Buying a bread maker is like a dream come true for all those who want to have a health diet and eat the most delicious home baked bread ever. There are numerous sophisticated products on the market and all of them are designed to make baking extremely easy for you. Still, no matter how technically advanced your machine is, you will need some tips on the types of ingredients you need, how to prepare the appropriate mix and how to store the ingredients. Here are some tricks that will prove to be quite helpful.
It is important to supply yourself with the basic ingredients that you are going to be put in the bread maker. Make sure you buy a special bread flour and not an all purpose one. The former will make your bread fluffier and much lighter as it contains more gluten. Alternatively you can add the substance to the all purpose flour. Also, make sure you are using salad oil and preferably olive oil to ensure your bread will be fluffy and easy to slice. Try to put the exact quantity of yeast as required by the recipe you are using - otherwise the dough may rise too much and become overly aerated. Be careful of the amount of salt and sugar you put inside the bread maker. You should reduce the amount of salt you are using if you add some sort of vegetable juice. A pinch of sugar is usually more than enough unless the particular recipe says something different. You should be extra careful when using the machine for baking dough that contains eggs and/or milk. Always check whether the products are fresh and never leave the mixture for baking later on once it is ready. Those who are not keen on cooking even with the use of such a sophisticated gadget can purchase the special bread mixes sold on the market. These are much easier to work with and are also an excellent option for those who need to undertake emergency baking.
Sometimes the bread does not come out as we would like - it is too flat or doughy in the middle or it is way too small. Again, you have to be precise with the amount of yeast you use to ensure the bread is fluffy. One way to check whether any kind of bake is ready after the specific machine cycle is over is to penetrate the inside with a tooth stick or a thin wooden skewer and take it out. If there is dough sticking on the side, then the bead needs more baking and you can put it in the oven. In order to avoid baking small and hard bread, you should add enough water and oil to the dough and even some extra amounts during the mixing cycle.
Storing the flour well is essential for making tasty and fluffy bread. Make sure you place it in a sealed container away from moisture and heat. The place of storage should not be way too cool either.
If you follow these tips, you can be certain that your bread maker will create wonders.
