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tHE VItal IngrEDIEnts
poWDErED MIlk
Milk and milk products enhance the flavour
and increase the nutritional value of the bread.
Powdered milk is convenient and easy to use
(store in an airtight container in the refrigerator).
Fresh milk should not be substituted for
powdered milk unless stated in the recipe. Low
fat or skimmed milk powder can be used with
good results. Soy milk powder can also be used
but produces a denser loaf.
salt
Salt is an important ingredient in bread making.
however, salt inhibits the rising of the bread,
so be careful when measuring as it should
be accurate. Refer to Questions and Answers
(Page 16 and 17).
never use low sodium salt or
coarsely ground salt.
notE:
Salt should always be placed at the
opposite end of the bread pan away
from the yeast. If mixed, the salt will kill
the yeast.
Fat
Fat adds flavour and retains the moisture.
Butter, (unsalted) margarine or vegetable oil,
such as sunflower, canola, etc., can be used.
If using butter or hard margarine it should be
chopped into small pieces before adding to the
bread pan to ensure even mixing.
yEast
Without yeast the bread will not rise. Yeast
needs liquid, sugar and warmth to grow and rise.
Dried yeast has been used in the recipes in this
instruction book. Before using dried yeast always
check the use by date, as stale yeast will prevent
the bread from rising.
yeast is available either fresh or dried. When
using the breadmaker alWays use the dried
yeast which comes in sachets labelled Fast
actIon or Easy BlEnD/Easy BakE. Do not
use tinned yeast as it will not work. Do not use
fresh yeast.
Dried yeast is very sensitive to moisture, so
once a sachet has been opened, do not keep it
for longer than one day.
WatEr
Tap water is used in all recipes. If using water in
cold climates or from the refrigerator, allow water
to come to room temperature. Extremes of hot or
cold water will prevent the yeast activating.
Eggs
Eggs are used in some bread recipes and
provide liquid, help with the raising and increase
the nutritional value of the bread. They give
flavour and tenderness and are usually used in
the sweeter type of breads.
notE:
Do not use more or less of any other
ingredient specified in the included
recipes. Always adhere to recipe
recommendations.
otHEr IngrEDIEnts
Fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc., are added
when the machine sounds 8 short beeps
approximately 5 minutes before the end of the
second knead on Settings 1 to 5, 7, 10 and 13.
If added before this stage, excessive kneading
will cause the ingredients to break down, rather
than hold their shape.
Additional ingredients should always be added
gradually to the bread pan to ensure adequate
mixing.