Sheffield PLA0532 - Ingredient Measurement; Liquid Measurement; Dry Ingredient Measurement; Ingredient Addition Sequence

14. Water and other liquids
Water is indispensable ingredient for making bread. Generally, water temperature between
20
0
C and 25
0
C is ideal. But for making Ultra Fast bread, the water temperature should be
within 45-50
0
C in order to enhance fermentation rate. The water may also be replaced by
fresh milk, or water mixed with 2% milk powder, which may enhance bread flavor and
improve crust colour. Some recipes call for juices (such as apple juice, orange juice, lemon
juice and etc.) in order to add flavor to the bread.
INGREDIENT MEASUREMENT
An important step for making good bread is to measure ingredients accurately.
It is recommended to us a measuring cup or measuring spoon to obtain an accurate
measurement, otherwise the bread will be largely influenced.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum flour and raising agent quantities specified in the
recipes supplied.
1. Liquid ingredient measurement
Water, fresh milk or similar liquids should be measured with a measuring cup.
When reading amount, the measuring cup shall be placed on a horizontal flat surface and
keep at eye level, the liquid level line must be aligned with the mark of measurement.
Before measuring oil or other ingredients, clean the measuring cup thoroughly.
2. Dry ingredient measurement
Dry ingredient should be kept in natural loose condition and measured with measuring
spoon or cup, dry measuring should be done by gently spooning ingredients into the
measuring cup and once filled, level off with knife to ensure accurate measurement.
3. Add-ingredient sequence
Usually ingredients shall be added according to the following sequence: liquid ingredients,
eggs, salt and milk powder etc. When adding flour, liquids shall not contact it completely
and the yeast shall be placed on the dry flour. Pay special attention that yeast does not
come in contact with salt. If the machine is provided with auto add-ingredient function, fruit
ingredients shall be added only after beep sound is heard to prompt you. In addition, when
you use timer delay function, never make bread that contains perishable ingredients such
as eggs or fruit.