The Baking Process
Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking.... Here’s
a glimpse of how your Sunbeam SmartBake Custom automatically does all the steps for you.
Mixing and kneading
In standard bread baking, the baker mixes the ingredients first by stirring, then by kneading the dough by hand. The SmartBake Custom mixes and kneads the dough automatically for you.
Rising
When making bread by hand, the dough is placed in a warm place to rise after mixing, so that the yeast can ferment and produce gas. After mixing the dough, the SmartBake Custom maintains the optimum temperature for rising during this part of the process.
If you are using the Dough cycles, the SmartBake Custom will stop at the end of the first rising. The dough can then be removed and shaped - focaccia, pizza, bread rolls or any other creations, and placed in your own oven for baking.
Knock Down
Once the dough has risen, the baker will typically “knock down” the dough. This process helps to break apart large, unwanted pockets of air and gas that have developed through rising, giving the bread a more even and appetising texture. The SmartBake Custom handles this process automatically for you by turning on the kneading blade at just the right time.
Second Rise
After it is knocked down, the bread bounces back, and rises a second time. Some breads require shorter or longer rising times. For example, wheat breads require a long rising time because the flour contains bran and wheat germ which inhibits rising.
The SmartBake Custom regulates the temperature and timing of this second rise automatically for you based on your selection.
Bake
The SmartBake Custom automatically regulates baking time and temperature for perfect results every time.
Cool
In standard baking, the baker removes the bread from the pan immediately to keep the crust from turning soggy. The SmartBake Custom has a 60 minute keep warm feature which helps remove the hot air from the baking chamber after the bread is done. This keeps the crust from getting soggy. After removing the bread, leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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