Zojirushi BBCC-X20 Operating Instructions & Recipes page 8

Tips on Using Your
Bread Machine
Tips on Using Your Bread Machine
Creating Your Own Yeast Breads
The recipes on the following pages are unique to the Home Bakery by Zojirushi. Each one features
ingredients that best complement a particular loaf of bread, and each was tested in our machines. When
creating your own yeast bread recipes or baking an old favorite, use this book as a guide for converting
portions from your recipe to the Home Bakery. These portion guidelines will result in a heavier and
somewhat coarser dough.
• Liquid ingredients should be placed into the baking pan first, then the dry ingredients. The yeast should
be added last and sprinkled on the dry ingredients so that the yeast doesn't come in contact with any
liquid.
• Again, check our recipes for guidelines on how much of these ingredients youcan add to your doughs.
Be aware that additions like these tend to make doughs heavier and somewhat coarser in texture.
• If the room temperature is above 77∞ F, it is recommended to use refrigerated liquids. Flour should be
fresh and at room temperature.
• Changes in humidity or baking in high altitudes may require ingredient adjustments. Humidity tends to
make dough moister. High altitudes tend to make the loaves rise too quickly. For humidity, try adding
and extra tablespoon of flour to improve the consistency. Repeat if necessary until the dough forms a
nice ball. For high altitudes, decrease the amount of yeast by approximately 1/2 tablespoon, and decrease
the sugar slightly.
• For recipes using the timer cycle, milk or eggs or other perishables should not be used for food safety
reasons.
Tips on Dark Breads
Breads made with whole-grain flours such as whole wheat, or rye, require a bit more tender loving care
to insure that they achieve the height of deliciousness. Notice that some whole-grain breads may also call
for substantial amounts of bread flour, too. That's because the darker flours need to be "lightened" with
white flour for the best-tasting, best-looking loaf.
Special Glazes for Yeast Breads
Give your just-baked bread a professional finish. Select one of these special glazes to enhance your
bread.
Egg Glaze:
Beat 1 large egg and 4 teaspoons of water together, brush generously over top crust of bread.
Melted Butter:
Brush melted butter over just-baked bread for a softer, tender crust.
Milk Glaze: For a softer, shinier crust, brush just-baked bread with milk or cream.
BEFORE BAKING
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