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Adding Ingredients to the Bread Machine

Manufacturers usually recommend adding the liquids first, followed by dry ingredients, with the yeast going in last. This keeps the yeast away from the liquid ingredients until kneading begins.

After the bread maker has been turned on, the programmed setting cannot be changed without cancelling the program. To change the setting, hold the “Start/Stop” button down. Then program the control as desired and turn back on.
Most bread machine manuals and cookbooks call for bread flour rather than all-purpose flour. King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, because it`s higher in gluten than national brands of all-purpose flour, works perfectly in the bread machine.
The Zojirushi has a European menu setting that bakes light and savory bread. It has a convenient 12-hour clock with a 13-hour delay timer. This comes really handy with long rise bread-like sourdough bread or baguettes or any artisan “rustic” bread you can think of.
It all counts towards baking the perfect loaf of bread. The ideal oven temperatures for baking bread ranges anywhere between 350 and 475°F (180 and 246°C), optimizing both caramelization and the Maillard reaction (which we`ll get into) providing the perfect color and texture in the final product.
Too much flour and not enough water can cause crumbly bread – people often do this if the dough is too sticky and they add more flour rather than kneading through it.
Bread Machines bake bread in 2 to 4 hours. Two-hour loaves are done on a rapid cycle. Regular bread bakes in about 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Use the fruit and nut cycle for bread with add-ins like fruits, nuts, cheese and so on.
The best time of when to remove paddle from bread machine is before the final rise. It is definitely possible to remove the kneading blade from the bread maker before the bake cycle, you just need to time it well. This can be tricky to get right the first few times, but once you do, it`ll be a total game changer.
Yes! All-purpose flour has a 9% to 12% gluten content, while bread flour`s gluten content falls in the 10% to 13% range. Even if your all-purpose flour lacks gluten, you can still use it in the bread machine. Again, the worst that will happen is that your bread will not rise as much as it would with bread flour.
Making bread from a machine is marginally cheaper than buying it, as long as you eat bread frequently enough to offset the cost of the appliance. Specifically, I see this as an investment that`s smart for households that go through bread quickly, like large families or homes with multiple roommates.
Canola oil is, without doubt, one of the best types of oil for baking. It`s preferred in many recipes since it has the most neutral flavor compared to other types of oil. It also tends to be lighter in flavour, so it will not negatively affect the baked product`s flavor and texture.
Instant yeast is the best yeast for a bread machine.

Instant yeast is perfect for a bread machine because it dissolves “instantly.” That means you can dump the fine, dry yeast granules into the bread machine and the other ingredients without dissolving them first.

For regular cycle machines, use ½ teaspoon of yeast per cup of flour. For one-hour or express machines the amount may be 2-3X more. Active dry yeast can be substituted for regular cycle only at ¾ teaspoon per cup of flour. Some brands can use instant and bread machine yeast interchangeably in recipes.
If you want to replace 2 tablespoons, replace 1/2 cup water with milk. 1 Tablespoon is 1/4 cup milk instead of water. I have done this as a replacement for dried milk in bread many times with success. Yep; note that dried milk is normally non-fat, so if you want a perfectly accurate substitution, use skim milk.
If your machine starts making unusual noises it could be that the bread spindle shaft on the underside of your bread pan needs oiling. Even if noise is not an issue, it is advised to do this oiling at least every six months, or more if you use your machine a lot.
Water is a common ingredient, but since many people use the timer on their bread machines, most recipes call for non-fat dry milk or powdered buttermilk. However, if you are mixing your dough right away, you can certainly use fresh milk. Simply replace the water with milk or buttermilk and omit the powdered milk.
A Better Way To Measure Flour for Bread:

Use a fork (first choice), spoon, or scoop to stir the flour. Then lightly spoon the flour into your measuring cup. After experimenting, I found that using a fork to fill a measuring cup results in the most accurate measurement, even if it takes a little longer.

Vitamin C strengthens the gluten in flour, which can give a better rise, and help dough to rise more quickly. You probably won`t need it if you`re making white bread, but if you make wholemeal bread and it doesn`t rise as well as you hoped, you could try a little vitamin C next time.
Generally, water of medium hardness, with about 100 to 150 ppm of minerals, is best suited to bread baking. The minerals in water provide food for the yeast, and therefore can benefit fermentation.
Bread Machine Drawbacks

Upfront cost of a bread machine. Homemade bread usually goes stale faster than store packaged brands (because store breads often contain chemical preservatives). Inability to make very large bread sizes. Many bread machines are limited to making a maximum bread loaf of 2 pounds.

Finally, mix the wet and dry ingredients together in one go. This includes the yeast-water, any added oil, melted butter or eggs. The eggs can be beaten or not prior to addition. If you try to add extra wet ingredients later in the process the dough becomes slimy and very difficult to work with for a while.
For most recipes, loading the machine with ingredients takes no longer than 10 minutes, and it`s safe to leave running while you`re away. Most machines also have a delay timer, so you can set it up in the morning and come home to freshly baked bread after work.
You will get the flavor of butter with most of the tenderizing effect of oil. Unless you use unsalted butter, the butter will add a touch more salt, but it`s unlikely that you will be able to tell. Breads made with oil tend to keep a little longer than breads made with butter instead.
The Dough Passes the Windowpane Test

To do this, tear off a chunk of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If the dough tears, you haven`t developed enough gluten and it needs more kneading. If it stretches without breaking, making a windowpane of sorts, you`re done and you can let the dough rest.

Relevant Questions and Answers :

the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue

I am looking for a manual for my bread maker and where I can get replacement parts for my Tefal OW5005001 Emeril Bread Machine
ANSWER : When I make a 3lb loaf of basic white bread and the loafs don’t seem to rise at the top and it’s like the bread just sinks in the middle

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Getting part My repair shop cannot get the part for my filter queen. It’s the plug in the body of the machine that the short plug goes in from the hose. It’s been bent. Can I get a replacement part?
ANSWER : Have you called your filter queen dealer? i used to be a rep. and we would fix problems at the office that i worked out of. hope this helps.

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Parts replacement We have a Hoover Steam Vac that has a broken part #10 in your picture or Part # 37271035. Does this part cover the whole top section of the Vac? Is it hard to replace? Where can you get the best prices on Hoover parts? I have been on Hoovers website and they don’t even recognize this Steam Vac. which is hard to believe they don’t even recognize their own unit? Thanks Ray
ANSWER : This the hood or top cover. There some screws on the bottom as well as on the top, then it comes off.

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I need to get instruction manual and some receips for the Welbilt Bread Machine, I just got from my 80 year old Mother. She only used it once or twice but does not remember where the manual is.
The machine Model is ABM 3600. I hope this is the only information that you need. Thank you very much.
ANSWER : I think I have just found what you need…..

Please check this page:

http://www.manualsonline.com/ex/thread/view/idThread/166697

The link is marked “Welbilt_ABM3600_Manual.pdf”

Could you please check it and inform us if this is the right one? If it is not, we will look somewhere else for the manual you need, OK?

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Elna Top 300 sewing machine. I need manual to operate this machine. I have already found out that Elna contracted with Tiwan(excuse my spelling) to make there machine between 1989-1991. I want to know which machine made in Switzerland is comperable to this one. Thanks…Audrey
Sorry about the catagory…but you do not have sewing machine on list.
ANSWER : Isoj:
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.I have this machine. I use it for my heavy sewing, as it will go through anything. I would be happy to copy the manual and send it to you for copy costs. Just let me know. I would love to know what knowledge you have gained about this machine. It does not appear to be an easy machine to find info on, may not have produced a lot? I had no idea it was not a European produced machine.
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.Lisa

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HI, I’m trying to find a part for a Sharp upright vacuum. Its the back part of the handle where the cord is stored. I have taken it off but can’t find any part # on it. The model number for the vacuum is EC12TWT4. I was thinking that if I could find a free owner’s manual, that would give me the part # and then I could look for it on the net.
ANSWER : Any vacuum repair shop should be able to get it

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My older Dyson DC14 (the purple one) early model with a clutch on the beater bar belt needs a clutch replacement. The bar has been cleaned and there are no worn or damaged parts so I conclude that the clutch at the motor end of the belt needs to be replaced. I can find the part online but no instructions on how to disassemble the vacuum to get to and replace it. Dysons only advice is to give me the address and phone of the nearest service center. Can you help me?
ANSWER : Have a look at www.dysonmedic.com which has some very useful info on dismantling and repairing Dysons.
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.Although this site doesnt actually cover the DC14 yet, the DC14 is very similar to the DC07 so as regards dissassembling the machine, and replacing the clutch, my experience is that the DC07 info will enable you to do the job.

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I HAVE LOST MY INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR THE STEAM VAC SPIN AND SCRUB. I WANT TO USE THE STAIR ATTACHMENT, BUT I CAN’T FIGURE OUT HOW TO HOOK IT UP, OR OPERATE IT. I SEE WHERE THE PLUG IN PART GOES IN THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE, BUT I CAN’T GET THE OTHER PART TO SLIDE INTO PLACE ON THE FRONT OF THE RESOVIOR TANK AFTER I REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL, AS THE DIRECTIONS ON THE FRONT OF THE RECOVERY TANK SAY TO DO. THE FIT IS JUST TOO TIGHT. WHAT AM I DON’T WRONG- OR HOW COULD I GET A REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTION BOO
ANSWER : You can download a PDF version of the manual at the link below. I believe you can contact Hoover as well and they might mail you one.

http://www.hoover.com/CustomerService/Manuals/Default.aspx

Good Luck!

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