KitchenAid KSM150PS - Artisan Series Mixer User Manual page 22

Tips for Shaping a Loaf
Tips for Successful Rising & Baking
• Allow the bread to rise in a warm place, 80°F to 85°F, free from drafts,
unless otherwise specified in the recipe.
• Always cover the bowl with a towel to retain warmth and protect the
dough from drafts. If desired, cover the bowl with waxed paper before
covering it with a towel.
• Here are some alternative rising methods to use: (1) The bowl containing
the dough can be placed on a wire rack over a pan of hot water. (2) The
bowl can be placed on the top rack of an unheated oven; put a pan of hot
water on the rack below. (3) Turn the oven to 400°F for 1 minute, then
turn it off; place the bowl on the center rack of the oven and close the
door.
• Recipe rising times may vary due to the temperature and humidity of your
kitchen. If an indentation remains after pressing the tips of your fingers
lightly and quickly into the dough, it has doubled in bulk.
• When done, yeast breads and rolls will be deep golden brown in color.
Tapping on the top of the loaf should produce a hollow sound, and the
bread should pull away from the sides of the pan easily.
• Turn loaves and rolls onto racks immediately after baking to prevent
sogginess.
BREAD MAKING TIPS
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly
floured surface, roll each half into a
rectangle, approximately 9x14 inches.
A rolling pin will smooth the dough
and remove gas bubbles.
Starting at a short end, roll the dough
tightly. Pinch to seal the seam.
Pinch the ends and turn them under.
Place the dough, seam side down, in a
loaf pan. Follow the directions in the
recipe for rising and baking.
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