Prima ABM 9 instruction manual Yeast, Brown Flour or Farmhouse Flour

page 8	Home Bakery
• BROWN FLOUR (or FARMHOUSE FLOUR)		5

Brown flour contains about 85% of the wheat kernel. Much of the bran part of the wheat kernel has been removed. Loaves made with all brown flour tend to be smaller than white loaves due to the lower gluten content but there tends to be more flavour and texture to brown loaves. When buying this type of flour the strong, finely ground type will give better results in the bread maker.

• WHOLEMEAL OR WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR 6

This type of flour contains all of the original wheat kernel including the bran; the tough outer skin of the wheat which is an excellent source of fibre. As with the brown flour, you should specify a strong fine ground variety when using your bread maker. The bran in the wholemeal flour inhibits the release of gluten so wholemeal loaves tend to be smaller and more dense than white loaves. However, the flavour is superb (try the honey wholemeal recipe). Your Prima Home Bakery has a special process for wholemeal bread, which devotes more time to the kneading and rising processes.

• YEAST 7

Yeast is the living organism that multiplies in the dough. It produces the carbon dioxide bubbles that make the dough rise. For bread making machines it is best to use the ‘Easy Blend’ dried yeast that comes in sachets. This yeast does not rely on sugar in order to ferment so it is easier to reduce the sugar content of your loaf without any adverse effects. Good brands of dried yeast are Homepride, Sainsbury’s, Hovis (7g sachet) or McDougals. Other supermarket own brands also give satisfactory results. Avoid yeast in tubs or tins as these tend to perform less well once opened. Sachet yeast is very sensitive to moisture so do not store part used sachets for more than a day.