Hints & Tips For; Other Ingredients - Breville LBM200 Instruction Book

Hints & Tips
INGREDIENTS
For best results, always use fresh ingredients,
especially if using yeast, and measure
accurately.
All-Purpose Flour
Plain flour is most readily available, however
best results are obtained with flour with at least
11-12% protein content.
Bread Flour
Bread flour is the most important ingredient
for making bread and is recommended in
most yeast-bread recipes. It has a high gluten
content and can keep size of bread from
collapsing after rising.
Self-Raising Flour
Flour that contains baking powder is used
especially for making cakes and most yeast
free breads. Do not use self-raising flour in
combination with yeast.
Whole-Wheat Flour
Whole-wheat flour is ground from the entire
wheat kernel. Bread made with all or part
whole-wheat flour will have higher fibre and
nutritional content. Whole-wheat flour is
heavier and, as a result, loaves may be smaller
in size and have a heavier texture.

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Egg
The egg must be whisked in with other liquid
ingredients. Eggs are used in some bread
recipes and provide liquid, help with rising and
increase nutritional value of the bread.
Salt
Salt is necessary to improve bread flavour and
crust colour. It is also used to restrain yeast
activity.
Shortening, Butter, and Vegetable Oil
Shortening and butter should be cut into small
pieces or melted before adding to liquid.
Sugar
Sugar is "food" for yeast and increases sweet
taste and colour of bread. It is a very important
element of making bread rise. White sugar
is normally used, however, brown sugar or
powdered sugar may be used in some recipes.
Water and Other Liquids (always added first)
Water is an essential ingredient for making
bread. See recipe recommendations for liquid
temperatures. Some recipes may call for milk
or other liquids. Never use dairy with the
Timer option.
Yeast
Yeast is a living organism and should be
kept in the refrigerator to remain fresh. It
needs carbohydrates found in sugar and
flour as nourishment. Before using, check
the expiration date of the yeast. Return to
refrigerator immediately after each use.
To check whether yeast is fresh and active:
1. Pour 1 cup of warm tap water into a
measuring cup.
2. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon
yeast.
3. Place the measuring cup in a warm place
for about 5 minutes.
4. Fresh, active yeast will begin to froth 'grow'.
If it does not froth, the yeast is inactive,
please discard.
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