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Possible cause | Solution |
Bread sinks in the centre Too much liquid or liquid too warm
Salt was not added, causing bread to over rise and collapse
Too much yeast was added
High humidity and hot ambient temperatures can cause bread to over rise and collapse
High altitude can cause the bread to over rise and then collapse during baking
Lid is open during baking
Measure ingredients accurately. Use liquids at temperatures between 21¡C and 28¡C Measure ingredients accurately
Measure ingredients accurately, if problem persists, reduce yeast by 1/4 teaspoon Bake during the coolest part of the day,
Try reducing the yeast by 1/4 teaspoon or use liquids direct from the refrigerator.
Do not use the timer function
Try reducing the yeast by 1/4 teaspoon
Do not open the lid during baking
Bread did not rise enough
Not enough yeast was added
Yeast is outdated or inactive
Too little sugar was added
Too much salt was added, reducing the action of the yeast
Water was too hot and killed the yeast
Yeast has been activated before programme has started
Measure ingredients accurately
Never use outdated yeast. Store in a cool, dark place
Measure ingredients accurately
Measure ingredients accurately
Use liquids at temperatures between 21¡C and 28¡C
Take care that yeast does not come in contact with liquid before programme has started
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