OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE BREAD MAKER - BEGINNER’S GUIDE

The table below outlines the phases of the cycle.

PHASE

DESCRIPTION

NOTES

 

 

 

‘Preheat’

The ‘preheat’ phase warms the ingredients to allow the yeast to

This phase will only occur on the WHOLE WHEAT, WHOLE WHEAT

 

perform optimally. It also allows heavy grains and flours to absorb

RAPID and JAM settings.

 

liquid, before softening and expanding for better gluten development.

 

 

During this phase, no movement occurs in the bread pan.

 

 

 

 

‘Knead 1’

The ‘knead 1’ phase distributes the yeast and moistens the gluten in

Viewing window may fog up. This is normal and will dissipate later

 

the flour.

in the cycle.

 

During this phase, the paddle will rotate slowly.

There may be lumps and unincorporated ingredients in the corners

 

 

of the bread pan. This is normal. They will be incorporated during the

 

 

‘knead 2’ phase.

 

 

 

‘Knead 2’

The ‘knead 2’ phase thoroughly mixes the ingredients and strengthens

Viewing window may fog up. This is normal and will dissipate later

 

the moistened gluten strands to a springy elasticity. A dough ball will

in the cycle.

 

form.

There may be lumps and unincorporated ingredients in the corners of

 

 

 

During this phase, the paddle will rotate faster and in both the

the bread pan. Be patient - the clockwise and counterclockwise direction

 

clockwise and counterclockwise direction. You may notice the

of the paddle will eventually incorporate all the ingredients before the

 

collapsible paddle automatically collapse into the flat position then

end of the ‘knead 2’ phase, however if necessary use a rubber spatula

 

return to the upright position multiple times during this phase. This

to fold in any flour from around the edges of the bread pan. This is

 

action allows the dough ball to accumulate all the unincorporated

especially important on the GLUTEN FREE and YEAST FREE settings.

 

ingredients in the corners of the bread pan.

Humidity, the way the flour is measured and the moisture content

 

The Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser will automatically release its

of the flour affects dough consistency. For this reason, you may wish

 

contents 8 minutes before the end of the ‘knead 2’ phase, regardless

to check the dough approximately 5-10 minutes into this phase. Lift

 

of whether it has been loaded.

open the lid. Poke the dough ball with your finger, careful to avoid

 

 

the moving paddle. The dough should feel soft and sticky like scotch

 

 

tape. If it is too dry, add liquid (80°F/27°C), ½ to 1 tablespoon at a

 

 

time. If it is too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

 

 

NOTE: Gluten free doughs will be wetter and more like a thick, sticky

 

 

batter, while yeast free bread doughs will look like a cake batter.

 

 

 

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Breville BBM800XL manual Table below outlines the phases of the cycle, Phase Description