Bread Makers 101 – Tips for Beginners
Website design By BotEap.comTips for Baking Beginners
Website design By BotEap.comBread machines are quite remarkable devices. When you consider everything they do, you realize what engineering marvels they are!
Website design By BotEap.comWhile they are relatively easy to use, they do require you to measure carefully and follow the instructions. Adding ingredients in the correct amounts AND in the correct order is especially important to successful bread baking. Here are some tips to help you with your bread baking efforts.
Website design By BotEap.comKeep in mind that each model is different and your success may vary!
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 1) Accurate measurement is key – Invest in an accurate kitchen scale, instant read thermometer, and liquid measuring cup. Familiarize yourself with how they work, and then be sure to always use them. Precision is important with bread makers!
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 2) Bread machines work best when ingredients are added in a specific order – Read the manual for your machine and learn what order it requires.
Website design By BotEap.comGet in the habit of adding ingredients in the correct order for your machine.
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 3) When adding additional flour or liquid in the baking pan, add it carefully – If something is spilled on the bottom of the machine or on the heating element, it will be difficult to remove if burned.
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 4) Sometimes you may want to knead the dough for a longer period of time – This will allow further development of gluten. If you want, just stop and restart the machine.
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 5) When the bread dough rises above the pan – Here are TWO different strategies to try:
Website design By BotEap.comMethod A) Carefully remove some of the dough from the top.
Website design By BotEap.comPlace the extra dough in an appropriately sized greased baking dish.
Website design By BotEap.comLet the dough rise in the oven with the pilot light on or in a warm place in your home or car.
Website design By BotEap.comtake the dough out of the oven
Website design By BotEap.comPreheat oven to 350F-375F
Website design By BotEap.comSpray a little water in the oven to encourage crust formation.
Website design By BotEap.comBake until top is golden brown (internal temperature about 180F to 200F)
Website design By BotEap.comBake the remaining portion in the bread maker, following your normal procedure.
Website design By BotEap.comMethod B) Remove all the dough from the machine.
Website design By BotEap.comSeparate the dough into two appropriately sized greased baking pans
Website design By BotEap.comLet both pans of dough rise slightly in the oven with the pilot light on, or in a warm place in your home or car.
Website design By BotEap.comRemove the two containers of dough from the oven.
Website design By BotEap.comPreheat oven to 350F-375F
Website design By BotEap.comSpray a little water in the oven to encourage crust formation.
Website design By BotEap.comBake until top is golden brown (internal temperature about 180F to 200F)
Website design By BotEap.comTIP 6) For fresh bread at any time – Bake additional loaves and store the baked bread in the freezer.
- Divide the bread into portions to serve.
- Place in zippered plastic bags.
- Store in the freezer
- Thaw (in bag) at room temperature