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How can I guarantee a consistent loaf? Get to know what your bread recipe dough looks like by taking a look at the dough in your machine. Each recipe is unique. Like scratch bread baking, the humidity and temperature of the day can affect loaf performance. If the dough looks too wet, add some flour. Conversely, if it looks too dry, add some more liquid. What does the ideal loaf of bread look like? Bread is characterized by height, color, crust and texture. A hearth bread may be lower in volume because it is denser, while white bread may be taller with a more open structure, and a bread made with robust grain may have a thicker, firmer crust. The choice of recipe and the machine setting you choose can optimize the loaf you desire. What is the average height of a loaf of bread? There is no standard bread height. There are a variety of pan shapes and sizes that will determine the average height of a loaf. Once you have chosen a machine, work with the recipe that fits your pan size. Unlike traditional baking, the loaf height may or may not reach the top of the pan. If your recipe doesn't bake to a consistent height, check the consistency of the dough. To guarantee a consistent loaf, please check the tip above. What does 2-LB mean? Bread machine loaf size is described in lbs. (pounds). This really refers to pan capacity and loaf size, and does not reflect the finished loaf weight. Scratch recipes refer to cups of the flour, and the size equivalent to convert your recipes is 2 cups flour = 1 lb. 3 cups flour = 1 1/2 lbs. 4 cups flour = 2 lbs. To determine your pan size, fill the pan with water and measure it out in cups. If your pan holds less than 10 cups of water, follow the instructions for 1-lb; for a pan holding 11-13 cups of water, follow instructions for 1 1/2-lb; for more than 13 cups, follow instructions for 2-lb. Can I use recipes other than ones that came with my bread machine? Definitely! Look for the other great recipes in the marketplace specifically formulated for bread machines, use bread machine mixes, or create your own signature recipes for the bread machine. Helpful hints for converting recipes can be found in bread machine manuals, cookbooks and in bread mix instructions. |
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