Sunbeam EXPRESSBAKETM Breadmaker User Manual

EXPRESSBAKE™

Breadmaker

User Manual with Recipes

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IMPORTANT S A F E G U A R D S

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:

1.

Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using the breadmaker.

2.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials,

and allow metal parts
thoroughly before putting

3 When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the breadmaker from wall outlet.
4 To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance or plugs

in water or other liquids.

5.

Close supervision is always necessary when

or near children, or incapacitated persons.

6.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in cord where people

may walk or trip on it.

7 Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord, or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any
manner. Take appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8.

Do not let the cord dangle over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

Do not place on an unsteady or cloth-covered surface.

9.

Avoid contact with moving parts.

10.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause fire,

electric shock or injury.

11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.

12.

Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not use this breadmaker for other than its intended use.

14. To unplug, press and hold the “STOP” button for 2-3 seconds

is heard), grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

15.

Use of extension cords: A short power supply cord has been provided to reduce

the risk of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer

cord. Extension cords are available from hardware stores and may be used with
care. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or table
top where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally. If the appliance

is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be grounding-type 3-wire cord.

16.

Electrical Power: If electric circuit IS overloaded with other appliances, your

breadmaker may not operate properly. The breadmaker should be operated
on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.

to cool

before cleaning. Allow the breadmaker to cool

in

or taking off parts

this

or any

appliance

is used by

(until a

‘Beep”

,

THIS

UNIT Is

INTENDED

FOR HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards
Getting Started

Let's

Bake Bread

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Overview of Breadmaker Features

EXPRESSBAKE’~

Baking Bread

Setting:

In Under 1 Hour

Using the Delay Timer

Tips

and Hints

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Measurement Equivalency Chart
Taking Care of Your Bread Machine
Troubleshooting

Recipes

Basic
French

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EXPRESSBAKE~~

Whole Wheat

Gluten-Free

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Setting

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Pizza
Bagels

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Glazesand Spreads

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Jams and Marmalades

Recipe Index .
Warranty

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Back Cover

Place the breadmaker on a

1

counter where the plug

shown later when to do this.

.2

Make sure you
out hitting the top of kitchen cabinets.

Open the lid and remove the bak-

ing pan. To do this, simply grasp
the handle of the pan, twist pan
counterclockwise and pull

straight up. Use a gentle,

non-abrasive soap and wash,

rinse and dry the pan thoroughly.
To reinsert bread pan, simply

repeat the above instructions
in reverse order.

can

open the breadmaker top with-

it

Attach the kneading blade
to the baking pan, as shown.
You will find the kneading

blade in a small plastic wrap

attached to the power cord.

Set the pan aside.
Do not yet
into the breadmaker.

place

the pan

YOU’RE READY TO START!

The simplest way to learn how to bake bread is to follow a basic
recipe. The following recipe is easy and the bread is delicious.

BEFORE

l

l You will need the following

You B

Make sure you have the follo
measuring equipment:

-

Liquid measuring cup

-

Dry measuring cups

-

Measuring spoons

ingredients:

-

Water

-

Butter/Margarine

-

Salt

-

Bread flour

(be sure to buy bread

preferably for breadmakers)

-

Dry milk

-

Sugar

-

Active, fast rising yeast

EGIN

wing

flour,

MEASURING

THE most important secret of making bread. Exact measurements.
That’s the key to successfully baking bread. Exact measurements.

With wet ingredients, use ONLY measuring cups with the
cups/ounces marked clearly on the
side. After filling the measuring cup,
place it on a flat surface and view it at
eye level to make sure the amount of
liquid is exact. Then, double check.

With dry ingredients, always “level off”
the measurement with the back of a knife

or a spatula to make sure the measure­ment is exact. Another helpful tip is to
never use the cup to scoop the ingredi­ents (for example, f/our). By scooping,

you could add up to one tablespoon of

extra ingredients. Fill the measuring cup

with a spoon before leveling off.
The SECOND most important secret of making bread.

Put the ingredients into the breadmaker in the EXACT order

given in the recipe. This means:

-

FIRST, liquid ingredients

-SECOND, dry ingredients

-

LAST, yeast

Also, make sure ALL ingredients are at room temperature, unless

otherwise noted (that is, between

Temperatures too cool or too high can affect the way the bread

rises and bakes.
Last, its a good idea to start with fresh ingredients

(especially fresh flour and yeast).
Now, lets try a simple (but really good) recipe.

77’85°F

or 25°C -30°C).

2

Le.

LOAF

1-3/8 cups

2Tbsp.

2tsp.
4 cups

2 Tbsp.

2 tsp.
2 tsp.

chine

flour

1

Carefully
s

room temperature. DO

It's a

at

have measured exactly I-318 cups.

2

Pour the water into the

3

Carefully measure 2 Tbsp. of butter or margarine that
is at room temperature. Add this to the bread pan.

This takes care of all of the liquid ingredients for the recipe.

Next come the dry ingredients.

4

Measure 4 cups of bread flour. Make sure not

to “overpack” the flour into the cup. To avoid

over packing, a good trick is to fill the

measuring cup to overflowing, then
tap the side of the cup with a knife or
spatula to remove air pockets.

Level off the measuring cup

or spatula. Pour the flour into the bread pan,

measure

good idea to view the measuring cup

~eye

level to make sure you

1-3/8

cups water.

bread

NOT

with the

use very

pan.

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Remember, use

hot

or very cold water.

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6

7

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Measure 2 teaspoons of sugar. Again, make sure to level off
the tablespoons for an exact measurement. Add the sugar
into the bread pan.

Measure 2 tablespoons of dry milk. Level off the table­spoons of dry milk like all of the rest of the dry ingredients.

Add the dry milk to the bread pan.

Measure 2 teaspoons of salt. It is especially important
to measure the salt precisely because too much salt,
even a little, can affect the rising of the dough.

Add the salt to the bread pan.

Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well

(ho/e) in the flour where you will pour the yeast.
Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid
when you are adding ingredients.

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Measure

fully pour it into the well you made in the flour.

Carefully snap the baking pan
into the breadmaker.

Close the lid of the bread
machine and plug the power
cord into the wall outlet.

The following things will happen. The machine will “beep:

and the red lights of the display will turn on. The time set­ting will read

to the “basic” setting.

(again,

“3:OO”

leveling

hours and the red light will be lit next

off) 2 teaspoons of yeast and care-

11

Repeatedly press the “Crust Color” button to select the kind
of crust you want. For this recipe we recommend
“Medium.”

Depending on the crust color you select, the display

will

read

as follows:

Light:

Medium:
Dark:
Press the “Crust Color” button until “IP” (medium)

appears in the display window.

12

Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start
making bread. You will hear the breadmaker begin to mix

the ingredients.

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IMPORTANT: Do NOT press the “Start/Stop” button while.

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the breadmaker is making bread. If you do, the machine will
turn off and you will need to start over again, from scratch.

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IMPORTANT: You should not raise the lid for this recipe.

(For other recipes you try
the lid to add nuts, fruits, or other ingredients.)

1L

1P

1H

later,

you will need to raise

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CAUTION: The

A

the machine while it is operating. Do NOT lift the lid
while the breadmaker is baking bread.

breadmaker is very hot. Do

not

handle

BREAD MACHINE STAGES

It’s fun to watch your bread being made through the viewing win­dow. For the basic cycle, you can expect the following things to
happen as the timer counts down to zero.

3:OO

At
At

2:50
At 2:30
At

2:15
At

1:55
At 1:55 The dough rises for the final time. (55 minutes)
At

I:00

At 0:00

0:OO

The dough is kneaded for the first time. (10 minutes)
The dough begins to rise. (20 minutes)
The dough is kneaded for the second time. (15 minutes)
The dough continues to rise. (20 minutes)
The dough is “punched down.” (30 seconds)

The bread begins to bake. (60 minutes)
The bread is finished.

A F T E R

THE

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READ

Is B

Caution: Do not put your face near the lid when you open
the breadmaker. Hot steam may escape that could burn you.

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2

3

IMPORTANT: The breadmaker has an

setting that will keep your bread warm for up to one hour.
We recommend removing the bread from the breadmaker

right away to preserve its freshness.

Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan
by its handle from the breadmaker.

Turn the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently

shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rubber
spatula

go around the sides of the loaf until the bread comes out.

If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use a plas-

tic utensil to remove it from the loaf. Remember, it will be

hot!

Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing

and enjoying it.

(metal can damage the pan’s surface)

automatic

“keep warm”

and carefully

IMPORTANT: If you wish to make another loaf of bread

right away, please allow the breadmaker to cool down for

10

to 15 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed.

OVERVIEW OF

SELECT BUTTON

Press this button to select

the kind of bread you
want to make.

Each time you press the

button you will hear a

beep, and a red light will
appear next to the setting
you chose. The display
shows a number for each

setting. For example,

Basic is

Sweet is 4, etc.

1,

French is 3,

B

READMAKER

,

.

(For more information
about each setting,
see “Breadmaker
Settings” on Page 14.)

please

CRUST COLOR BUTTON

The Crust Color button allows you to choose how light
or dark to make the crust of the bread. Each time you press
the Crust Color button the display will change as follows:

L

-

Light = L

P

-

Medium = P

H

-

Dark

=H

In addition, the display will show the cycle number before

the crust color

setting

For example, the Basic with a

Medium crust reads, “1 P.” Or the French bread setting

with a dark crust reads “2H.”

DISPLAY

The Display shows the following settings:

l The number of the bread setting cycle
l The crust color setting
l The time remaining while your bread is kneading and baking

Once you press the "Start/Stop" button to begin, the display
will show the remaining time until your bread is baked.
When the display reads

“0:OO”

the bread is baked.

TIMER SET BUTTONS

Press these buttons to delay the time for your breadmaker
to start. For example, you can time your bread to be
ready for dinner, or to bake while you are sleeping.

(To learn how to use this feature, please see “Chapter 5:
Using the Delay Timer” on Page 23.)

S

TART/STOP

Press this button to start and stop your breadmaker.

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IMPORTANT: Do not press “Stop” when making bread

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because this will cancel the entire cycle and you will need

to start from scratch.

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UTTON

BREADMAKER

Your breadmaker can bake almost any kind of bread.
The recipes we provided clearly show you which setting
you should use.

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ETTINGS

1 -

Basic

2 - French

3

- Sweet

4 - EXPRESSBAKETM
5 ­6 -Whole Wheat
7 - Dough/Pasta

8 - Bake

(Time: 3 hours)

(Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes)

(Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes)

EXPRESSBAKETM (Time:

(Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes)

(Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes)

(Time: I hour)

(Time: 58 minutes)

1 hour, 20 minutes)

BASIC

This setting is probably used more than any other because

it gives you the best results with just about any recipe.

2

3

4

5

6

FRENCH

Use this setting for making French breads. French bread takes
longer to knead, rise, and bake, providing aheartier Crust.

S

WEET

The sweet setting is for baking breads with
sugar, fats, and proteins, all of which tend to increase browning.

EXPRESSBAKE~~

Use this setting for baking bread in under 1 hour.

(Please see Page 15)

EXPRESSBAKE~~

Use this setting to quickly bake larger loaves of bread.

(Please see Page 15)

WHOLE WHEAT

(58 minutes)

(80 minutes)

high amounts

of

The whole wheat setting offers a longer rise time for breads
that contain more than 50% whole wheat flour.

7

DOUGH /PASTA

This setting lets you prepare dough for rolls, specialty breads,
pizza, etc. which you shape by hand, allow to rise, then bake
in a conventional oven.

B

8

AKE

This setting is for making dough or jams.

EXPRESSBAKE” SETTING:

MAKING BREAD IN UNDER 1 HOUR

Your SUNBEAM breadmaker can bake great bread in under 1 hour.
This is called the
ting loaves are a little different from loaves baked on non-EXPRESS-

BAKETM

you prefer.

settings. Try all the different settings to see which of them

“EXPRESSBAKETM”

setting.

EXPRESSBAKETM

set-

There are two

One setting can bake
bread in 58 minutes.

The bread is a little

more dense in texture
with this setting.

The other setting is for bak­ing loaves in 1 hour and 20
minutes. The loaves baked
with this setting are a little
taller and more airy than
the 58-minute breads.

EXPRESSBAKETM

settings:

There are a few things you should know about the

BAKPM

the other settings.

settings that are different than

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Loaves baked on

a darker, thicker crust than other kinds of bread.

Sometimes there will be a crack in the top of the crust.

This is because baking is

They also tend to be shorter, denser loaves.

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You CANNOT use the Delay Timer for the

settings. This would cool the liquid ingredients and affect

the way that the bread rises.

-

You CANNOT use the “Crust Color” buttons when baking

breads on the

-

DO NOT open the cover while making breads on the

EXPRESSBAKE” settings.

EXPRESSBAKETM

done

at higher

EXPRESSBAKPM

settings tend to have

temperatures.

settings.

EXPRESS-

EXPRESSBAKETM

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If the loaf is hard to remove from the pan, let it sit for about

5 minutes to cool. Shake the bread out of the pan and wait
for 15 minutes before slicing.

-

If you wish to bake another loaf of bread, you must let the

breadmaker cool for 20 minutes with the cover open.

-

YOU CAN use standard bread mixes for

ting breads, but the results may not be as good as the results
when using the recipes within this booklet.

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IPS

AND HINTS

YEAST

Always use a fast-rising yeast like Bread Machine Yeast.

DO NOT use active dry yeast for
because the loaves will be much shorter when baked.

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IQUIDS

Always use hot water in the range of 115”-125°F or
46°C and 52°C. You must use a cooking thermometer
to gauge the temperature; hotter water can kill the yeast
while cooler water may not activate it.

EXPRESSBAKETM

settings

SALT

As a rule, you should use LESS salt for

breads. Less salt provides you with a higher loaf. Make sure
to follow the recipe suggestions in this booklet for best results.

EXPRESSBAKETM

setting

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Make sure all other ingredients (like

butter,

etc.) are at room temperature.

Always use bread flour for the

THINGS

-

You

You should only use “Bread Machine” flour for the

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setting recipes.

flour, sugar,

EXPRESSBAKETM

dry milk,

settings.

EXPRESS-

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You may need a cooking thermometer I
to measure the temperature of the

water you use in these recipes.
You should only use hot water

(between

46°C

and

115°F

and 1254 or

52°C)

for

EXPRESSBAKErM

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setting recipes.

Although baking

EXPRESSBAKETM

setting bread is a little different,

the results and convenience are well worth it.
The

following recipe is a great one to try for your first

BAKETM

setting loaf.

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RADITIONAL

1.5 LB. LOAF
3/4

WHITE BREAD

CUP + 2

Tb

1

2 Tbsp.

1 tsp.
2 Tbsp.

2 Tbsp.

3 cups

4-1/2

tsp.

Bread Machine

ose/Bread

EXPRESS-

Machine flour

yeast

Carefully measure 3/4 cup

and 2 Tbsp. Of hot water.

exactly 3/4

cup

and 2 Tbsp.

Use a cooking thermometer to

make sure the temperature of

the water is between

46°C

and

or
is at the proper temperature,
pour into the baking pan.

Carefully measure and add 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3

that is at room temperature.

Carefully measure and add the salt, sugar and dry milk

4

to the baking pan.

Measure and add exactly 3 cups of all-purpose

5

or bread machine flour to the baking pan.
Remember to level off the bread

flour for an exact measurement.

52°C.

115”-125°F

When the water

Before adding the yeast, use your

6

finger to form a well

flour where you will pour the yeast.

Yeast must

tact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients.

Measure (again leveling

of Bread Machine yeast and carefully pour into the well
you made in the flour.

7

Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.

NEVER

(hole)

in the

come into

off) 4-l/2

con-

teaspoons

8

Repeatedly press the Select button until the red light

appears next to the

“EXPRESSBAKETM”

.

ExpressBakeTM

80 min

. Whole Wheat

setting (58 min).

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3:

Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start

making bread.

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setting.
The breadmaker is very hot, right from the beginning of
the cycle. Do not handle the machine while it is operating.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT press the “Start/Stop” button

while the breadmaker is making bread. If you do,
the machine

over again, from scratch.

Do NOT raise the lid when using the

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Doing

so can affect the rising of the dough.

will turn off and you will need to start

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ft

THE EXPRESSBAKE”

CAUTION: Do not put your face near the lid when you open

the breadmaker. Hot steam may escape that could burn you.

IMPORTANT: The breadmaker has an automatic

“keep warm” setting that will keep your bread warm for up
to 1

hour.

However, we recommend removing the bread

from the machine right away to preserve its freshness.

SETTING BREAD Is BAKED

1

Use pot holders or oven mitts to carefully lift the pan
by its handle from the breadmaker.

Turn the pan upside down onto a cooling rack and gently

2

shake it until the bread comes out. If it sticks, take a rub­ber spatula,
and carefully go around the sides of the loaf until
the bread comes out.

3

Allow the bread to cool on the rack for 15 minutes before slicing
and enjoying it.

If you wish to make another loaf of bread right away,
please allow the breadmaker to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes
with the cover open and the pan removed.

If the kneading blade comes out with the bread, use a plas-

tic utensil to remove it from the loaf. Remember, it will be

hot!

(metal can damage

the

pan’s surface),

You can delay the time your breadmaker starts to have’
fresh bread ready when you get up in
when you come from work.

We recommend that before you use the Delay Timer,

you try out a few recipes. Use recipes that have produced

good results for you in the past.

the morning

or

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MPORTANT

:

You cannot use the Delay Timer

for

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Before using the Delay Timer:

settings.

1 Add all of the ingredients of the recipe.

Select the correct setting for the kind of bread

2

you are

Select the crust color.

3

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making (French, Sweet, etc.).

:

Do not use recipes with ingredients

that can spoil like eggs or milk.

To USE TUE DELAY TIMER:

1

Figure out how many hours and minutes there are between
now and when you want final, baked bread. For example,
if it is 8:00
6:00

2

Use the “Timer Up” button to

advance the time in 10 minutes

increments. In our example, you

will do this until the timer reads

“1O:OO.”

“Timer Down” button to decrease

the time. (To advance the time

quickly, simply press and hold
down the “Timer Up/Down” buttons.)

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IMPORTANT: If you make a mistake or wish to start over,

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press and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until you hear

a beep. The display will show the original setting and cycle
time. The Delay Timer is canceled and you can start again.

A.M. and you want bread ready for dinner at

P.M., that is 10 hours.

If necessary, use the

When the Delay Timer is set where you want it, make sure

3

to press the “Start/Stop” button. The colon
and your bread will be ready when you planned.

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IMPORTANT: When using the Delay Timer during times of

hot weather, you may wish to reduce the liquid in your
recipe by 1 or 2 tablespoons. This is to prevent the dough

from rising too much. You may also reduce the salt by

1/8

or

1/4

teaspoons and try cutting the amount of sugar

you use by

1/4

teaspoon at a time.

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Experienced cooks consider breadmaking to be as much of an art
as a science. Keep in mind that some recipes may require a little
experimentation before they are exactly the way you want them.
Just don’t give up.

Still, there are special hints to ensuring quality bread almost
every time.

We’ve already mentioned how important it is to use exact measure-

ments when baking bread, but it should be said again. Level off all
dry ingredients and make sure that all

liquid ingredients are measured in a
glass cup with the markings clearly
labeled on the side.

You should always use fresh ingredients. The reasons are:

l FLOUR. If you have stored your flour for a long time, it may

have become wet from absorbing moisture, or dry,
depending on the area of the country in which you live. We rec­ommend using fresh bread flour.

l YEAST. Fresh yeast is probably the most important ingredient

in baking bread. If the yeast is not fresh, your bread may not
rise. It is better to buy new yeast than to take a chance on yeast
that has been stored for a long time.

You can test the freshness of your yeast. Simply fill a cup with
warm water, then add and stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Sprinkle a few teaspoons of yeast on the surface of the water
and wait. After 15 minutes, the yeast should foam and there
should be distinct odor. If neither reaction happens, the yeast

is old and should be thrown away.

A DD INGREDIENTS IN ORDER

Read all recipes from top to bottom, and remember:

-

FIRST, liquid ingredients

-

SECOND, dry ingredients

-

LAST, yeast

CHECK THE DOUGHBALL

This is a secret well known by people who make bread the old-fash

ioned

way. While hand kneading the mixture, they adjust the con­sistency of the dough by adding a little flour or a little water until
the doughball is just right.

Although the breadmaker kneads the dough for you,
this secret is still true. Here’s what you should do.