Dough

swirl. Place rolls 2 to 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Cover, let rise and bake as

directed. Makes 10

Butterhorns

Lightly grease baking sheet and

set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch

circle. Brush dough with melted butter. Cut into 12 wedges. To shape rolls, begin at wide end of wedge and roll towards the point. Place rolls point side down, 2 to 3 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet. Cover, let rise and bake as directed. Makes 12

Rising

To Reduce Rising Time of Dough

Preheat conventional oven to 200˚F for 5 minutes, then turn off oven. Shape dough, place on baking pan as directed and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Place dough in oven until doubled in size. This will reduce rising time by about one half.

Recipes using whole grain or unrefined flours contain less gluten and may not rise as much as those using white bread flour. As a result, these heavier breads may fall slightly in the center. This is normal and will not affect the taste of the bread. Wheat gluten can also be added to improve the shape and volume of bread made with low gluten flours.

Storing

Keeping Your Bread Fresh

There are no preservatives in your homemade bread, so store cooled loaf in a lightly sealed plastic bag. If desired, enclose a stalk of celery in the bag to keep bread fresh longer. Do not store in the refrigerator as this causes bread to dry out faster.

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Bread Maker specifications

The Oster Bread Maker is a versatile kitchen appliance designed to simplify the bread-making process, making it accessible to both novice and seasoned bakers. With a sleek and modern design, it fits seamlessly into any kitchen decor while delivering exceptional performance.

One of the standout features of the Oster Bread Maker is its user-friendly interface. It comes equipped with a clear LCD display, intuitive controls, and a variety of pre-programmed settings that allow users to create a wide range of bread types, including whole wheat, gluten-free, artisan loaves, and soft doughs. The machine can accommodate different sizes of loaves, typically ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 pounds, catering to varying household needs.

The Oster bread maker boasts a powerful kneading paddle and a sturdy baking pan, ensuring thorough mixing and uniform baking of ingredients. Its unique dual kneading mechanism mimics hand-kneading, resulting in better texture and rise in the finished product. Additionally, the non-stick baking pan simplifies cleanup and ensures that bread releases effortlessly after baking.

One of the most innovative technologies incorporated into the Oster Bread Maker is its customizable settings feature. Users can adjust the crust color preference – light, medium, or dark – according to their taste. The machine also includes a delay timer, allowing users to prepare ingredients in advance and set the machine to bake at a later time, ensuring that fresh bread is ready when they want it.

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