Prima ABM 9 instruction manual Frequently asked questions, Mixture is too wet causing weak dough

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•	Frequently asked questions			22
PROBLEM			CAUSE
The motor did not run			It’s not supposed to. All the programmes start with a pre-heat step that
when I pressed START			ensures all the ingredients are at the right temperature before the process
			starts.
The machine		beeped part	This is the signal to add other ingredients like fruit or nuts. Some of the
way through the process.			recipes call for extra ingredients. Refer to the appropriate recipe for more
			information.
I tried to make another loaf			The machine must be allowed to cool thoroughly before another loaf can
straight after the first but			be made. The machine will show the word H:HH on the display panel until
the process wouldn’t start.			it has cooled properly.
What does the ‘keep warm’			The Keep Warm function prevents condensation from forming on the loaf
sign mean when the loaf is			after the bake cycle has finished. You can remove the loaf during the
finished?			Keep Warm period then press START/RESET button to reset the machine.
What if the power is			The machine will resume from where it left off as long as the power is
interrupted		accidentally	restored within 30 minutes. After this, it is likely that the ingredients will
during the process?			have spoiled anyway.
•	PROBLEMS? Sunken loaves.			22.1

Typically, what happens is the dough will rise very well then sinks just as the baking process starts. Most of the time, this is because the dough was not strong enough. Whilst the yeast is still producing gas, a weak dough will maintain a good shape but once the yeast is killed by the baking process, the loaf can sink under it’s own weight.

1.The mixture is too wet causing weak dough.

a.Too much water/not enough flour. This will make the dough sloppy. The dough should be soft but firm.

b.Use the recommended brands of flour and yeast at first. Other brands may need some adjustment to the ingredients. Some types of flour absorb less water than those recommended. In this case add an extra 50g of flour to make the dough thicker.

c.You’re not using ordinary plain flour are you? It MUST say ‘for bread making’ on the packet.