Bread-Making Ingredients - Panasonic SD-R2550 Operating Instructions Manual

It is extremely important to use the correct measure of ingredients for best results.
Liquid ingredients
Use the measuring cup or measuring spoon provided.
If the recipes indicate a mixture (the liquid plus egg), should be weighted on scales. Using digital scale is recommended.
Dry ingredients
Should be weighed on scales or measured with measuring spoon provided for the small amounts. Using digital scale is recommended.
Flour
Main ingredient of bread. The protein in flour forms gluten during kneading.
Gluten provides structure and texture and helps the bread to rise.
Use strong flour. Strong flour is milled from the wheat and has a high
content of protein which is necessary for the development of gluten.
Carbon dioxide produced during fermentation is trapped within the elastic
network of gluten, thus making the dough rise.
White flour
Made by grinding wheat kernel, excluding bran and germ. The best
kind of flour for baking bread is a flour marked "for bread baking".
Do not use plain or self - r aising flour as a substitute for bread flour.
Whole wheat flour
Made by grinding entire wheat kernel, including bran and germ.
Makes very health-giving bread. This bread is lower in height and
heavier than bread baked with white flour.
Rye flour
Made by grinding rye kernel. Contains more iron, magnesium and
potassium, which contribute to good health.
Due to the low gluten content, it makes a dense, heavier bread.
Do not use more than stated quantity (could overload motor).
Dry yeast
Enables the bread to rise.
Be sure to use dry yeast that does not require pre - f ermentation. Do not
use yeast that requires preliminary fermentation. Yeast which has 'instant
yeast' or 'rapid rise yeast' written on the packet is recommended. When
using dry yeast from sachets, seal the sachet again immediately after use.
To store, follow the Manufacturer's instructions and discard after 48 hours
of opening. It is recommended on most yeast packets to keep in a cool
dry place.
Dairy products
Add flavour and nutritional value.
• If you use milk instead of water, the nutritional value of the bread will be
higher, but do not use in timer setting as it may not keep fresh overnight.
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Reduce the amount of water proportionally to the amount of milk.
Sugar
(granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, treacle, etc.)
Food for the dry yeast, sweetens and adds flavour to the bread, changes
the colour of the crust.
• Use less sugar if using raisins or other fruits, which contain fructose.
Water
Use normal tap water.
When room temperature is low, use tepid water for menu 2, 7 or 10.
When room temperature is high, use chilled water for menu 4 or 5.
Always measure out liquids using the measuring cup provided.

Bread-making Ingredients

Salt
Improves the flavour and strengthens gluten to help the bread
rise.
The bread may lose size / flavour if measuring is inaccurate.
Fat
Adds flavour and softness to the bread.
Use butter (unsalted), margarine or oil.
You can make your bread taste better by
adding other ingredients.
n Eggs
Improve the nutritional value and colouring of the bread.
(Water amount must be reduced proportionally.) Beat eggs
when adding eggs. Do not use the timer for the recipe with
egg. (Eggs go rotten quickly if your room temperature is high.)
n Bran
Increases the bread's fibre content.
• Use max. 50 g (5 tbsp).
n Wheat germ
Gives the bread a nuttier flavour.
• Use max. 50 g (4 tbsp).
n Spices, herbs
Enhance the flavour of the bread.
• Only use a small amount (max. 1 tbsp).
If using a bread mix...
n Bread mixes including dry yeast
①
Place the mix in the bread pan, then add water.
(Follow instructions on the packet for the quantity of water)
②
Select menu 2，choose a size according to the volume of the
mix, and start the baking.
600 g – XL 400 g – M
• •
• With some mixes, it is not clear how much yeast is included, so
some trial and error may be required to obtain optimum results.
n Bread mix with separate yeast sachet
①
First place the dry yeast in the bread pan, then the bread mix,
then the water.
②
Set the machine on menu 1 and start the baking.
n Baking brioche with brioche mix
Select the menu 5 or 2- "Medium" size - "Light" crust shape.
Tips: The outcome differs depending on the type of mixed flour.
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