight and shape of the bread.

White Wheat Flour

The flour used in the bread machine should be bread or baker’s flour. There is no need to sift the flour. Plain flour is most readily available, however best results are obtained with flour that has 11-12% protein. For this reason, the recipes in this book requiring bread flour have been made with flours with 11-12% protein. This is normally indicated on the packaging. Do not use self-raising flour until indicated in the recipe.

When using a low protein, stone ground, wholemeal or plain flour the quality of the bread can be improved by adding gluten flour.

Baker’s or Bread Flour

Several brands of baker’s or bread flour are available nationally at larger supermarkets. Baker’s flour was used for the development of most of the recipes contained in this guide. It is a high protein, white wheat flour, with 11-12% protein content, ensuring a higher quality and consistency to the baked bread.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

‘Elfin High Grade White Flour’ and ‘Champion High Grade Flour’ These are high protein, white bread flours, containing 12% protein.

Wholemeal Flour

Contains all the bran, germ and flour of the wholewheat grain. Although breads baked with wholemeal flour will be higher in fibre, the loaf can be lower in height and heavier in texture depending on the protein level of the flour. Wholemeal flour with low protein can be improved by adding gluten flour or replacing 1 cup of wholemeal flour with bread or baker’s flour.

Rye Flour

Popular for continental bread making, rye flour is low in protein and so it is essential to combine rye flour with bread flour to make bread successfully in the bread machine. Rye flour is traditionally used to make Pumpernickel and Black breads.

Gluten Flour

Gluten flour is a concentrated mixture of gluten-forming protein and wheat flour. Adding gluten flour can improve the structure and volume of bread when using a low protein, stone ground, wholemeal or plain flour. Gluten flour can be purchased at most health food stores.

BREAD MIXES

These convenient mixes contain bread flour, sugar, milk, salt, oil and other ingredients such as bread improvers. Usually only the addition of water and yeast is required. Bread mix brands such as ‘Defiance’, ‘Laucke’ and ‘Kitchen Collection’ are available nationally from major supermarkets. Recipes for some bread mix brands are listed in the Easy Bake recipe section of this book (refer pages R34-R37).

For information on other brands of bread mix, contact the manufacturer listed on the package.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

Bread mix brands such as “Elfin” are available.

BREAD IMPROVER

Several brands of bread improvers are available nationally in supermarkets and health food stores. The ingredients in a bread improver are usually a food acid such as ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and other enzymes (amylases) extracted from wheat flours.

A commercial bread improver has been used in some of the bread recipes listed in the ‘Easy Bake’ recipe section of this book. A crushed Vitamin C tablet or Vitamin C powder can be used as a bread improver and added to the dry ingredients.

Adding a bread improver will help strengthen the framework of the bread resulting in a loaf that is lighter in texture, higher in volume, more stable and with enhanced keeping qualities.

SUGAR

Sugar provides food for the yeast, sweetness and flavour to the crumb and helps brown the crust. White sugar, brown sugar, honey and golden syrup are all suitable to use. When using honey or golden syrup it must be counted as additional liquid. We have successfully tested granulated ‘Splenda’ as a sugar substitute.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

Sugar can be reduced for more improved results.

POWDERED MILK

Milk and milk products enhance the flavour and

increase the nutritional value of the bread. Powdered milk is convenient and easy to use (store in an airtight container in the refrigerator).

Fresh milk should not be substituted for powdered milk unless stated in the recipe. Low fat or skim milk powder can be used with good results. Soy milk powder can also be used by produces a denser loaf.

SALT

Salt is an important ingredient in bread making. However, salt inhibits the rising of the bread, so be careful when measuring, as it should be accurate. Refer to Questions and Answers (page 20).

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

Salt may be reduced for improved results.

FAT

Butter, margarine or oils, such as vegetable, safflower, sunflower, canola, etc., will add flavour, retain the moisture and enhance the keeping qualities of the bread.

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The Vital Ingredients continued

YEAST

Without yeast the bread will not rise. Yeast needs liquid, sugar and warmth to activate. Dried yeast has been used in the recipes in this instruction book where appropriate. Before using dried yeast, always check the used by date, as stale yeast will prevent the bread from rising.

“Tandaco” brand yeast (available nationally in most supermarkets) was used in the development of all yeasted recipes contained in this book, with the exception of the ‘Bread Mix’ recipes.

Smaller packets of bread mix usually contain sachets of yeast. Larger bulk bags of bread mix usually do not include the yeast sachets, however the corresponding brand of yeast may be purchased separately.

Some bulk and imported yeasts are more active, therefore it is recommended to use less of these yeasts. Yeast may also be more active in hot weather. For information on other brands of yeast relating to quantities contact the manufacturer listed on the package.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

We recommend the use of ‘Elfin’ brand yeast.

Rapid Rise Yeast

These products are a mixture of yeast and bread improver. Brands will vary in strength. If wishing to substitute for yeast in a recipe, omit the bread improver. Rapid Rise yeasts should not be used with Bread Mix as bread improver is already included.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

‘Edmonds Surebake Yeast’ is the most readily available yeast product in New Zealand. Where a recipe states ‘Bread Improver and Tandaco Yeast’ substitute with ‘Edmonds Surebake Yeast’.

WATER

Tap water is used in all recipes. If using water in cold climates or from the refrigerator, allow water to come to room temperature. Extremes of hot or cold water will prevent the yeast activating.

EGGS

Eggs are used in some bread recipes and provide liquid, help with the rising and increase the nutritional value of the bread. They add flavour and tenderness and are usually used in the sweeter type of breads.

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. are usually added to the Fruit and Nut Dispenser (unless recipe specifies otherwise). The bread machine will release the additional ingredients from the Dispenser at 8 minutes before the end of KNEAD 2. If added before this stage, excessive kneading will cause the ingredients to break down rather than hold their shape. Refer to “Using the Fruit and Nut Dispenser” (page 9).

If the quantity of additional ingredients exceeds the size of the Dispenser, use the BEEPER button and add the additional ingredients manually when the Add-in Beeper sounds (also at 8 minutes before the end of the kneading cycles).

JAM SETTING MIX

‘Jam Setta’ brand setting mix contains the ingredient ‘pectin’ which is a naturally occurring substance found in fresh fruit. The addition of ‘Jam Setta’ to the jam recipes helps the jam to set. This product is available in 50g packets nationally from supermarkets and some hardware stores.

NEW ZEALAND ONLY

‘King Jam’ Setting Mix is available in 70g sachets from major supermarkets.

For more information about Bread Mixes please contact the relevant number listed below, or refer to contact details on the package.

Defiance	800 628 883
Laucke	300 133 331
Kitchen Collection	800 645 515
Elfin (New Zealand only)	0800 110 800

For more information about Bread Flour please contact the relevant number listed below, or refer to contact details on the package.

Defiance White Baker’s Flour	1800 628 883
Laucke Wallaby Bread Flour	1300 133 331
Elfin/Champion High Grade
Plain Flour (New Zealand only)	0800 110 800

For more information about Bread Improver please contact:

Lowan Wholefoods

800 355 718

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Hints and Tips for Better Bread Making

Do ensure the collapsible kneading blade is in the upright position before adding ingredients to the bread pan.

Do measure ingredients accurately – weighed measurements are more accurate than volumetric measurements.

Do use bread flour unless recipe states otherwise.

Do check use-by-dates on ingredients.

Do add ingredients to the bread pan in the order stated in the recipe.

Do store opened ingredients in air tight containers.

Do use ingredients at room temperature.

Never use the Preset Timer for recipes that contain perishable items, such as eggs, cheese, milk, cream and meats.

Never use self-raising flour to make yeasted bread unless recipe states otherwise.

Never immerse your bread machine or bread pan in water.

Don’t use flour that contains a protein level of less that 11%, for example, generic brands of plain flour.

Don’t use tableware cups and spoons for measuring.

Don’t use compressed yeast.

Don’t use hot water or liquids.

Don’t use metal objects to remove the kneading blade from the bread pan or cooked loaf of bread, as this may cause damage to non-stick coating.

Don’t operate the machine if any ingredients have spilled over or around the element. Wipe away any spills first to prevent smoking occurring in the baking cycle.

If you live in a high altitude (above 900m) you will probably need to alter your bread recipe, as the higher the altitude the lower the air pressure, the faster the dough will rise. Try reducing the yeast by ¼ teaspoon.

If the weather is hot and humid reduce the yeast by ¼ teaspoon to avoid over rising of the dough.

Flour properties can alter on a seasonal basis, therefore it may be necessary to adjust the water to flour ratio. This can be determined after ten minutes of the kneading cycle. Simply open the lid of the bread machine and if the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough reaches a firmed consistency. If the dough is too dry add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time until a softer, more pliable dough results. After being properly kneaded, dough with the correct amount of water, should form into a smooth, round ball.

When hand shaping dough for rolls, weigh each piece of dough for more evenly sized results.

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Questions and Answers

ABOUT INGREDIENTS:

Q: Can other bread recipes be made in this machine?

A: The recipes in this book are sized so that the dough is kneaded properly and the finished bread does not exceed the bread pan capacity. Use only recipes will similar quantities of ingredients.

Q: Can fresh milk be used instead of dry milk?

A: Yes, but not when using the ‘PRESET TIMER’. Bread made with fresh milk will have a heavier texture that bread made with milk powder. If using fresh milk, substitute the water with fresh milk and omit the milk powder. Scald the milk and cool before adding to the other dough ingredients.

Q: Can butter or margarine be used in place of oil?

A: Yes, but the bread crumb may appear a more creamy, yellow colour.

Q: Can other sweetening agents be used in place of sugar?

A: Yes, honey, golden syrup or brown sugar can be used. Do not use powdered or liquid artificial sweeteners. However, granulated ‘SPLENDA’ was successfully tested during recipe development. When substituting honey or similar sweet liquids for sugar, reduce the water by the same amount.

Q: Can salt be omitted?

A: Salt plays a very important part in bread making. Omitting it will decrease water retention in the dough, as well as affect mixing, the strength of the gluten development and the fermentation of the yeast. In the finished bread, salt improves the loaf shape, crumb structure and crust colour, as well as extending shelf life and enhancing flavour.

Q: Why do the ingredients need to be placed in the pan in the specified order?

A: To ensure all dry ingredients are mixed with water and to avoid the yeast activating prematurely with the water when using the ‘PRESET TIME’.

ABOUT BAKING BREAD:

Q: The bread cycle has been accidentally cancelled during the bread-making process. What can I do?

A: If the power is accidentally turned off for 60 minutes or less during operation, the ikon™ Baker’s Oven has a Power Failure Protection system with a 60 minute memory function, that will automatically resume bread making, where it was interrupted, when power is restored.

If the operation cannot be resumed or the setting is cancelled:

During the KNEAD cycles - Reselect the bread setting again and allow dough to re-knead and continue through the rising and baking process. The result may be a loaf higher in volume and lighter in texture.

During the RISE cycles - Turn the bread machine off. Leave the dough in the pan and in the baking chamber with the lid closed. Allow the dough to rise until almost near the top of the pan. Turn the bread machine on. Select the ‘BAKE ONLY’ setting, set required baking time (between 0:00 to 2:00 hours). Press the START/PAUSE button to commence operation.

During the BAKE cycle – Select the ‘BAKE ONLY’ setting. Select required baking time (between 0:00 to 2:00 hours). Press the START/PAUSE button to commence operation.

Q: What happens if the bread isn’t removed when the bake cycle is complete?

A: The bread machine will automatically go into a KEEP WARM cycle (in the BASIC, WHOLE WHEAT, FRENCH, SWEET, GLUTEN FREE and CONTINENTAL settings), holding the temperature of the bread for up to 60 minutes.

However, as the loaf cools, it gives off steam that cannot escape from the bread pan. The bread crust may become soft and the loaf may slightly lose its shape.

Q: Why did the bread not rise?

A: There may be several reasons. Check the protein level of the flour and the use-by-date of the yeast. The yeast may have failed to activate, the yeast measurements may be inaccurate or sometimes people just forget to add the yeast.

Q: Why do large holes appear inside the bread?

A: Occasionally air bubbles will concentrate at a certain location during the last rising and will bake in this state. This could be caused by too much water and/or yeast or insufficient flour. Check the recipe ingredients and method of weighing/measuring.

Q: Why does the top of the bread collapse?

A: Usually this is because the ingredients are not in balance or a low protein flour is used. Check the method of weighing/measuring the ingredients. Too much yeast, water or other liquid ingredients, or insufficient flour, may cause the bread to be pale on top and collapse while baking.

Q: Why does bread colour differ?

A: This is probably because the ingredients used in each recipe may vary. A different crust colour may also have been selected.

Q: Are the room and water temperatures important?

A: Yes – room and water temperature influences yeast activity and therefore can affect the quality of the bread. The average room temperature is approximately 20-25°C. Room temperature water should also be used.

Never use hot water as it will kill the yeast.

ABOUT USING THE ‘PRESET TIMER’:

Q: Why can’t the ‘PRESET TIMER’ be set past 13 hours?

A: The ingredients may deteriorate in quality or ferment if they are left inside the bread pan for many hours. This is especially the case during summer, when the ‘PRESET TIMER’ should be set to a shorter period of time.

Q: Why can’t some ingredients be used with the ‘PRESET TIMER’?

A: Most protein foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, bacon, etc., are perishable and will deteriorate if left unrefrigerated for more than one hour.

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