Things You May Need to Buy
•You should only use“Bread Machine”flour for the EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker setting recipes.
•You may need a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature of the water you use in these recipes. You should only use hot water (between 115° and 125° F) for EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker setting recipes.
Although baking EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker setting breads is a little different, the results and convenience are well worth it.
The following recipe is a great one to try for your first EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker setting loaf.
Traditional White Bread 1–1/2 lb. loaf
Ingredients:
1 cup + 2 tablespoons
9 ounces total) of hot water (115° – 125°)
2 tablespoons oil (room temperature)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups Bread Machine flour
5 teaspoons
Instructions:
1Carefully measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) of hot water. Remember, it’s a good idea to view the measuring cup at eye level to make sure you have measured exactly 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total).
2Use a cooking thermometer to make sure the temperature of the water is between 115° – 125° F. When water is at the proper temperature, pour into the bread pan.
3Carefully measure and add 2 tablespoons oil that is at room temperature.
4 Carefully measure and add the salt and sugar to the bread pan.
5Measure and add exactly 3 cups of bread flour to the bread pan. Remember to make sure not to “overpack” the flour into the cup. To avoid over packing, a good trick is to fill the measuring cup to overflowing, then tap the side of the cup with a knife or spatula to remove air pockets. Level off the measuring cup with the knife or spatula.
6Before adding the yeast, use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will pour the yeast. Yeast must NEVER come into contact with a liquid when you are adding ingredients. Measure (again, leveling off ) 5 teaspoons of a
7Carefully snap the baking pan into the breadmaker.
8Close the lid of the bread machine and plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The following things will happen. The machine will “beep,” and the lights of the display will turn on. The time setting will say “3:25” hours.
9Repeatedly press the “Menu Select” button to select the EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker (1.5LB) setting.
10Press the “Start/Stop” button and your machine will start making bread. You will hear the breadmaker begin to mix the ingredients.
Note: It is important that you DO NOT press the “Start/Stop” button while the breadmaker is making bread. If you do, the machine will turn off and you will need to start over again, from scratch.
Note: DO NOT raise the lid when using the EXPRESSBAKE® Breadmaker setting. Doing so can affect the rising of the dough.
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