Faqs - Bake Max BMDM-18 Manual

Q: Why won't my dough press to size?
• Weight of the dough ball - not enough dough
• Temperature of the dough ball might be cold - higher
temp/ longer press time
• Set to thick - change thickness setting
Q: When I press my dough it gets sticky? Why?
• Very wet dough - turn up temperature
• Platens are not clean - possible flour build up
Q: Why won't my dough press out even?
• Unlevel platens
Q: Why is my dough tearing when I press?
• Usually this is caused by under mixing the dough in the
mixer - mix on slow speed for a minimum of 10 minutes
• Cold or frozen particles in the dough
Q: What temperature should I be pressing the dough?
• Cold dough could vary from 130ºF to 170ºF
• Warm dough or room temperature dough 100º-110ºF
Q: How long should I be pressing the dough?
• Warm dough 2-7 seconds
• Cold dough 5-10 seconds
Q: Will the heat kill the yeast?
• N0 - yeast dies at 180ºF for 2-minutes - The temperature
we are pressing could range from 100º-170ºF for a
maximum pressing time of 10 seconds. This will not affect
the yeast in the dough.
Q: Is 18" the only size crust I can get with this press?
• No - The weight of the dough ball and your thick & thin set-
ting will determine the size of your crust. Different dough
ball weights will determine the size of your crust.
Q: How do I get an edge with the press?
• Press out dough normally - (2) ways you can get an edge...
a. After pressing crust, form edge by hand
b. When saucing crust leave a 1/4" to 1/2" ring from the
edge to let your oven bake the edge naturally for a
nice handmade look.

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