The Basics of Breadmaking
An understanding of ingredients and their interaction is
essential to goodbreadmaking. This short guide willhelp you
understand someof theprocesses and thematerials used.
is the essential ingredient. It should be fresh, and stored in
cool, dry conditions, preferably in an airtight jar. Use only
breadmaking flour. General-purpose flours do not contain
enough glutento producewell structured bread.
Wholemeal flour contains the whole wheatgrain. This results
in heaver denser loaves than bread made with white bread
flour,and takes longer torise - use theWholemeal settings for
best results.
Other flours such as rye are often added to bread flours to
make speciality loaves. Asthese flours contain no gluten they
cannot beused entirelyon their own.
Flours vary - millers all have their own special methods, and
age and storage play their part. Although you should always
follow the recipe carefully there areoccasions when you may
have to adjust the dough.You may do this a fewminutes into
the kneading cycle. Open the Breadmaker lid and gently
touch thedough. It should feelvery slightly sticky. If itis sloppy,
add a little flour (½ -1 tablespoon). Allowthis to work in and
re-check if necessary. If the dough is too dry, add the same
amount oflukewarm water. Re-checkif necessary.
As you gain experience, youwill get to know the feel of good
dough. It should be soft and smooth with the faintest sticky
feel, but should leaveno residue when turned out of the pan,
as in ourrecipes for doughnuts and other recipes blendedon
the programme.
The onlytime you can adjustthe quality of thedough is during
the kneadingcycle. Oncebaking commences donot lift thelid
or thebread mayspoil.
Whole, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk can be used in
breadmaking but it should always be added lukewarm.
Refrigerated milk must be heated to around 27ºC (80ºF).
Never heat milk above 37ºC (98ºF) as this can cause
problems withyeast.
Milk can usually be substituted for water in most recipes, but
the quantitymay need tobe adjusted -usually slightly higher.If
dried milk featuresin the recipe, leaveit out when substituting
milk forwater.
Flour is absorbent, its texture willvary to some extent with the
prevailing atmospheric conditions. The amountof liquid may
have to be adjusted if the conditions in your kitchen are
excessively dry or humid. If there is too much water in the
bread it will not rise properly, even to the point of collapse.
Insufficient liquidwill resultin a poorlystructured, lumpyloaf.
If you are in any way unsure, it is good policy to monitor the
dough whileit iskneading, using thenotes above.
These are interchangeablein bread making. Fats addflavour
and help the keeping properties of bread. If you wish to use
margarine based on vegetable oil, ensure that you use the
regular kind. Avoid the “light” varieties as they contain quite
large amountsof water whichwill adversely affectthe bread. If
you arein doubt, readthe small printon the container;this will
indicate whetherthe productis suitable forbreadmaking.
When substituting oil for butter, margarine or solid cooking
fat, reduce the amount of liquid by around ¾ tbs. to
compensate forthe extraliquid content ofthe oil.
As youwill seefrom our recipes,it is goodpractice tocut butter
and solidfats intosmall pieces beforeusing them.
Low fat bread can be made by substituting natural low fat
yoghurt forsome or all thefat in the recipe,in equal amounts.
Apple purée may also be used. Once again, monitor the
dough andadjust accordingly.
Sugar provides food for the yeast, helps bread to rise and
improves flavour, structure and colour. Almost any kind of
sweetener can be used, - all the various sugars, corn
and maple syrup, honey,etc. Once again, when using liquid
sweeteners to replace sugar, reduce the amount of water
slightly tocompensate.
Artificial sweetenersare notsuitable for breadmaking.
Salt in bread is NOT just a matter of taste! Salt restrains the
growth of the yeast, and improves elasticity and structure. If
you reduce or eliminate salt from the bread it will rise
excessively - if you use too much salt the loaf will not rise
enough. Usecommon tablesalt.
When adding salt to the bread pan, keep it away from the
yeast by introducing it at one corner. If the yeast comes into
premature contact with salt, the bread will not rise properly.
This situation is obviously more important when using the
delay timer.
Yeastis a micro-organism whichfeeds on sugars andstarches
in the bread mix producing carbon dioxide gas which in turn
causes thebread torise.
We recommend the use of dried fast-acting yeast which is
intended for breadmakers. The instructions on thesachet will
tell you if the yeast is suitable for breadmakers. Easy-blend
yeasts are readilyavailable from branches of Tesco and other
good grocers.
When adding yeast, be especially careful to get the quantity
correct otherwise you could have a disaster on your hands,
especially ifyou addtoo much!
Some ingredients, especially garlicand cinnamon can
spoil the quality of your bread if added in excess. Never be
over generous with such additions, use the amounts
recommended inthe recipes.
When bakingitems containing milk andonions, it isadvisable
not touse extendedtimer settings
FLOUR
MILK
LIQUID QUANTITIES
BUTTER, MARGARINE,COOKING FATAND OIL
SUGAR
SALT
YEAST
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AND FINALLY
HAPPY BREADMAKING!
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Directly after bread making the appliance is HOT.
use oven gloves when touching the
Breadmaker orthe breadpan after baking.
Unplug the Breadmaker after use and allow it to
cool before handling or cleaning any parts. Pull on
the plug,not onthe cable.
This Breadmaker is for normal household use only.
Do notuse itfor professional catering.
Do notuse theBreadmaker outdoors.
Do not immerse the Breadmaker or the electrical
cord orplug inwater or liquids.
Do notuse the Breadmaker neara source of heator
on anunstable surface.
Use theBreadmaker only on heat-resistant surfaces.
If the work surface is excessively smooth the
breadmaker shouldbe placedon a non-slip mat.
Make sure the Breadmaker is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
At least 100mm clearance must be provided on all
sides ofthe Breadmaker.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance
is usednear children.
When selecting the location for your machine,
ensure thatchildren donot have accessto it.
Make sure that the power cable does not touch any
hot surface and that it does not overhang a table
edge.
Check the machine and the cable regularly for
damage. If there is damage of any kind, the
machine should not be used. Do not repair the
machine yourself, but rather consult an authorized
expert.
Do notcover theBreadmaker when inuse.
Never usethe machineunsupervised!
Do not use attachments or accessories not
recommended bythe manufacturer.
Do not dent or damage the bread pan. The
Breadmaker willnot operateproperly if damaged.
When baking bread, never bake amounts greater
than the maximum recommended in the recipes
accompanying this manual. If you do, the bread
may not be baked evenly and the dough could
overflow.
Do not use the Breadmaker for any purpose not
expressly specifiedin thismanual.
There are no user serviceable parts in your
Breadmaker. Unauthoriseddismantling or servicing
will voidthe productwarranty.
Always
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT DISMANTLE
!
Thelightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateraltriangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosurethat may be ofsufficient magnitude
toconstitute arisk of electricshock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangleis intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructions inthe literature accompanyingthe appliance.
Safety Guide
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Please read all the instructions and familiarise yourself
with the features and operation of your breadmaker
before using the appliance. Makesure you read all the
safety notescarefully.
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on
the ratingplate ofthe appliance.
In thebox youshould find:
The breadmaker including the bread pan and
kneading paddle
Measuring cupand spoon
Paddlepuller tool
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your
nearest Tescostore for assistance.
Retain the packaging in case you wish to transport the
appliance safely at a later date. If you dispose of the
packaging, do so in accordance with any recycling
regulations inyour area.
Unpacking theBreadmaker
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Note: Inmanufacture some partsof the Breadmakerare
lightly greased. When the appliance is first used, there
may be somevapour emission. This isharmless and will
soon disappear.
Preliminaries