Toastmaster 1193, 1143S User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Use and Care Guide and Cookbook Models 1143S and 1193

WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions.

?? QUESTIONS ??

Before Contacting Your Retailer Call

TOLL-FREE 1-800-947-3744

and talk to one of Toastmaster’s Experts.

Dear Toastmaster Customer; Welcome to the Toastmaster family. We’re sure you’ll find your new Breadmaker’s Hearth to

be a rewarding and tasty experience. Please be sure to take the time to read the Use and Care Guide carefully and completely. You

will find that using the oven feature on this oven is no different than using your full size con ventional oven. The end result will be exactly the same.

The brightly colored display panel is easy to use. Try pushing the buttons, thereby familiariz ing yourself with the Breadmaker’s Hearth. Once you’ve done this, not only will you feel comfortable with the machine, you will also be on your way to successful baking.

Your new Toastmaster oven has a variety of conveniences and enables you to save counter space by having a breadmaker, toaster and countertop oven in one compact appliance. The Breadmaker’s Hearth does it all!

Toastmaster welcomes your comments and discoveries! Please write to us at the following address:

The Test Kitchen Toastmaster Inc. 1801 North Stadium Boulevard Columbia, MO 65202

Thank you for deciding to join the Toastmaster family. We look forward to being a part of your kitchen for many years to come. Happy cooking!

Sincerely,

Marilyn Wise Manager Consumer Education and Product Testing

P.S. As an added bonus, our Consumer Relations Representatives are also available to help you. These representatives have undergone extensive and ongoing training with our entire line of products. Many of them are proud owners of Toastmaster products themselves. You will find them to be a knowledgeable and friendly resource. Please feel free to contact them by:

Telephone: 1-800-947-3744

Mail: Toastmaster Inc.

Consumer Relations 1801 North Stadium Boulevard Columbia, Missouri 65202

Electronic mail: consumer_relations@toastmaster.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I M P O RTANT SAFEGUA R D S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

P OWER OUTAG E . . . 5

BREADMAKER’S HEART H I N T RO D U C T I O N

Pa rts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control Panel . . . . . . . 7

OVEN FUNCTION

P r o gramming Preheat Bake, Bake and Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

P r o gramming Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0

P r o gramming Keep Wa rm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0

TOAST FUNCTION

P r o gramming Toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

P r o gramming Top Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1

BREADMAKER FUNCTIONS

P r o gram Select . . . 1 2

P r o gram Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

I n gredients . . . . . . . . . 1 4

P r o gramming Breadmaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

R E C I P E S

Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3

D ay Old Bread . . . 2 9

Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0

Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

C a ke & Quick Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5

Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B a ke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLEANING INSTRU C T I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERV I C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5

Bread and Dough Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5

C h e cklist for Bread and Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6

S e rvice Info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8

RECIPE INDEX . . . 5 9

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should alwa ys be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using appliance.

• Do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid (see instructions for cleaning).

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling the hot bread pan and handle or bread. Always use handle with bread pan.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children.

• This appliance is not for use by children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.Press STOP button before unplugging.Allow to cool before attaching or removing parts while cleaning.

• To unplug with the unit switched off, grip the plug and pull out from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

• Do not contact moving parts. Do not insert hand into bread pan during operation.

• Do not operate a damaged appliance.Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. R e t u rn appliance to the n e a r e s t authorized service facility for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• Use accessory attachments only if recommended by Toastmaster Inc.

• Do not use outdoors or while standing in damp area.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place appliance or cord on or near any hot surfa c e, including a gas or electric bu rner or h e a t e d oven.

• Do not leave appliance unattended while broiling or toasting.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts.

• When using this appliance, provide at least 4 inches air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.

• A fire may occur if this appliance touches or is covered by flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc., when in operation.

• Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this appliance when not in use.

• Do not cover the mixer cover or any part of the oven with metal foil.This will cause overheating of the oven.

• Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal.

• Do not place any flammable material such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc., next to, on top of, or in the oven.

• When broiling, the bake/broil tray and toast/broil rack must be used.

• Oversized foods or utensils must not be inserted into the oven.

S AVE THESE INSTRU C T I O N S

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

ELECTRIC POW E R : If electric circuit is ove rloaded with other appliances, your Breadmake r ’s Hearth may not o p e ra t e p r o p e rl y. The Breadmake r ’s Hearth should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other o p e ra t i n g appliances.

POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE

Carefully unpack the Breadmake r ’s Hearth Automatic Breadmaker and Cook’s Oven removing all p a ck a g i n g materials.To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, wash the bread pan, kneading bl a d e, bake/broil pan, wire ra ck and mixer cove r. Do not immerse bread pan (see c l e a n i n g instructions).Wipe the outside of the machine with a damp cloth.Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the machine.

Place on a dry, stable surface away from burners and away from areas where cooking grease or water may splatter onto it.

Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.

I M P O RTANT SAFETY T I P S

• The oven cav i t y, mixer cove r, kneading bl a d e, bread pan handle, bake/broil pan, wire ra ck and fo o d will be ve ry hot after use. Use oven mitts.

• Unplug unit and allow to cool before cleaning. Remove any flour, bread crumbs or other materials from the inside the oven using a damp sponge, cloth or a small, portable vacuum cleaner.

• The breadmaker will bake up to a 2 pound loaf of bread. Do not put a larger quantity of ingredients into the bread pan than recommended. If you do so, the bread may not mix or bake correctly and the breadmaker may be damaged.The maximum amount of flour to be used in recipes other than the ones included in this recipe book is as follows:

BAKE settings — approximately 4 cups Cakes and prepackaged bread mixes — 4 cups MIXING and DOUGH setting — 4 2/3 cups

• Handle hot bread pan with care using pot holders or oven mitts. Remove the bread pan by pulling straight out using the bread pan handle.

• A nytime the door is opened during a breadmaker program and it is in a kneading process, the m i x i n g mechanism will pulse three times.Wait for this to finish before removing the bread pan.

POWER OUTAGE

During the bread programs if the machine loses power before the second rise, you can try starting the machine at the beginning of the program again. Refer to Program Specifications chart. This may not always produce an acceptable loaf. If you are not sure when the outage occurred, remove the dough ball from the bread pan and place in an oven-safe baking container.Allow to double in size and place in a preheated 350°F/177°C oven for 30-45 minutes or until done. The bread should sound hollow when tapped on the top of the loaf when it is done.

If the bread has already begun to bake when the outage occurs, you must begin with new ingredients.

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BREADMAKER’S HEARTH INTRODUCTION

n Parts and Accessories

CONTROL PANEL

DOOR RELEASE PUSH TO OPEN

SLIDE BREAD PAN UNDER RAILS FOR BREADMAKER FUNCTION

BREADMAKER

Bread Pan Kneading Blade Bread Pan Handle

TOASTER-OVEN-BROILER

Accessories

Mixer Cover Bake/Broil Pan Wire Rack

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n Control Panel

DISPLAY WINDOW

Indicates program in process and amount of time left for completion of program. Indicates display signals (see page 56).

BREAD FUNCTION BUTTON

Press to select breadmaker programs.

TIME

Press to select timer before using arrow keys to adjust. Must be set to BAKE, BROIL, or to delay start BREAD.

STOP

Press for more than 2 seconds during use to cancel a program.

OPERATION light will be on to show unit is in operation.

COMPLETE operation light will flash continually when program is complete. When door is opened the light will turn off.

OVEN FUNCTION BUTTON

Press to select PREHEAT BAKE, BAKE or BROIL programs.

TOAST FUNCTION BUTTON

Press to select 4 or 2 slices toast programs.

TEMP

Press to display temperature for PREHEAT BAKE, BAKE or BROIL.

ARROW KEYS

Press to adjust temperature for PREHEAT BAKE or BAKE. Or, press to adjust color of TOAST.

DOOR RELEASE

Press to open door.

PUSH TO OPEN

When a Breadmaker’s Hearth is packaged for shipment, a clear plastic film is placed over the control panel as protection.This film may either be removed or left on. You may choose to leave it on, but it will come off with use.

PROGRAM

CANCEL

If you want to cancel the selected program, press the STOP pad and hold it down for more than 2 seconds at any time during the program.

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n Bake/Broil Pan,Wire Rack and Bread Pan

For best results use pan to bake, defrost, top brown, keep wa rm and to minimize clean up due to s p i l l s.

When t o a s t i n g, place bread directly onto wire ra ck . Place into oven position #2.The mixer cover mu s t be used.

When b a k i n g, you may either use the bake pan or wire ra ck and your own pan. Place into oven position #2 unless more height is required and then place into position #1.The mixer cover must be used.

When b ro i l i n g, both the broil pan and the wire ra ck must be used. Place into oven position # 2 or #3 depending on thickness of fo o d .The mixer cover must be used.

When using breadmaker pro g r a m s r e m ove mixer cove r. Place kneading blade in bread pan. S l i d e bread pan under rails in bottom of oven with the FRONT ▼ pointing towards the door.A l ways use the bread pan handle and oven mitts to remove the bread pan.

POSITION 3

POSITION 2

POSITION 1

CAUTION:APPLIANCE SURFACES ARE HOT DURING AND AFTER USE. C AU T I O N : A l ways wear protective, insulated oven mitts on hands when touching hot oven or hot

d i s h e s and food, or when inserting or removing rack, pans or baking dishes. NOTE:THE MIXER COVER MUST BE PLACED OVER THE MIXER MECHANISM WHEN THIS

FUNCTION IS USED.

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OVEN FUNCTION

n Oven Function

The BAKE and BROIL programs of your new oven have the versatility to bake, broil, defrost and ke e p foods wa rm .The oven has an adjustable thermostat with temperatures ranging from 100°F up to 500°F which allows you to prepare your favo rite recipes according to package or recipe directions.T h e b a ke program has a 4 hour timer and the broil program a 1 hour timer.The OPERATION light on the control panel will be on while the unit is opera t i n g .The OPERATION light will flash continually when p r o gram is COMPLETE and when the door is opened the light will turn off.

O ve n ware manu facturers do not recommend using see through glass containers or lids in this ove n . G l a s s - c e ramic baking containers may be used. Do not use oven roasting bags in this oven, as they m ay come in contact with the heating elements.

n Programming PREHEAT BAKE, BAKE and BROIL

1. Place mixer cover over mixer mechanism. Plug unit into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.

2. Press OVEN button to select an oven program. If pressed once, the PREHEAT BAKE program is

s e l e c t e d . If pressed twice, the BAKE program is selected. If pressed three times, the BRO I L p r o gra m is selected.

3. When any oven program is chosen, the clock will appear in the window first. Set the bake time by

pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW to move to the desired time.To move the time along more quickly, hold the arrow and it will advance in 10 minute intervals.When using the PREHEAT BAKE program, the time will not begin to count down until the oven goes into the BAKE program. If you prefer, you may program your time after the preheat is complete and when you place your food into the oven.

4. Press the TEMP button.The default temperature for the PREHEAT BAKE and BAKE functions is

300°F (this will show in the display window).To change the temperature for PREHEAT BAKE and BAKE, press the UP or DOWN ARROW to move to the desired temperature.The temperature will go up or down by 5°F at a time.The preset temperature for the BROIL function is 500°F (this can not be adjusted). Preheating the oven is not necessary for BROIL.

5. If you are using the PREHEAT BAKE program, when the desired temperature has been chosen,

press STA RT.Once the oven has reached its pre-selected tempera t u r e, it will beep and the t e m p e ra t u r e will flash in the display window.The OPERATION light will be on.

6. Open the door and place your food in the oven and press START.PREHEAT BAKE will change to

BAKE.The OPERATION light will come on and the time counter will begin to count down.The colons in the time counter will flash. If you don’t open the door and place your food in the oven right away, it will continue to maintain the preheat temperature for up to 30 minutes. If you have not opened the door within this time, the oven will turn off automatically.

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7 . The unit will beep 3 times and the OPERATION light will flash continually to indicate the progra m

is COMPLETE.When the door is opened the light will turn off.

8 . Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.

HINTS FOR BAKE AND BRO I L

• If no time is selected and the STA RT button is pressed, the unit will beep 5 times to indicate that no time has been selected. Unit will not bake or broil unless a time is selected.

• The time and temperature (BAKE only) can be changed at any time during the BAKE or BRO I L f u n c t i o n s. Press the UP ARROW to increase the time. Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease the t i m e.

• Press the STOP button at any time to stop the unit.

• The oven will PAUSE for up to 10 minutes when the door is opened. If longer than 10 minutes it will t u rn off.

n Programming DEFROST

DO NOT USE THIS METHOD FOR MEAT, POULT RY OR FISH. To defrost using your Breadmake r ’s Hearth fo l l ow the BAKE instructions setting the thermostat at

1 5 0 ° F. Defrost will take approximately 1/3 of the time recommended on the package for defrosting at room tempera t u r e.Once completed, serve or bake according to directions.

HINTS FOR DEFRO S T

• Do not cover fo o d .

• B rush frozen dough with oil to prevent drying out during DEFRO S T, remove and preheat oven befo r e b a k i n g .

n Programming KEEP WARM

To keep food wa rm using your Breadmake r ’s Hearth fo l l ow the BAKE instructions setting the therm ostat at 150°F.

HINTS FOR KEEP WA R M

• Use for short periods of time after food is cooke d .

• To heat frozen fo o d s, see instructions for defrost.

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TOAST FUNCTION

The toaster function has programs to toast 4 or 2 slices.The TOAST function may also be used to top b r own fo o d s.

n Programming TOAST

1. Place mixer cover over mixer mechanism. Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.

2. Press the TOAST button once, the 4 slice program will be displayed. If pressed again, the 2 slice

program will be selected.

3. To select a desired toast color, press the UP or DOWN ARROW.The medium default setting is in

the display window.Press the UP ARROW to move to a darker setting. Press the DOWN ARROW to move to a lighter setting.

4. Press the START button.The OPERATION light will come on and the oven will begin the toasting

process.Three dashes and a flashing colon will appear in the display window.Once the oven determines the time necessary to toast the bread to the selected level of doneness, the dashes will change to minutes and/or seconds and begin to count down.

5. Condensation may build up on the inside of the glass door, but will evaporate during toasting.The

average first program times will range from 4 - 8 1/2 minutes depending on the color chosen. Because the oven cavity is already heated the average second and additional program times will range from 2 - 6 minutes depending on the color chosen.

6. The unit will beep 3 times and the OPERATION light will flash continually when the TOA S T

f u n c t i o n is COMPLETE.When door is opened the light will turn off.

7. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.

NOTE:If you wish to toast again immediately after the first program, the second and all additional p r o grams will take less time since the oven cavity is heated. No adjustment of the color control is n e c e s s a ry to toast the same color.Color adjustment is only necessary if you would like the toast to be a lighter or darker shade.

HINTS FOR TOA S T

• Use the 4 SLICES setting to toast 3 or 4 slices of bread. Use the 2 SLICES setting to toast 1 or 2 slices of bread.

• Fo l l ow toaster food directions.

• Fr o zen and heavy bread require a darker setting (e. g . bagels and English mu f f i n s ) .

• R e m ove crumbs after each use.

n Programming TOP BROWN

To top brown fo o d s, fo l l ow the toasting instructions above but place the food on a baking pan.

HINT FOR TOP BROW N

• Top brown may be used to top brown bagels, English muffins or to melt cheese on sandwiches or c a s s e r o l e s.

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BREADMAKER FUNCTION

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n Breadmaker Program Specifications

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INGREDIENTS

We recommend that you read the fo l l owing info rmation before you shop for your ingr e d i e n t s.Your breadm a ker will bake up to a 2 pound loaf of fresh bread containing approximately 4 cups of flour. All ingr e d ients except liquids must be at room temperature and liquids should be approximately 80°F/27°C (baby bottle tempera t u r e ) . A l ways place the ingredients in the bread pan in the order listed in the recipe: l i q u i d s, d ry ingredients and then ye a s t . Some ingredient amounts are the same for different size loave s.

n Measuring:The Correct Way

Be sure to measure accurately for success. M i s - m e a s u r i n g , even slightly, can make a big diffe rence in your results. Measure each ingredient precisely before placing it into the bread pan

n Measurement/Conversion Chart

1 1/2 tsp = 1/2 T B L 8 T B L = 1/2 cup

3 tsp = 1 T B L 12 T B L = 3/4 cup

1/2 T B L = 1 1/2 tsp 16 T B L = 1 cup

2 T B L = 1/8 cup 3/8 cup = 1/4 cup + 2 T B L 4 T B L = 1/4 cup 5/8 cup = 1/2 cup + 2 T B L

5 TBL + 1 tsp = 1/3 cup 7/8 cup = 3/4 cup + 2 T B L

n Dough Ball: Necessary for a Successful Loaf of Bread

We have found that liquid amounts called for in a recipe may need to be adjusted slightly because d i f fe r e n t climates and seasons result in a wide va riety of humidity leve l s.You may want to check the dough ball half way through the first kneading progra m . At this point, the ball should be round, smootht extured, soft and slightly tacky to the touch. If it does not fo rm a ball and is more like a batter, add 1 t a blespoon of flour at a time until it reaches the appropriate consistency.On the other hand, if the mixture is too dry to fo rm a ball or fo rms more than one ball, add 1 teaspoon of water and allow it to absorb. A d d more water if necessary.P r ovided you have used all of the ingredients specified in the recipe, measured the ingredients properl y, and have a “ g o o d ” dough ball, you should achieve a successful loaf of bread.

n Yeast:The Number One Ingredient for Yeast Breads and

Dough

We used RED STA R®A c t i ve Dry Yeast when we developed all of the bread recipes.H oweve r, R E D S TA R®QU I C K- R I S EYeast may also be used. We found that we did not have to va ry the amount used

when we substituted one for the other.When using bread machine yeast, fo l l ow the package instru c t i o n s.

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A 1/4 ounce package of RED STAR®yeast contains approximately 2 1/4 level teaspoons of yeast.When the yeast is exposed to oxygen, moisture or wa rmth, the activity of it deter i o ra t e s. T h e r e fo r e, we r e c o m m e n d storing yeast in an airtight container and refrigerating or freezing it. Measure out the amount you need and allow it to come to room temperature before using it — this takes about 15 minutes.

If you have any doubt regarding the activity of the yeast, you may use one of the fo l l owing tests to d e t e rm i n e its strength. Each test calls for a different amount of yeast as a base ingredient. This gives you more bread choices once the test is complete.

To test for one package (2 1/4 teaspoons) of RED STAR®Active Dry or QUICK RISE Yeast, use a liquid m e a s u ring cup and fill to the 1/2 cup level with 110°F/27°C-115°F/46°C wa t e r. Stir in 1 teaspoon gra nulated sugar and 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) RED STAR®Active Dry or QUICK RISE Yeast. Leave your stirring spoon in the cup. Set a timer for 10 minutes. As the yeast absorbs liquid, it will begin to activate and rise to the surface. If at the end of the 10 minutes the yeast has multiplied to the 1 cup mark, it is very active.The yeast mixture may be used in your Toastmaster®Breadmaker in a recipe that calls for 2 1/4 teaspoons of ye a s t . Remember to adjust your recipe for the 1/2 cup of water and 2 1/4 t e a s p o o n s of yeast used in the test.The sugar does not need to be adjusted.

To test for 1 1/2 teaspoons of RED STAR®Active Dry or QUICK RISE Yeast, use a liquid measuring cup and fill to the 1/4 cup level with 110°F/27°C-115°F/46°C water.Stir in 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons RED STAR®Active Dry or QUICK RISE Yeast. Leave your stirring spoon in the cup.Set a timer for 10 minutes. As the yeast absorbs liquid, it will begin to activate and rise to the surface. If at the end of the 10 minutes the yeast has multiplied to the 1/2 cup mark, it is very active.The yeast mixture may be used in your Toastmaster®Breadmaker in a recipe that calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons or more of yeast.Remember to adjust your recipe for the 1/4 cup of water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast used in the test.The sugar does not need to be adjusted.

Flour: Bread Flour is Essential for Yeast Breads

■ and Doughs

All types of flour are affected by many factors, such as milling grades, moisture content, length of storage and manu fa c t u ring processes. Adjustments to the recipes may need to be made to compensate fo r c l i m a t i c changes in different regions to ensure an excellent loaf.

Bread flour is a definite necessity. Milled from hard winter or spring wheat, it has a higher protein content that makes it more durable than all-purpose flour. The protein, when mixed with liquid, becomes gluten. When kneaded, gluten becomes elastic and gives the bread better structure.In contrast, all-purpose f l o u r, milled from a combination of soft and hard wheat, becomes elastic too easily for use in a b r e a d m a ke r and quickly loses its ability to stretch well. As a result, bread made from all-purpose flour will be small and dense. Several well-known mills now market bread flour. It is labeled bread flour on the package and is available at grocery stores.

Wheat is the only grain that contains the type of protein that becomes elastic when kneaded. Other flours, such as rye, barley, oats, soy, rice and buckwheat, add flavor and fiber to breads but do not add structure to the dough.Therefore, wheat flour is essential as a base when making bread.

Vital Wheat Gluten is produced by processing white flour one more step. White flour contains both p r o t e i n and starch, and mills now can remove most of the starch leaving only the protein (gluten).When gluten is added to recipes containing whole grain flours, it improves the volume and shape of the loaf s i g n i f i c a n t l y. Many grocery stores stock gluten in the flour section. Health food and nutrition centers also carry this item.

Flour is best kept in an airtight container.If you are storing the flour for a long period of time, you may want to keep it in the freezer as the refrigerator tends to dry it out.Whole grain wheat flours, which have a higher oil content, will become rancid much more quickly than the freezer.Be sure, however, to allow all flours to return to room temperature before placing in the machine.

white flour

and should always be kept in

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All-Purpose Flour: Essential for General Baking

All-purpose flour is the finely ground endosperm of the wheat kernel separated from the bran and germ during the milling process. All-purpose flour is made from hard winter wheat or a combination of soft and hard wheats from which the home baker can make a complete range of acceptable bread products — cake, cookies and pastries, etc.The majority of all-purpose flour has iron and B-vitamins added in amounts equal to or exceeding that in the whole wheat flour.

Semolina Flour: Preferred Flour for Pasta

Semolina is the coarsely ground endosperm of durum wheat. High in protein, it is used to make high quality pasta products. All-purpose flour may be substituted for Semolina flour in our pasta recipes.

Cracked Wheat: Adds a Nutty Flavor

Cracked wheat is the whole kernel broken into small pieces, but is not precooked.It can be added to baked goods for a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.

Wheat Germ: Adds Extra Nutrition

The germ of the wheat kernel is often added to baked goods and casseroles to improve the nutritional value and give a nutty, crunchy texture.The protein quality of wheat germ is comparable to that of milk. It contains about 10% fat, so should be stored in the refrigerator.You may add up to 2 tablespoons per 2 pound loaf of bread or per casserole.

Butter or Margarine: Adds Flavor

Real butter has a wonderful rich flavor that margarine will never match. Nevertheless, in all recipes calling for butter, margarine can be substituted. Do not use reduced-fat or fat-free products.

Fat: Dough Enhancer and Conditioner

Our bread and dough recipes call for ve g e t a ble oil.You may substitute in equal proportions solid s h o rt e n i n g , real butter or margari n e. Divide them into small pieces and make sure they are at room t e m p e ra t u r e before placing in the pan. We have found no noticeable difference in flavor but the crust may be crispier with real bu t t e r. M a r g a rine tends to make the crust a little tougher. Light and whipped m a r g a ri n e s do not work well.

Liquids: Activate the Yeast and Bind the Dough

When we use the term liquid, we are referring to all wet ingredients used in the recipe.When yeast is used in a breadmake r, it is ve ry important that the liquid temperature is 80°F/27°C (baby bottle t e m p e ra t u r e ) . With this temperature, the yeast activates gradually to accommodate the program of the machine.When higher temperatures are used, the yeast activates too quickly and the dough becomes too warm.

Eggs are also considered part of the total liquid amount. Eggs should be at room temperature. When removing them from the refrigerator, place them in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes to take off the chill before use.

Cinnamon And Garlic: Not True Friends of Yeast

Previously, cinnamon and sugar were sprinkled on dough before it was rolled up jelly-roll fashion. Adding it to the dough in a breadmaker, however, presents a problem. Cinnamon reacts with bread dough just as a meat tenderizer reacts with meat. It breaks down the structure.Although it smells wonderful as it is baking, the flavor is dissipated in the baking process. DO NOT ADD MORE THAN LISTED IN THE

RECIPE.

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Garlic inhibits yeast activity.Again, do not add more than the quantity listed in the recipe. For more garlic flavor, use a spread for the bread rather than adding it to the dough.

S a l t : Regulates Yeast Activity

Salt is necessary to control the activity of yeast, disciplining it to wo rk slowly and steadily. Without salt, yeast acts too ra p i d l y. Salt also strengthens the structure of the dough. If too little or no salt is used, the bread will rise rapidly and then fa l l . The texture will also be coarse and/or uneve n .

S u g a r : Food for Y e a s t

Sugar is the favo rite food of yeast, but too much sugar will cause the yeast to over react.The loaf of bread will be small and dense. D ried fruits also contri bute sugar to the bread dough. Use gra nulated sugar unless otherwise directed. When brown sugar is called fo r, pack it down when measuri n g . We do not r e c o m m e n d adding any more than is specified in each recipe. In addition, we do not recommend the use of artificial sweeteners because the yeast cannot react with them.

L e avening Age n t s

Baking powder and baking soda are both leavening agents that help batter ri s e, resulting in a lighter d e s s e rt . Some recipes call for both.

Fa t : Real Extracts and Artificial/Imitation Flavo rs

Real ex t racts are made by dissolving the essential oils of ingr e d i e n t s, such as almonds, ora n g e s, lemons and vanilla bean, in an alcohol base. Real ex t ract has a stronger, richer taste than ar t i f i c i a l / i m i t a t i o n f l avo ri n g and one can be substituted for the other in equal amounts.

S u b s t i t u t e s

In our test kitchen, we ex p e rimented with some ingredient substitutions.We are passing on to you the only substitutions we have found to be acceptabl e. H oweve r, we do caution you that your results may va ry significantly from ours.If you would like to try other substitutions, there are seve ral helpful hint books ava i l a ble from retail stores to assist yo u . H oweve r, we cannot guarantee their results.

M I L K

C o f fee creamer, non-dairy creamer or dry bu t t e rmilk may be substituted for dry milk in equal proport i o n s. Liquid milk (80°F/27°C) may be substituted for water in equal proport i o n s.The dry milk may then be eliminated altogether.The loaf will be slightly smaller.

S U G A R

H o n ey may be substituted for sugar in equal proport i o n s ; reduce the liquid by the same amount. B r ow n sugar may be substituted for white sugar in equal proport i o n s.Yeast NEEDS sugar; NO art i f i c i a l swe e t e n e r should be used.

S A LT

Salt-free recipes are not successful. Dietetically sodium free (less than 5 mg sodium per serving) or low salt (less than 1/2 the sodium of tabl e

salt) may be used in equal amounts.The bread will be coarser.

E G G S

Liquid egg substitutes may be used as directed on the cart o n . Two egg whites may be substituted for one whole egg.

REMEMBER, all egg products must be at room tempera t u r e.

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Fruits and Ve ge t a bl e s

When adding fruits or ve g e t a bles to recipes, do not exceed the amount listed.These products, if used in ex c e s s i ve amounts, may inhibit the rising of the bread.

N u t s

Nuts are interchangeable and optional in all recipes — almonds, wa l nu t s, cashews or pecans.You decide. Substitute in equal amounts.

Using the Delay T i m e r

If you are going to use the delay timer, make sure the yeast is added last, on top of the flour and away from all liquids.This will keep the yeast from activating until the machine starts to mix.

Bread Mixes And Other Recipe Books

Use mixes labeled for up to 2 pound loave s.For best results, use the BASIC LIGHT progra m . E ve n though we offer a wide va riety of recipes for bread and dough, you may be looking for one that we have not included in our recipe book. B r e a d m a ker helpful hints and recipe books are ava i l a ble at book and retail stores.T h ey offer a wide va riety of recipes. For best results use a1 1/2 lb (3 cups) or 2 lb (4 cups) recipe to fill the Breadmake r ’s Hearth pan. R e fer to Breadmaker Program Specifications for the best bread p r o gram to use for other recipes. Minor adjustments may be necessary for best results.

High Altitude

BREAD AND DOUGHS

High elevations may make dough rise fa s t e r.We recommend that you try the recipe as it is printed first. I f you find the results are unsuccessful, decrease your yeast 1/4 teaspoon at a time.You may also have to increase the wa t e r; s t a rt with 2 tablespoons and increase it if necessary.The addition of gluten will help the structure of the bread.The recommended amount is 1 teaspoon per cup of flour.

GENERAL BAKING (Cakes,Q u i ck Bread, E t c . )

You may have to make adjustments in recipes if you live above 3,000 fe e t .Try smaller amounts first, then m a ke any necessary adjustment the next time you bake.Use these guidelines only IF these ingredients

are in the recipe.

increase water or milk 1-4 T B L decrease baking pow d e r 1/8-1/4 tsp decrease sugar 1-3 T B L baking soda may require a slight reduction

At 6,000-6,500 feet, the fo l l owing adjustments are recommended IF these ingredients are in the

r e c i p e s :

increase water or milk 1 T B L decrease baking pow d e r 1/4 tsp decrease sugar 2 T B L baking soda may require a slight reduction

Freezing Baked Breads and Rolls

When freezing breads and rolls, cool them before wrapping in plastic wra p.Place them in a plastic bag and seal it. Bread may be frozen for up to six we e k s.When you thaw, partially open the wrapping to allow the moisture to escape gradually for best results.

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