Do you have a question about the 5844 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Larry Kivimaki
May 15, 2025
The pin holding the paddle drops freely out of the machine. It should have a retainer to hold it in place when replacing paddle after cleaning. Is there an "o" ring or clamp missing?
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l a t i o n s F re s h , w a r m h o m e m a d e b re a d i s j u s t a f e w, e a s y s t e p s a w a y w i t h y o u r n e w O s t e r D e l u x e B r e a d ®...
Plug the Bread Maker into a properly wired outlet. W h i l e i n U s e Keep the Bread Maker out of the reach of children – it's hot! The temperature is very hot during operation.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. 15. Electrical power: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your Bread Maker may not operate properly. The Bread Maker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.
A Symphony of Ingredients L i k e t h e i n s t r u m e n t s i n a n o r c h e s t r a , t h e i n g r e d i e n t s i n b a s i c b r e a d a r e v e r y s i m p l e : f l o u r, s u g a r, s a l t , a l i q u i d ( s u c h a s w a t e r o r m i l k ) , p o s s i b l y a f a t ( s u c h a s b u t t e r o r o i l ) , a n d y e a s t .
Important Measuring Tips Because each ingredient plays such a specific role, it is especially important to measure the ingredients exactly to get the best results. For dry ingredients, use a standard measuring spoon or measuring cup – not a tableware spoon or coffee cup – and level off. For flour, simply spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level off with a flat kitchen utensil.
Dough Maker maintains the optimum temperature for rising during this part of the process. If you are using the Dough Only cycle, the Oster and Dough Maker will stop at the end of the first rising. You will hear a series of 3 beeps to let you know it’s done.
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In standard baking, the baker removes the bread from the pan immediately to keep the crust from turning soggy. We recommend that you do the same with the Oster Bread and Dough Maker, too. The baking chamber will remain at a constant warm temperature for 60 minutes if you're not home to take it out immediately.
Step-by-Step Directions On How to Use You Bread Maker OPEN THE LID AND REMOVE THE BAKING PAN by pulling straight up on the handle. It is important to remove the Baking Pan from the unit before putting the ingredients into the pan to avoid accidentally spilling ingredients into the inner case.
Breadmaking Cycle Times HITE PHASE 0 min. 6 min. NEAD 35 min. NEAD 23 min./32°C 0 min. UNCH 0 min. UNCH 0 min. UNCH 0 min. E S T 5 sec./32°C HAPE 10 sec./32°C HAPE 8 sec./32°C HAPE 66 min./32°C 50 min./130°C 60 min./65°C 3:00 hours...
G o u r m e t B a k e r Last Things Last You'll see this tip in several places in this book, but it bears repeating: Always put the liquids in first, the dry ingredients in next, and the yeast last (fruits and nuts are added later, after the machine has completed the first knead).
White Bread R e c i p e s Traditional White Bread Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 4 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened 4-1/2 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons dry milk 1 Tablespoon salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast...
Onion Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 4-1/2 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons dry milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast or...
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Parmesan-Pepper Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 4 -1/2 cups bread flour 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black or green peppercorns 2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast...
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Cheddar-Chive Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 4-1/2 cups bread flour 1-1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1/3 cup chopped fresh or 2 tablespoons freeze-dried chives 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast...
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Roasted Red Pepper-Cheese Bread Roasted red peppers are found in jars near the olives in the supermarket. Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2 pounds) 1-1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4-3/4 cups bread flour...
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10% to 20%, but may result in a smaller loaf size. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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10% to 20%, but may result in a smaller loaf size. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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South-of-the-Border Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 3 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies 4-1/4 cups bread flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoons salt...
Triple Cheese and Garlic Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/4 cup water 2/3 cup small curd creamed cottage cheese 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 5-1/4 cups bread flour 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sugar...
Multigrain Bread Look for 7-grain cereal in the health food or hot cereal section of your supermarket. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 3 cups bread flour 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup 7-grain cereal 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoons salt...
Russian Black Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-3/4 cups water 1/4 cup dark molasses 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 3 cups bread flour 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup rye flour 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules...
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Whole Wheat-Raisin-Nut Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 3 cups bread flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or...
French Bread Recipes Classic French Bread Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened 4 cups bread flour 4 teaspoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-3/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 1-3/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast Large Loaf (2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water...
Quick Sourdough Bread Do not use the delay bake option for this recipe. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 4-1/2 cups bread flour 1 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast...
4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Large Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the number of hours indicated. 6. Add cranberries when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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4. Select bread type: Press SELECT until the number “8” is displayed, indicating the Sweet Bread Cycle. 5. Press START. Bread will be done baking in the time indicated. 6. Add Mix-ins when bread maker beeps, about 32 minutes after starting. Medium Loaf (1-1/2 pounds)
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Gingery Bread This unique bread is delicious drizzled with Citrus Glaze (Page 65). Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/4 cups water 1/3 cup molasses 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 5-1/4 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast...
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Bread Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup molasses 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 4-1/2 cups bread flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking or regular oats 3 tablespoons dry milk 1teaspoons salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast Large Loaf (2 pounds)
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Piña Colada Bread Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons rum extract 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 4-1/2 cups flour 2/3 cup shredded coconut, toasted 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoons salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast...
Pumpkin-Yogurt Bread Cooked and mashed pumpkin or squash can be substituted for the canned pumpkin. Extra Large Loaf (2-1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin 1/3 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3 cups bread flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoons salt...
Dough Only Recipes Apple Coffee Cake Dough: 1-1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 1-1/2 cups bread flour 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast Filling: 2 cups chopped apples...
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Brioche Dough: 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened 4 eggs 4-1/2 cups bread flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel 2-1/2 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast DIRECTIONS: 1.
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Calzones Dough: 1-1/2 cups water 2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 4-1/2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 3 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast DIRECTIONS: 1. Remove bread pan; attach kneading blade. 2.
Caramel-Pecan Rolls Dough: 1-1/4 cups water 1 egg 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 5 cups bread flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast Topping: 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted 2/3 cup packed brown sugar...
Holiday Wreath Mix-ins: 1/3 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons currants 3 tablespoons rum or water 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds 1/4 cup mixed candied orange and lemon peel Dough: 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1 egg 4-1/2 cups bread flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, softened...
Raised Doughnuts Dough: 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 4 cups bread flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2-1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast 2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or quick-acting active dry yeast For frying: Vegetable oil...
Quick Breads Strawberry Bread 1 can (10 ounce) frozen strawberries, thawed 3/4 cup oil 3 whole large eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups bread flour DIRECTIONS: 1. Drain strawberries. Reserve 1/4 cup of juice to put in mixture.
Jams Blueberry Jam 2 envelopes of Knox Gelatin 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of lemon juice reconstituted 3/4 cup of water 16 ounces of thawed frozen blueberries DIRECTIONS: 1. Dissolve 2 envelopes of Knox gelatin with 3/4 cup of water. 2.
Apple Butter 2 cups of applesauce 1 tablespoon reconstituted lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 cup of brown sugar DIRECTIONS: 1. Layer in order. 2. Place mixture in pan. Put pan in machine. Press SELECT until the number “11”...
Troubleshooting The Machine Please check the following: Unplugged Bread pan not inserted correctly Ingredient spilled on heater element Kneeding blade not installed in bread pan Top lid was repeatedly open during operation or left open Menu selection was wrong Mode selections was wrong (DOUGH mode was chosen...
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Troubleshooting The Recipes Please check the following: Texture Not enough FLOUR Too much Not enough YEAST Too much Not enough WATER or LIQUID Too much Omitted SUGAR Too much SALT Omitted OId or bad FLOUR: flour used All-purpose flour YEAST: Old yeast used* Wrong type of yeast used...
Commonly Asked Questions Why did my bread turn out like lead, resembling a hockey puck? Perhaps you forgot the yeast (we can all error!) or you used stale yeast, extra salt or sugar or hot liquids that may have killed the yeast and inhibited rising. Why does my loaf look caved in on top? Perhaps there was too much liquid or moisture from fruits or vegetables or cheese.
1. Make sure that the unit is completely cool and dry before storing. 2. Store the Bread Maker with the lid closed. 3. Do not place heavy objects on the top lid. Bread Maker ® Bread Maker, unplug it and allow it to cool. To clean, wipe manually: Bread Maker ®...
Baking at High Altitudes At High Altitudes above 3,000 feet, dough rises faster. Therefore, when baking in high altitudes some experimentation is required. Follow the suggested guidelines. Use one suggestion at a time and remember to write down which suggestions work best for you.
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Do you have a question about the 5844 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
The pin holding the paddle drops freely out of the machine. It should have a retainer to hold it in place when replacing paddle after cleaning. Is there an "o" ring or clamp missing?