Getting Started (Cont.)
Basic bread-making ingredients
Flour
Flour is the main ingredient of bread and releases gluten, which allows the
bread to rise and gives substance to the bread. Always check the packaging
to see if the our is suited for baking bread. Also make sure to always weigh
the correct amount of our required in your recipe as the weight of our can
vary signicantly from type to type.
NOTE: Do not use self-raising our unless stated in your recipe.
Yeast
Yeast allows the dough to rise and makes the bread light and easy to digest.
We recommend using dry yeast (ready-to-use) as this type has a longer shelf
life and tends to produce more consistent results than fresh yeast. But make
sure to check the use-by date, as stale yeast may prevent the rising process.
Salt
Salt enriches the our and reinforces the gluten in the our for a better rising
process. Make sure to measure salt quantities accurately, as adding too
much, or omitting it altogether, will not only spoil the taste of your bread but
also affect the rising process.
Butter/oil
Butter, margarine or oil improve the taste of the bread and make it softer.
Make sure any solid fats are at room temperature, and cut into chunks.
Sugar
Sugar provides nutrition for the yeast and is essential for the rising process.
You can use rened sugar or brown sugar, but also honey or syrup. Sugar
also adds sweetness to the taste of the bread and helps brown the crust.
Water
We recommend using tap water, at room temperature. If it is too cold, the
yeast activation will not start, and if it is too warm, the yeast activation
will process too quickly. (Warmer water may only be used for the 'Quick’
program.)
Milk and milk powder
Milk and other dairy products enhance the taste and nutritional value of the
bread and produce a nice brown crust. If substituting fresh milk for water,
deduct the quantity of milk from the amount of water mentioned in the recipe.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use milk, other dairy products, eggs or meat when using the delayed
start timer. These ingredients must be kept refrigerated to ensure food safety.
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