Oster 5838-EXPRESSBAKE-BREAD-MAKER User Manual & Bread Recipes page 38

Baking Problem,
The bread has a floured top.
The bread is too brown.
The bread is not brown enough.
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Solution
continued
This is usually a result of using
too much flour or not enough
water. Try using less flour (a
teaspoon less at a time), or try
using more yeast (1/4 teaspoon
less at a time).
This is usually the result of
adding too much sugar to the
recipe. Try using less sugar (1
Tbsp. at a time). You can also try
selecting a lighter crust color
selection.
This is usually the result of
repeatedly lifting the lid of the
bread machine or leaving the lid
open while the bread is baking.
Be sure the lid is shut while the
breadmaker is in operation.