Breville VBM003 Instruction Booklet page 18

ingredients used in bread making
Yeast
Yeast is a vital ingredient when bread making, without it the bread will not rise. Your bread
maker maintains the optimum temperature for the yeast to take effect, during the bread
making process.
Only use instant or fast acting yeast - sometimes called easy bake.
Some yeast may require the use of a bread improver. A bread improver will provide
additional gluten to the flour to produce a better loaf. If the weather is hot and humid, try
reducting the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon to prevent the dough from over rising.
Flour
In order for the bread to rise, the flour used has to have a sufficiently high protein content.
We recommend the use of a good quality strong plain or bread flour.
Liquids
When liquids are mixed with flour, gluten is formed. Gluten is necessary for the bread to
rise. Most recipes use dry milk and water, but other liquids such as fresh milk and fruit
juice can be used.
Salt
In small amounts salt adds flavour and controls yeast action. Too much salt will inhibit the
yeast and the bread will not rise properly.
When adding ingredients to the bread pan, yeast and salt should be kept separate.
Other ingredients used in bread making;
• Bread improver
• Dried fruit and nuts
• Fats (i.e. butter, margarine, oil)
• Sugar
• Dried powder milk
• Eggs
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