Hints & Tips - Breville Scraper Pro BEM800XL/B Instruction Book

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foR BEttER BREAD MAKInG
• Do check the ingredients and read the
recipe before starting to bake.
• Do measure ingredients accurately
— weighed measurements are more
accurate than volume measurements.
• If using measuring cups, it is important
to spoon dry ingredients loosely into
the cup. Do not tap the cup on the bench
or pack the ingredients into the cup
unless otherwise directed. Level the top
of the cup with a straight edged knife
or spatula. If measuring liquids, place
the cup on a flat surface and check for
accuracy at eye level.
• Do use bread flour unless recipe
states otherwise.
• Do check best before dates
on ingredients.
• Do store opened ingredients in
airtight containers.
• Do use ingredients at room temperature.
• Don't use flour that contains a protein
level of less than 11%.
• Don't use tableware cups, jugs or spoons
for measuring.
• Don't use hot water or liquids.
• Don't use self-raising flour to make yeasted
bread unless recipe states otherwise.
• If you live in a high altitude area above
3,000ft (900m) you will probably need to
alter the yeast quantity in the bread recipe.
• The higher the altitude, the lower the air
pressure and the faster the dough will rise.
Try reducing the yeast by ¼ teaspoon.
• If the weather is hot and humid, reduce
the yeast by ¼ teaspoon to avoid over
rising of the dough.
• Flour properties can alter on a seasonal
or storage basis, so it may be necessary
to adjust the water and flour ratio. If the
dough is too sticky, add extra flour 1
tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too
dry add extra water 1 teaspoon at a time.
A few minutes is needed for these extra
ingredients to be absorbed. Dough with
the correct amount of flour and water
should form into a smooth, round ball
that is damp to the touch but not sticky.
• When hand-shaping dough for rolls,
weigh each piece of dough for more
evenly sized rolls.
SPonGInG yEASt
• Instant active dried yeast and active dried
yeast are used in the recipes in this book
however fresh or compressed yeast can
be substituted, if required, for specific
flavor or religious dietary requirements.
• Fresh or compressed yeast needs to be
sponged (fermentation started) before
adding to the other ingredients.
• To substitute, use three times the
amount of fresh or compressed yeast for
the amount of dry yeast in a recipe.
• To sponge the yeast: Place the quantity
of fresh compressed yeast in the
quantity of (warmed) water from the
recipe together with 1 teaspoon sugar
and 1 teaspoon flour into a clean glass
bowl, stir to dissolve and cover with
plastic wrap. Allow to stand in a warm
area (85ºF/30ºC) for about 30 minutes
or until the mixture starts to bubble
and froth. This mixture should be used
without delay.
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