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Troubleshooting bread making difficulty

Troubleshooting bread making difficulty

This article is part of “Everything You Need to Know to Start Baking Awesome Bread Using a Bread Maker.”

Everybody knows that I love to bake homemade bread from scratch. Using a bread machine couldn’t be easier, and it makes some fantastic bread! A bread machine combines convenience with flexibility. If you enjoy a fresh loaf of bread, but don’t have the time or space to bake from scratch, a bread machine is for you.

If you have never baked homemade bread before and find the instructions a wee bit intimidating, I encourage you to try it. It may seem intimidating at first, and the various steps take a bit of time to learn, but overall, it is truly easy.

The simplest way to learn how to bake bread is to follow a basic recipe. Try Fast2eat Bread Recipes (much more to be published – keep checking); they are foolproof 😉 really easy and the bread delicious.

Troubleshooting bread-making difficulty

This isn’t about making baking scary! It’s all part of the learning process. Although Fast2eat Bread Recipes are foolproof 😉 difficulties may happen; therefore, let’s talk about common Bread Machine difficulties with possible solutions.

Even though Bread is one of the simplest, oldest foods on earth, it also takes a lot of finesse and practice before you can make it confidently and well.

Loaf size & shape

The sides of the bread collapse, and the bottom of the bread is damp

There are several possible solutions:

  • The bread may have been left in the bread pan too long after baking. Remove the bread from the pan sooner and allow it to cool
  • Try using more flour (a tsp. at a time), or less yeast (1/4 tsp. at a time), or less water or liquid (a tsp. at a time)
  • This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe

Collapsed while baking

  • Maybe caused by baking at high altitude – Adjust high altitude baking by reducing:
    • yeast by ¼ teaspoon
    • liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp. at a time)
  • Use a thermometer to measure the liquid temperature accurately
  • Use less liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp. at a time)
  • Increase the amount of salt – Use the recommended amount
  • Too much yeast was added – Use the recommended amount
  • During periods of warm weather with high humidity, use less water and cooler water

Top and sides cave-in

  • Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp. at a time)
  • Too much yeast – Use the recommended amount

Rose too much

Try using less yeast (1/4 tsp. less at a time).

This could also result from forgetting to add salt to the recipe or forgetting to put the kneading blade into the baking pan.

Uneven, shorter on one end

Dough too dry, preventing even rise in the bread pan – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.

Did not rise enough

There are several possible solutions.

Try using less flour (a tsp. less at a time), more yeast (1/4 tsp. more at a time), or less water (a tsp. less at a time).

This could also be the result of:

  • forgetting to add salt to the recipe
  • using old flour or the wrong kind of flour for the recipe
  • Using flour with low gluten content (Substitute only part of the bread flour for rye flour, whole wheat flour, or other whole grain flour; use bread flour instead of All-purpose flour.)
  • using old yeast – Check the yeast activity
  • using water that is too hot – except otherwise noted in the recipes and for ExpressBake® cycle setting, recipes use lukewarm (27-32°C/80-90°F) liquids, all other ingredients at room temperature
  • Measuring errors – check the recipe

Short and dense

  • Use high protein bread flour – Certain flours, such as whole wheat and rye, create heavier products than white flour. Wheat bread will be shorter than white bread due to less gluten-forming protein in whole-wheat flour. Add 1/2 tablespoon of Vital Wheat Gluten to each cup of Whole Wheat Flour to make it lighter and to prevent the bread collapses during the baking period due to less gluten-forming protein in whole-wheat flour
  • Not enough liquid – Check consistency of dough after 5-15 minutes (25-35 for whole wheat cycle) into the kneading time. If the dough is too dry, add liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time
  • Sugar omitted or not enough added – Assemble ingredients as listed in the recipe
  • A wrong type of flour used – Do not use all-purpose flour
  • Not enough yeast used or too old – Measure the amount recommended and check the freshness date on the package and Check the yeast activity
  • A wrong type of yeast used – Use fast-rising or bread machine yeast. Do not use compressed yeast or Baking Powder

No rising/Flat

  • Yeast omitted – Assemble ingredients as listed in the recipe
  • Yeast too old – Check the expiration date and Check the yeast activity
  • Liquid too hot – Use lukewarm (27-32°C/80-90°F) liquids
  • Too much salt added – Use amount recommended in the recipe
  • Sugar or another sweetener (honey, molasses,…) omitted – Assemble ingredients as listed in the recipe

Loaf texture

Floured top

This is usually a result of using too much flour or not enough water. Try using less flour (a tsp. less at a time), or try using more water (1/4 tsp. more at a time).

Flour on side

During the kneading cycle, open the machine and use a rubber spatula to push flour off the pan’s sides.

Heavy, dense and thick texture

  • Too much flour – Measure accurately, levelling off the measuring cup or try using less flour (a tsp. at a time)
  • Not enough yeast – Add the recommended amount of yeast or more yeast (1/4 tsp. at a time)
  • Not enough sugar – Add recommended amount or more sugar (1/4 tsp. at a time) 
  • This could also be the result of using old flour or the wrong type of flour for the recipe

Gnarly or knotted top, not smooth

  • Not enough liquid – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp. at a time)
  • Too much flour – Measure flour accurately, levelling off measuring cup

Raw, not baked through in the center (doughy center)

  • Try using more flour (a tsp more at a time)
  • Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp less at a time)
  • Do not lift the lid too often during baking
  • Power outage during operation – If the power goes out during operation for longer than 5 minutes, the bread maker will remain off when the power is restored. Remove the unbaked loaf from the bread pan and start over with fresh ingredients. Or use the Bake cycle
  • Forgot to put knead blade in the bread pan – Always make sure the kneading blade is on the shaft in the bottom of the bread pan before adding ingredients
  • Check the yeast activity
  • The bread machine may be malfunctioning; check the user’s manual
  • Unplug the cord from the outlet and allow the bread maker to cool down for 10 to 20 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed. Plug the cord back in the outlet, add bread pan and start the machine in the BAKE cycle

Large mushroom top

  • Reduce the amount of water (a tsp less at a time)
  • Reduce the amount of yeast (a tsp less at a time)

Open, coarse or holey texture

This is usually the result of

  • Salt omitted – Assemble ingredients as listed in the recipe or Increase the amount of salt
  • Too much yeast – Add the recommended amount of yeast
  • Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons (a tsp less at a time)

Doesn’t slice well, very sticky

  • Sliced while too hot – Allow bread to cool on rack at least 15 minutes before slicing to release steam
  • Not using a proper knife – Use a good bread knife or electric knife

Crust and colour thickness

Too brown (dark crust) or too thick

This is usually the result of adding too much sugar to the recipe. Try using less sugar (1 Tbsp. at a time).

Bread machine cycles can be picked to control crust colour and crispiness. Sweet bread cycle is intended for bread with a higher fat or sugar content, or recipes that call for eggs or cheese. The baking temperature is lower to prevent a burned or dark crust, which can be caused by these ingredients.

You can also try selecting a lighter crust colour selection. If your machine does not have this feature, remove the loaf a few minutes before baking is normally completed.

Burned

The bread maker is malfunctioning – See Warranty page for service information.

Not brown enough/Unbrowned top

This is usually the result of repeatedly lifting the bread machine’s lid or leaving the lid open while the bread is baking. Be sure the lid is shut while the breadmaker is in operation.

You can also try

  • selecting a darker crust colour selection
  • Increase the amount of sugar or fat by half the amount recommended in case of Not enough sugar or fat
  • Select a smaller size recipe
  • If the machine has an all-glass top, the tent outside of the dome with foil

The crust is too thick

Remove bread from the machine immediately after the bake cycle is completed.

Taste

Rancid taste

Check the whole grain ingredients. Whole grain flours, wheat germ and similar ingredients should be kept in the refrigerator or freezer. They spoil rapidly when left at room temperature and can give your bread a rancid taste. Flours are not subject to the same type of spoilage and can be kept at room temperature.

Bread maker problems

Knead blade cannot be removed

Add warm water to the bread pan and allow the kneading blade to soak before removing it. Follow the cleaning instructions. You may need to twist the knead blade slightly after soaking to loosen.

Do NOT immerse the bread pan in water.

Bread sticks to bread pan/difficult to shake out

It can happen over prolonged use.

  • Wipe the inside of the bread pan, from the ribs down with vegetable oil or solid shortening
  • Or add 1 tsp. vegetable oil to the liquid in the bread pan before adding dry ingredients
  • Do NOT use a vegetable spray as sticking can worsen.
  • Or, let the bread sit in the bread pan for 10 minutes before shaking out.
  • A replacement bread pan may be ordered. See Warranty section

Bread maker mechanics

Ingredients not mixed

  • After programming the control panel, did not start the machine- press the “START/STOP” button to turn on.
  • Forgot to put knead blade in bread pan – Always make sure the kneading blade is on the shaft in the bottom of the bread pan before adding ingredients.

Burning odour noted during operation

  • Ingredients spilled inside the machine – Be careful not to spill ingredients when adding to the bread pan as they will burn on the heating unit and cause smoke
  • Bread pan leaks – Replacement bread pan may be ordered. See Warranty section
  • Exceeding capacity of bread pan – Do not use more ingredients than recommended in the recipe and always measure accurately

If you have a power outage during use or the machine unplugged by mistake for longer than 5 minutes. How can I save the bread?

If there is a brief power interruption of less than 5 minutes, the program position is stored in memory, and the machine will resume when the power is restored.

If the power goes out while you are using your bread maker, the display will go blank.

When the power comes back on, you should do the following:

  • If the machine still does not start, hold down the “Start/Stop” button a second time for 3 seconds. Continue to unplug and replug the machine and hold down the “Start/Stop” button until the display returns to the cycle time before the power outage.
  • If the display does not return to the time set before the outage, unplug the bread maker and then plug it back in.
  • If the machine is in the knead cycle, reprogram to the same bread setting and turn the machine back on.
  • If the machine is in a rising cycle – wait until it rises and use the bake cycle OR preheat the conventional oven to 177°C/350°F. Carefully remove the bread pan from the machine and bake on the rack in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
  • If the machine is in the bake cycle – use the bake cycle.
  • If the power goes out for more than 20 minutes – start from scratch with a new loaf.

Alert sounds, the display shows “H H H” / E:00 / E:01, and the machine cannot be turned on.

Bread maker too hot to make consecutive loaves. After a baking cycle, the bread maker will not operate until it has cooled down. If you wish to make another bread right away, please unplug the cord from the outlet and allow the bread maker to cool down for 10 to 20 minutes with the cover open and the pan removed. Plug the cord back in the outlet, add bread pan and start the machine.

Alert sounds

  • At the pressing of any button that allows function selection. If the button doesn’t beep, that function choice is not available
  • During the second kneading cycle of the “BASIC,” WHOLE WHEAT,” and “SWEET” programs to signal that the cereals, fruit, nuts or other ingredients can be added
  • When the end of the program is reached
  • During the warming phase at the end of the baking procedure, the alert sounds several times

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* (“Long-term dietary intake of gluten was not associated with risk of coronary heart disease. However, the avoidance of gluten may result in reduced consumption of beneficial whole grains, which may affect cardiovascular risk. The promotion of gluten-free diets among people without celiac disease should not be encouraged.” Source: http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1892)

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Thanks ofr sharing informative article.

Hello Arun,
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thank you very useful information

Hello Zidane,
I appreciate your comment, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, and it is useful for you.
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Hi I have a ACA MB-50 breadmaker and the re- programme doesn’t show a basic rogramme which programme should I use I have sweet,whole wheat,french,quick,rise,raw,leaven,

Hello Pa sharp,

I have never seen a bred machine without a “Basic” (or “Standard” or “White”) setting.
It all depends on the recipe you are going to use:

  • If it is lean (low fat and sugar) and want a crisp crust, you can use “French “(or “European” or “Crisp”) setting.
  • If there is lots of sugar and/or fat and you want a soft bead, use the “Sweet” (or “Fruit & Nut”) setting.
  • If there is whole wheat, the “Whole wheat” (or “Whole Grain” or “Basic Wheat”) setting. It is excellent for all sorts of whole wheat bread that contains more than 50% whole wheat flour, whole grain flour, rye flour, oats, bran, cracked wheat, cereals, buttermilk wheat, barley, spelt and like bread.
  • Otherwise, you can also use the “quick/rapid/express” (1 to 1:30 hour) bread “settings. Also, remember that yeast amounts must be doubled or tripled and you must use Instant (quick rise) yeast. And also, the suggested liquid temperature is 43-46°C/110-115°F.
  • I hope it helps.
    If you have any questions, please ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    I follow instructions on my new Chef Tested bread machine, but it wont start (does nothing but countdown)…gurr. Third loaf done on machine.

    Hello Maree,

    I am so sorry to hear that.
    The whole wheat setting usually begins with a rest period, and during this preheat phase, no movement occurs in the bread pan. This is normal. Some brands do it for all settings.
    Those are the cycles settings for my machine, for your specific machine cycles settings, refer to your owner’s manual.
    If it is not the case, please contact the manufacturer’s support of your bread machine brand.
    I hope it helps.
    If you have any questions, please just ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    It is also happening with this person, so I am copying the message here:
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    Hello Alan,

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    About your question: “When using the timer delay function for my bread to start a few hours later, in order to have fresh bread when waking in the morning, it appears that the flour stays on top and the dough is not mixed properly, result a morning mess to clean, any ideas as to why this happens?”

    I am so sorry to hear that.
    Usually, there are some common culprits:
    Floured top – This is usually a result of using too much flour or not enough liquid.
    Flour on the side – The dough is not blending thoroughly; flour and other ingredients are built up on sides of pan; bread loaf is coated with flour.

    And those are the possible solutions:
    Too many dry ingredients or not enough liquid – Make sure ingredients are measured accurately and added in the proper order. Always check the consistency of dough 10-20 minutes into the mixing process. Follow the method described in Check the dough ball. Add liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough has formed into a ball.
    It did not mix well – During the kneading cycle, open machine, and use a rubber spatula to push flour off sides of the pan.
    Bread pan or kneading paddle may not be installed properly – Make sure the bread pan is securely set in the unit, and kneading paddle is firmly on the shaft.
    Gluten-free dough is typically very wet – It may need additional help by scraping sides. During the kneading cycle, open machine, and use a rubber spatula to push flour off sides of the pan.

    If you have any questions, please just ask commenting here anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    Hello
    I have kenwood bread maker I have a prblem that the machine knedding after starting baking

    Susana Macedo

    Hello Mai,
    I have never heard about that. Usually, the Bread maker cycles settings are something like described here.
    You should contact the manufacturer’s support of your bread machine.
    If you have any other questions please just ask commenting here anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    I appreciate your message.
    Thanks for reading and sharing.

    I have a Panasonic SD-YD250 bread machine. My previous loaf of bread from the other day had risen too high, and ended up leaving some residue on the top of the machine covering the yeast dispenser. I though I had gotten all if it off, but I hadn’t. Needless to say, the load I made today looked like a very sad pancake. I unplugged the machine, started the ingredient for a new loaf, and plugged the machine in…but the display wouldn’t turn on. I left the machine open with nothing in it for an hour, and it still won’t work. I tried multiple outlets, and it still wouldn’t work. Is my machine busted or still cooling?? Are there any buttons I can press?

    Susana Macedo

    Hi Kaity,
    I am sorry to hear that.
    If the bread maker is hot and you wish to bake another bread, you must let the bread maker cool for 20 minutes with the cover open. One hour would be more than enough.
    Another issue would be that dough may have spilled on into the baking chamber. Unplug the machine, if it is hot, allow to cool and clean.
    It is essential to take good care of the heating element of your bread machine, as this is one of the most fundamental parts of the appliance.
    Keep the heating element clean and do not let any dirt/crumbs come onto it – this poses a risk of fire and may affect the machine functioning.
    You can then carefully wipe out anything that’s left and stuck on the heating element by wiping them away with a paper towel, or a slightly damp, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. You can also use a small paintbrush or butter basting brush to gently sweep the crumbs out of the machine. Do NOT use water for this task. Carefully remove all of the debris. Be gentle around the element.
    CAUTION: Never pour water or any other liquid directly into the bread maker, while cleaning. Only the bread pan is designed to have liquids inside.
    Remember, to use the appropriated recipe for bread maker size. Do not use more ingredients than recommended in the recipe and always measure accurately.
    If it doesn’t work you should contact the manufacturer’s support of your bread machine.
    If you have any other questions please just ask commenting here anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    I appreciate your message.
    Thanks for reading and sharing.

    Thank you so much for informing me that a raw doughy center of bread could indicate that you put too much liquid in the bread. I am trying to become a better baker so that I can be more self-sufficient. The problem is that I get so tired kneading the bread and so it doesn’t get mixed properly and comes out doughy or dense! I wonder if I could invest in a used baker mixer that would be more cost-effective and would get the job done!

    Susana Macedo

    Hello Greta,

    I am glad I could help you.
    I really appreciate your comment.
    I can guarantee you that an investment in a bread machine worths it. You love it, a bread machine can make the job even easier. I bought my first one in 2000 and I cannot make bread without it.
    If you have any questions please just ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    Hi Susana! I have a Welbilt ABM2H60 and the Loaf button doesn’t seem to do anything but display the Color setting just put in. So, I don’t know how it will handle the amount of ingredients for a 1, 1.5 or 2lb loaf! Any clue?
    Thanks in advance!

    Hi Cynthia,
    I’ve found your Breadmaker manual here.
    According to it, you would be able to set the size pressing “loaf”. Maybe it is a malfunction and you should contact the manufacturer’s support of your bread machine. I found contact information here.
    I hope you find the solution soon and make delicious loaves of bread.
    I appreciate your comment. If you have any other questions please just ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with @Fast2eat or hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much Cynthia for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    Thanks so much Susana! I do have the manual and nowhere does it address this. The phone number is just some advertising company now. Pressing the loaf button does nothing but show the color setting that I just put in. So I guess it is a malfunction, as it is supposed to give options for size of loaf.
    I will check out your recipes. Thanks!

    VICTORIA SEARLE

    my bread rises out of top of my bread machine lifting the lid up, then the top colapses! can you help please

    Hello Victoria,

    There are some possible culprits and solutions:

    Common culprits Possible solutions
    Overscaling. Check your loaf pan size and adapt the recipe for the appropriate size.
    Too much yeast was added. Use the recommended amount as listed in the recipe or try using less yeast (1/4 teaspoon at a time).
    This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt or use too little. Use the recommended amount as listed in the recipe or increase the amount of salt.
    High humidity or too much liquid in the dough or not enough flour. Always check the consistency of dough 10-20 minutes into the mixing process. Follow the method described in Chapter 7 Check the dough ball.

    I hope it helps.
    If you have any questions, please just ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
    Thank you so much for reading, supporting, and sharing.

    Help my bread is done but machine wont open!

    Hello Lynda, I am so sorry to hear that.
    Please contact the manufacturer’s support of your bread machine brand.

    My Bread maker is stirring for over 10 minutes on th stir cycle. Is this norml? How long shoul the bread maker stir?

    5 stars
    Hello Floyd, Yes, it is normal. The kneading time depends on the cycle you are using.
    You can check the time for each cycle at Bread Maker Cycles Settings.
    Note: Those cycles are for my machine, for your specific machine cycles, refer to your owner’s manual.

    Thanks for reading and sharing.
    If you have any other question please just ask anytime.
    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
    Leave a comment below, take a photo and tag it on your preferred Social Media with hashtag #Fast2eat.
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    What is the purpose of adding the yeast in the flour? Some recipes say to mix water, sugar and yeast. Can we put this in the bread pan and then add flour and rest of ingredients?

    Susana Macedo

    Hello Faye,
    Yeast is a living organism, when moistened by a liquid, fed by sugar and carefully warmed, yeast produces gases which cause the dough to rise.
    In traditional bread baking, active dry yeast should be dissolved in water before being used, but bread machine yeast can be mixed in with other dry ingredients.
    We recommend using Active Dry Yeast, added directly into the flour (no dissolving necessary) if the liquid ingredients are 80°F (27°C), unless stated otherwise.
    The order may vary from one Breadmaker to another. With some bread machines, the wet ingredients go in first; with others, the dry ingredients. Please carefully read your manufacturer’s directions and follow instructions for adding and layering ingredients.
    Mine, and for the most Bread Makers the order is:
    FIRST: liquid & fat ingredients
    SECOND: dry ingredients
    LAST: yeast – For best results level the dry ingredients before adding the yeast. With a finger or a knife, dig a shallow hole in the middle of dry ingredients and place the yeast in the hole so that there’s absolutely no contact between the yeast and any liquids or salt.
    Bread Machine Yeast (instant yeast) was developed to be added directly to dry ingredients. Yeast activity may decrease if it comes into direct contact with salt or sugar.
    This is especially important when you’re using the Delay Bake option. You don’t want the yeast to be activated too soon in the process!

    But, if you are making the bread immediately after adding the ingredients, it probably (I have never tried) doesn’t matter much how you add the ingredients.
    Bread Machine Yeast can be dissolved in liquids before using, if desired, just remember:

    • Rehydrating Dry Yeast before using gives it a “good start” – the yeast feeds on the sugar allowing it to become very active and ready to work in your dough.
    • Water is recommended for dissolving yeast.
    • Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1/2 cup 110°F-115°F water.
    • Add up to 3 packets of yeast, depending on your recipe, to the sugar solution.
    • Stir in yeast until completely dissolved.
    • Let mixture stand until yeast begins to foam vigorously (5 – 10 minutes).
    • Add mixture to remaining ingredients.
    • Remember to decrease the total liquids in your recipe by 1/2 cup to adjust for the liquid used to dissolve the yeast.

    Thanks for your comment, reading and sharing.
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    Breadmaster bread machine is on 1st rise but the ingredients are not mixed together, is the normal?

    Hello Cristine,
    No, it is not normal, it should be well mixed by the the time it bips – second kneading cycle.
    Open the bread machine’s lid during the second kneading cycle and check the consistency of the doughball.
    Read more info about what to do here at “Check the Doughball”.
    I believe it might be too dry or there is some issue with you breadmaker, maybe the Knead blade is not working well.
    Hope it helps.
    I appreciate your comment.
    Thanks for reading and sharing.
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    All the best,
    Susana

    Sharon Stockhal

    When baking sweet breads they always tend to burn on bottom and sides. Why would that be and how do I fix it.

    I appreciate your comment. Thanks for reading and sharing.
    Are you using the sweet bread cycle?
    The bread machine cycles offer you the flexibility to optimize your bread characteristics. Each cycle has a specific time and temperature to maximize dough performance. Bread machine cycles can be picked to control crust color and crispiness.
    Sweet bread cycle is intended for bread that has a higher fat or sugar content, or recipes that call for eggs or cheese. The baking temperature is lower exactly to prevent a burned or dark crust, which can be caused by these ingredients.
    You can also try selecting a lighter crust colour setting. If your machine does not have this feature, remove the loaf a few minutes before baking is normally completed.
    If you’ve done all above, maybe your Breadmaker is malfunctioning – See Warranty page for service information.
    Another option is taking the dough out of the machine, and forming and baking it by hand.

    Remember, once you make my recipes, I would love to see your creations, so please let me know!
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    Too much sugar in a recipe will also be a problem that creates too dark or almost burned crusts. If you are committed to completing the bake in the bread machine try reducing the amount of sugar used. Not knowing the recipe causing the problem it’s hard to say just how much you should reduce.

    Susana Macedo

    Rick, I appreciate your comment and tip.
    Thanks for your collaboration, reading and sharing.
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