Temperatures important?, Why is the ‘bake’

Problem	Easy Solution

Can I use home-ground or	• Depending on the coarseness of the flour, results may not be satisfactory. For best results,
home-milled flour?	we recommend using a blend of bread flour and home-milled flour. Ensure not to grind the
	flour too coarse as it may damage the bread pan coating.

Why do the ingredients need	• To ensure all dry ingredients are mixed with the water and to avoid the yeast activating
to be placed in the bread pan	prematurely with the water, salt or sugar when using the Delay Start feature.
in the specified order?

TEMPERATURES

Problem	Easy Solution

Are the room and water	• Yes – room and water temperature influences yeast activity and therefore can affect
temperatures important?	the quality of the bread. The average room temperature is approximately 68°F-77°F
	(20°C-25°C). Dry ingredients should be at room temperature and liquids at 80°F (27°C)
	unless stated otherwise. Never use hot water as it will kill the yeast.

Why is the ‘bake’	• Due to the small, enclosed baking chamber and close proximity of the heating element, the
temperature range so low?	baking temperatures are lower than a wall oven but hot enough to bake the bread efficiently
	and evenly. Our testing has shown that breads usually baked in a wall oven at 357°F (190°C)
	can be successfully baked in the bread maker at 300°F (150°C). When using or developing
	your own recipes, we recommend using the oven’s preset recommended baking temperature
	as a guide before adjusting the temperature and/or ‘bake’ time to produce the desired results.

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