Important: Do not leave lid standing open for extended periods of time. Always use an oven mitt when handling the bread pan or any part of the interior of the bread maker.
Decorative Crusts
1.At start of baking process (see KNEADING AND BAKING CHART), press
PAUSE.
2.Leave bread pan in bread maker.
3.Using a knife or sharp blade, cut a decorative pattern in the top of the loaf
4.Prepare egg wash using 1 egg white OR 1 whole egg + 1 tbsp. water; mix well.
5.Carefully brush top of loaf and cuts with egg wash, being careful not to spill or drip the wash into the bread pan or baking chamber.
6.Press START when finished; work quickly to limit heat loss.
Pull-Apart Rolls
1.At start of final rise (see KNEADING AND BAKING CHART), press PAUSE.
2.Remove bread pan from baking chamber and close lid.
3.Remove dough and kneading paddle from bread pan.
4.Divide dough evenly (12, 18 or 24 pieces).
5.Roll each piece into a round ball and layer back into bread pan.
6.Carefully brush 1st layer with egg wash and sprinkle with spices.
7.Continue layering until all dough balls are used.
8.Return bread pan to bread maker and press START.
Note: Use Italian spices, cinnamon sugar, seeds or any combination of toppings you desire.
Braided Breads
1.At start of last rise (see KNEADING AND BAKING CHART), press PAUSE.
2.Remove bread pan from baking chamber and close lid.
3.Remove dough and kneading paddle from bread pan.
4.Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
5.Stretch and roll each piece into a 10” (25 cm) rope.
6.Place ropes on flat surface,
7.Starting at center, braid ropes to one end, then turn to braid the second half; seal ends.
8.Return to bread pan and tuck ends under loaf.
9.If desired, brush with egg wash or water and sprinkle with seeds.
10.Return bread pan to bread maker and press START.
Mediterranean-Style Rustic Bread
Note: The below is an example of how to make a rolled,
1.Press PAUSE at the end of the shaping process (see KNEADING AND BAKING CHART).
2.Remove bread pan from bread maker and close lid.
3.Remove dough and kneading paddle from bread pan.
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