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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store my bread?
Bread keeps well at room temperature,
sealed in an airtight plastic bag. Cool
bread completely before placing in
plastic bags. Bread stored in the refrig-
erator quickly becomes stale.
Conversely, bread freezes very well.
Let bread cool completely then place in
an airtight plastic bag and freeze for up
to 6 months. It’s a good idea to slice
bread prior to freezing if you are only
using a few slices at a time. Let bread
defrost at room temperature in the
plastic bag.
Why is my bread raw on top?
Most likely, the bread rose too high and
touched the top of the machine, which
kept the heat from circulating and bak-
ing the top of the loaf. This is caused
by too much yeast. Use about
1
⁄
4
less
yeast next time.
Why is my bread raw in the center?
This means that the bread didn’t rise
sufficiently because either there wasn’t
enough yeast or there wasn’t enough
rising time. Try programming the
machine for Manual or Dough then,
when the machine is done, reset it
back to
START.
This gives the dough
two kneading cycles before baking.
Why didn’t my loaf rise?
The yeast was either dead because of
an overdose of salt or sugar, or there
wasn’t enough yeast for the amount of
flour. Or you forgot to add yeast.
Why did my bread rise up and over
the pan?
Too much yeast was added to the
dough.
Why is my bread all holey?
This is caused by too much yeast or
liquid.
Why is my dough too dry?
Add liquid, a teaspoon at a time,
until dough forms a ball while being
kneaded.
Why is my dough wet and sticky?
Add extra flour, a teaspoon at a time,
until dough forms a ball while being
kneaded.
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