OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE BREAD MAKER - BEGINNER’S GUIDE

The table below outlines the different settings.

SETTING

PADDLE

DESCRIPTION

CRUST Colour

LOAF SIZE

MORE INFORMATION

 

 

 

OPTIONS

OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM

Depends

This is a setting that allows you to modify the

Depends on selected

Depends on selected

‘Using the CUSTOM

 

on selected

preset, recommended temperatures and times for

setting

setting

setting’, page 36.

 

setting

the ‘preheat’, ‘knead’, ‘rise’, ‘punch-down’, ‘bake’

 

 

 

 

 

and ‘keep warm’ phases to suit a specific recipe or

 

 

 

 

 

your personal preference. It then stores it in the

 

 

 

 

 

memory of the bread maker.

 

 

 

 

 

This is particularly useful if you have a favourite

 

 

 

 

 

recipe that you regularly bake. Alternatively,

 

 

 

 

 

for advanced bakers it allows you to factor

 

 

 

 

 

in variables such as the brand and type of

 

 

 

 

 

flour, quality of the yeast, altitude and climate

 

 

 

 

 

considerations. For example, in a humid climate

 

 

 

 

 

the rising cycles can be reduced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC

Collapsible

This is an all-purpose setting for white breads,

LIGHT

0.5kg (1.0lb)

Use the MODIFY button

 

 

whole wheat breads and whole grain breads that

MEDIUM

0.75kg (1.5lb)

to see the preset phase

 

 

contain more than 50% bread flour. Use this

DARK

1.0kg (2.0lb)

temperatures and times.

 

 

setting for packaged bread mixes.

 

1.25kg (2.5lb)

Refer to ‘Using the

 

 

 

 

 

MODIFY button’, page 34.

 

 

 

 

 

For recipes, refer to the

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC section, page 63.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC

Collapsible

This is an all-purpose setting for white breads,

LIGHT

0.5kg (1.0lb)

Use the MODIFY button

RAPID

 

whole wheat breads and whole grain breads that

MEDIUM

0.75kg (1.5lb)

to see the preset phase

 

 

contain more than 50% bread flour. Use this

DARK

1.0kg (2.0lb)

temperatures and times.

 

 

setting for packaged bread mixes.

 

1.25kg (2.5lb)

Refer to ‘Using the

 

 

Unlike the BASIC setting, the BASIC RAPID

 

 

MODIFY button’, page 34.

 

 

setting reduces all three of the ‘rise’ phases,

 

 

For recipes, refer to the

 

 

shortening the entire cycle time by approximately

 

 

BASIC section, page 63.

 

 

an hour. For this reason, Instant Yeast (also known

 

 

 

 

 

as quick-rise yeast, rapid-rise yeast, fast-rising

 

 

 

 

 

yeast, fast-acting yeast or bread machine yeast)

 

 

 

 

 

must be used with this setting or the bread will not

 

 

 

 

 

rise and bake properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Almost any BASIC recipe can be modified for use

 

 

 

 

 

with the BASIC RAPID setting by replacing Active

 

 

 

 

 

Dry Yeast with an equal or larger amount of Instant

 

 

 

 

 

Yeast. We also recommend adding Vital Wheat

 

 

 

 

 

Gluten. For recommended quantities, Refer to ‘Vital

 

 

 

 

 

Wheat Gluten’, page 45 and ‘Yeast’, page 46.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Breville BBM800 manual Table below outlines the different settings, Loaf Size More Information Options

BBM800 specifications

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In terms of physical characteristics, the Breville BBM800 boasts a sleek stainless steel exterior that not only looks modern but is also easy to clean. Its compact design, along with an internal kneading chamber that is non-stick, further enhances its practicality.

Safety is also a priority in the design of the Breville BBM800. The unit features an automatic shut-off function, ensuring that the appliance turns off when not in use or when the baking cycle is completed. This is particularly useful for those who have a busy lifestyle and may forget to turn off appliances.

Overall, the Breville BBM800 Custom Loaf Bread Maker stands out for its combination of innovative features, customizable settings, and user-friendly design. Whether you are a beginner trying your hand at baking or a seasoned expert looking to create the perfect loaf, this bread maker offers the flexibility and functionality to meet all your baking needs. The result is consistently delicious and hearty homemade bread that elevates any meal.