Black & Decker All-In-One Horizontal B2000 Operating Instructions & Cook Book page 32

Automatic breadmaker

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Q23:

Sometimes when I cut my bread, it's too sticky and it

falls apart or it starts to mash down and won't slice

cleanly. What can I do?

If your bread is sticky or mashes down, it may be too hot! Be sure

to allow 15 to 30 minutes for your bread to cool before slicing.

Place finished bread on a wire cooling rack to let air circulate

around it. You may want to try using an electric knife to slice bread

instead of cutting it manually. An electric knife has blades that

slide back and forth to let you slice straight through bread and

avoid mashing it down by putting pressure on the top of the loaf.

Q24:

Why did I end up with a short, dense, doughy bread?

Why didn't the bread rise?

The most common reason for unrisen bread is the yeast. Maybe

you forgot to add the yeast. Perhaps the yeast was bad or expired

(always check expiration dates). Also, if the mixing wasn't com-

plete, you may have rising problems. Did you check to see if the

mixing paddle started moving once the preheat period was fin-

ished?

Q25:

What will happen if I leave the bread in the Baking Pan

after baking?

This unit has a 60-minute "Keep Warm" cycle that lets you leave the

bread in the pan for up to an hour after baking is completed. Once

that warming cycle is over, it's best to remove the bread immediate-

ly or the bottom of your loaf will absorb moisture and become

soggy. The soggy part of the bread will not be as tasty when it dries

out and it will go stale quickly. The sides of the bread may also

become moist and mushy.

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