Baker
Last Things Last
You
‘II
see this tip in seueralpdaces in this book, but it bears repeating: Always put the liquids in first, the dry
ingredients in next, and the yeast last
(fmits
and nuts are added later, after the machine has completed the first
knead).
Dig a shallow hole in the dry ingredients
andplace
the yeast in the hole so that there’s absolutely no contact
between the liquids and the yeast. This is especially important when you’re using the Delay bake option. You don’t
want the yeast to be activated too soon in the process!
Placement
Counts!
Place driedfrmits, vegetables, and dried spices away from the liquid ingredients in the breadpan.
watec they can undermine the breaa!s chemistry.
If they soak up
Freshness First
Avoid
u.singpemShable
ingredients -- milk, yogurt, eggs, or cheese -- with the Delay bake option.
Just Wait Fifteen
For best
resuclts,
waitji$teen minutes before slicing; the bread needs time to cool.
Deep Freeze
To freeze fresh bread, let it cool completely and double-bag in plastic.
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