Description of appliance The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual Removable lid Viewing window Non-stick bread Control panel ON/OFF switch Measure (tbsp= tablespoon) (tsp= teaspoon) "Cool touch" casing Graduated cup Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
It should therefore be connected to a separate electrical circuit from other appliances. 7. For safety reasons and to avoid unqualified people from carrying out maintenance, certain appliances have a tamper-proof seal. These appliances must be taken to the nearest authorised serv- Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
(see page 15 for complete details). 5. Do not touch and/or try to block moving parts (e.g. the paddle while in operation). 6. Do not place your hand in the bread pan while the appliance is in operation. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be destroyed immedia- tely. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewi- reable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet. • This appliance complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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This avoids them breaking up excessively during kneading. You can add fruit and nuts during Menu Functions 1,2,3,4,5 and 8 Removable lid Can be removed for easy cleaning. Removable non-stick pan To remove the bread easily and facilitate cleaning the pan. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
Timer: (available for Menu functions 1 to 4 and 8 only). Shows that the Delay Bake function has been set. fig. 3 Precooking: (available for Menu functions 3 and 8 only). The appliance is preheating the ingredients before the initial knea- ding phase begins. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
The baking time for wholemeal bread will therefore be longer and the consistency will be denser. Press the MENU button three times,"3" is displayed. NB: When WHOLEMEAL is selected, the first kneading phase does not begin at once. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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Read the instructions for unleavened bread in the Recipes section. Press the MENU button eight times,"8" is displayed. (9) Jam Use this setting to make sweet, tasty, fresh jam. Read the instructions for jam in the Recipes section. Press the MENU button nine times,"9" is displayed. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
Open the lid of the appliance and remove the pan by holding it by the handle and lifting. To prevent spillages inside the oven chamber, always remove the bread pan from the machine before adding the ingredients. Ingredients that splash onto the heating element can burn and cause smoke. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
If you do not choose a specific crust colour, the appliance will automatically adopt the default of Medium. Phase 4 Select the weight of the loaf Press the kg button to select the weight of the loaf: 750g, 1000g or 1200g Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
Each of these ingredients has a particular function and gives a par- ticular taste to the end product. It is therefore important to use the right ingredients in exactly the right proportions to guarantee the best results. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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You can also use equivalent quantities of artificial sweeteners, but the taste and consistency of the bread will be different and this is not recommended. The results will vary and you may need to adjust your recipe slightly. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
NB: for optimum results, you should weigh the ingredients on kit- chen scales. This is particularly important for the flour which incor- porates air and is required in precise quantities for perfect bread. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
After leavening, the baker usually "punches down" the dough. This eliminates large undesirable air and gas bubbles performed during leavening and gives the bread a more even appetising consistency. The appliance manages this operation automatically by rotating the paddle the exact number of times required. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
The countdown begins. The bread will be baked and ready by the end of the number of hours and minutes displayed. NB: in the event of error or to reset the time, press the button. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
Eat within 2-3 days and keep wrapped in foil or place in a plastic bag and seal. Do not use perishable ingredients such as milk, eggs or cheese with the Delay Bake function. Keep dry ingredients in sealed airtight containers to avoid them deteriorating. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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NB: you should do this as rapidly as possible to make sure the bread does not collapse. Crust colour It is normal for the top of the bread to be lighter than the sides. Different combinations of ingredients may make the crust more or less brown. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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Clean the inside and outside of the lid with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before replacing. Storing Make sure the appliance is completely cold and dry before storing with the lid closed. Do not place heavy objects on the lid. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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Traditional white bread 750g 1000g 1200g Water 315ml 415ml 515ml 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons Flour 600g 680g 760g Salt teaspoons 2 teaspoons teaspoons Sugar 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon tablespoons Active Dry yeast teaspoons teaspoons 2 teaspoons Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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FRENCH. 4. Select the CRUST COLOUR and WEIGHT of the bread then press French bread 750g 1000g 1200g Water 290ml 350ml 410ml tablespoons 2 tablespoons tablespoons Flour 520g 680g 840g Salt 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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2. Divide the dough in two and spread it out in the oiled pans. Garnish the pizza to taste and bake for 20 minutes. Herb flatbread Dough Water 230ml 1 tablespoon olive oil Flour 480g teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar teaspoon active yeast Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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NB: if the pasta dough is too sticky, add flour. Variations Spinach pasta: add 100g of well-drained cooked spinach to the ingredients in the dough recipe. Tomato pasta: add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree to the ingre- dients in the dough recipe. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
The dough will be similar to a thick cake mix. Check for 10-15 minutes during kneading and if the mixture is too thick, add a little water a tablespoon at a time. • Environmental factors can have a considerable effect on the Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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A thickening agent is required in all recipes. This contains pectin, a stabiliser essential to give the jam a gela- tinous consistency. You can usually buy thickener in sachets from the supermarket. • Take care when handling hot jam. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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100g sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons thickener Traditional marmalade 500g oranges divided in half and cut into thin slices 100g sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons thickener Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
At the end of a baking process Short and long beeps When using Menu Functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, you will hear a beep around 25 minutes into the bread making indicating that you can add fruit and nuts etc. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
KNEADING) has been pressed after the start Bread left in the pan too long after baking Bread sliced immediately after baking (without time for the steam to be vented) Water added after kneading the flour Electrical fault Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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Omitted SUGAR much Omitted SALT Stale or generic brand Flour with powdered active dry yeast Active dry yeast too Wrong type of active dry yeast Hot water has been used instead of water at room temperature Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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The children like honey. Can I use it instead of sugar? You can use the same quantities of honey, treacle or brown sugar instead of white sugar. The use of artificial sweeteners in bread recipes is not recommended. Bread Maker BDM1200.S...
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