Sunbeam 5890 User Manual With Recipes page 20

Check the Doughball
This is a secret well known to people who make bread the old-fashioned
way. While hand kneading the mixture, they adjust the consistency of
the dough by adding a little flour or a little water until the doughball
is just right.
Although the breadmaker kneads the dough for you, this secret is still true.
Here's what you should do:
If the Doughball Is Too Wet
During the second kneading cycle, check the
consistency of the doughball. If the doughball
appears sticky or wet, like pancake batter,
sprinkle in flour, a Tbsp. at a time, until the
doughball appears smooth, round and dry,
and circles nicely in the pan. Sprinkle a little
more flour if needed.
If the Doughball Is Too Dry
If the doughball appears flaky, or you hear your
breadmaker begin to make "knocking" sounds,
the dough ball is too dry. To correct this
problem, simply sprinkle in water a tsp. at a
time, until the doughball appears smooth,
round and dry, and circles nicely in the pan.
Be careful not to add too much water.
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