Cuisinart CBK250U Instructions For Use Manual page 22

n The temperature of ingredients is important in bread machine baking. Ideal temperature is room
temperature between 24ºC and 32ºC. Use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature. Cold
ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature. Liquids and butter may be combined and
placed in a microwave on the defrost setting to warm without heating too hot. Gently and safely warm
cold eggs by placing whole eggs in a bowl and covering with moderately hot tap water for 10 minutes.
n When adapting a recipe, do not omit the little amounts of ½ teaspoon or less – they are essential to the
chemical composition of the bread.
n A general formula for a 700g loaf is 410g bread flour, 275-375 mls liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar,
1 ¾ to 2 teaspoons yeast. Use this as a basic formula and make any adjustments from there.
N B you should not use more than 700g flour total in the bread machine.
n Wheat gluten flour can be added to recipes to improve loaf height, texture and structure, particularly with
whole grain flours or breads using whole wheat, oat flour or rye flours.
n For a more uniform loaf of bread, remove the dough before the final rise cycle signal, then remove
the kneading paddle and reshape the dough into a neat loaf.
n Use the 'Whole Wheat' program when baking breads containing not only whole wheat flour but other
heavy flours that will require a longer knead and rise.
n All breads slice best when allowed to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes (preferably longer) before slicing.
If you wish to serve bread warm, wrap in foil and heat in oven.
n For quick breads/batter breads, spray the bottom and halfway up the sides of the bread pan with cooking
spray before adding ingredients, to assist in release. Loosen the loaf with a plastic spatula before turning
out.
n For white breads and any recipe calling for a white flour (unless it is a quick/batter bread requiring cake
flour), the best flour to use is bread flour, which has a higher protein content.
n If you are adapting a recipe and it requires you to add half an egg, use a small egg as a replacement for half.
A large egg is generally equal to about ¼ cup.
n A pinch of ginger or a bit of vitamin C can give a boost to the yeast and help it to grow better.
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