West Bend 2LB Manual De Instrucciones página 11

Review the following Problems, Possible Causes and Solutions below.
Short loaves
• Wheat breads will be shorter than white breads due to less gluten forming
protein in whole-wheat flour.
• Not enough liquid - Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.
Sugar omitted or not enough added - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe.
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• Wrong type of flour used - Do not use all-purpose flour.
• Not enough yeast used or too old - Measure amount recommended and check
freshness date on package.
• Wrong type of yeast used - Use fast rising or bread machine yeast. Do not use
compressed yeast.
Flat loves, no rising
Yeast omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe.
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• Yeast too old - Check expiration date.
• Liquid too hot - Use lukewarm liquids 80-90°F (27-32°C).
Too much salt added
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• Sugar or other sweetener omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe.
Top and sides cave in
Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.
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• Too much yeast – Use recommended amount.
Gnarly or knotted top, not smooth
Not enough liquid – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.
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Too much flour – Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup.
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Loaves uneven, shorter on one end
• Dough too dry preventing even rise in bread pan – Increase liquid by 1-2
teaspoons.
Collapsed while baking
May be caused from baking in high altitude – Make adjustment for high altitude
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baking by reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon and reducing liquid by 1-2 teaspoons.
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LOAF SIZE & SHAPE
- Use amount recommended in recipe.
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