ALWAYS MAKE SURE YEAST IS FRESH AND HAS NOT EXPIRED THE “USE BY” DATE PRINTED ON THE JAR OR ENVELOPE.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
MEASURE INGREDIENTS PRECISELY AND ACCURATELY.
THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IN USING YOUR BREAD MAKER IS TO MEASURE THE INGREDIENTS PRECISELY AND ACCURATELY. A
Read through the recipe and organize the ingredients you will need in the order they are added to the bread pan. Many bread disasters occur because an ingredient was left out or added twice. Use standard kitchen measuring cups and spoons and follow the steps below.
1.ALWAYS use glass or plastic “see thru” liquid measuring cups to measure liquids. Place cup on flat surface and measure at “EYE LEVEL,” not at an angle. The liquid level line MUST be right to the measurement marking, not above or below. A “looks close enough” measurement can spell disaster in bread making. SPECIAL TIP: Place
liquid measuring cup on inside of kitchen cabinet for easier measuring at eye level
2.ALWAYS use standard dry measuring cups for measuring all dry ingredients, especially flour. Dry measuring cups are those that nest together. ALWAYS SPOON DRY INGREDIENTS INTO THE SPECIFIED MEASURING CUP, THEN LEVEL OFF TOP WITH A KNIFE. All measurements must be level. DO NOT SCOOP measuring cups into the dry ingredients for measuring as you will compress the ingredients into the cup and end up with more than intended which will result in a short loaf of bread.
3.ALWAYS use standard measuring spoons for measuring ingredients such as yeast, salt, sugar, dry milk, etc. as well as small amounts of honey, molasses, or water. Again, the measurements MUST BE LEVEL, not rounded or heaping as this little bit of difference can affect the bread. DO NOT
USE TABLEWARE AS MEASURING SPOONS AS THESE VARY IN SIZE AND WILL NOT BE ACCURATE.
USING BREAD MIXES IN YOUR BREAD MAKER: Pre- packaged bread mixes can be prepared in your bread maker. Follow the directions for making up to a 1½ pound (3cup) loaf. Use the BASIC/SPECIALTY Bread Setting for bread mixes unless preparing a 100% whole
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