TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE:
BREAD LOAVES
CONT.
Problem
Overrising
Causes
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Usually indicates that ingredient quantities are out of
proportion. Too much yeast, sugar, flour, liquid or a
combination may result in exceeding the capacity of the
inner pot.
Open, coarse or
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Excess water or yeast was used, or yeast action was
holey texture
accelerated by hot, humid weather or overheated
ing
redients.
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Sa lt omitted.
Heavy,
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Not enough water or too much flour was used.
dense texture
.. Not enough sugar or yeast was used.
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Recipe was imbalanced by an excess of whole grain
flours,
whole grains, dried fruits or other added ingredients.
Short loaf,
unsatisfactory
rising
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Not enoug h sugar was used.
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Delayed Finish feature was used and ingredients were
placed in inner pot in a way that salt or water were in
contact with the yeast for a prolonged period.
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Short, heavier loaves are
to
be expected when whole
grains or whole grain flours are used or when all-purpose
four is substituted for bread flour. Try using bread flour
and reducing the amount of other flours and grains.
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Incorrect amount of yeast was used, or yeast was not fresh
No rise’
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Old or improperly stored yeast was used. Yeast was
omitted or mismeasured,
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Other key ingredients were omitted or mismeasured.
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Delayed Finish feature was used and ingredients were
placed in
the
pan incorrectly.
Mushroom-
shaped top
* Too much yeast may have been used. Be sure yeast was
measured with a teaspoon, not a tablespoon.
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Added ingredients that contain sugar, such as sweetened
applesauce or raisins.
Sunken
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Loaf with
top
or
sides that have caved in could be caused
by too much moisture. Reduce the liquids by
I
tablespoons the next time you make the recipe.
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If recipes call for fruit or vegetables, drain well and
pat them dry.
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