what bread machine setting? my machine does not have a basic setting?
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I just use the light bread setting and it is wonderful. Especially when you use the cinnamon bread to make French toast.
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I have tried multiple setting with this bread maker and the bread seems to always turn out really heavy and dense. So if I had to do it over again I would not purchase this bread maker.
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If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully... » Read More If your loaves don't rise properly it's likely that the temperature is too cool. I heat my water to about 110º, then I start the bread maker on the bake cycle for 2-3 minutes to slightly warm everything before I start my selected program cycle. I also remove the loaf after the last punch down to remove the paddle, shape the loaf so that it's uniform throughout the pan and then punch the loaf down so that it's level across the top. My loaves turn out looking almost like store bread. Making a sponge (a common bread baking technique) before starting the loaf ensures that your yeast is fully activated. « Show Less
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So far, I use the smaller setting. Have only used it for yeast breads. Quick breads may be different. Note: don't do a savory loaf with a sweet loaf, the flavors kinda mingle. I use the same bread & eat one & freeze one. That works nicely for just the 2 of us.
1261468
There is no 'warm' setting. You'd have to use trial-and-error to find what settings (and pans) work for you.
1361673
Mine never worked right. Burned the bread even on light crust. I returned it.
1019345
There are settings that you click to. Don't hesitate, buy this machine! It's awesome!
2011284
I think most bread machines work that way. That, and liking a crisper crust are reasons I bake my bread in a standard oven.
316608
Sorry. I have been on vaca. Do you still need an answer about the bread machine?
1535143
Make sure you put the ingredients in the bread pan in the order they are listed in the recipe. This allows for the best mixing of the dough. When you plug in and turn on the bread machine it is set for a loaf of basic white bread. I use this setting for most of the bread I make. While on this setting you can set for the size of loaf (I find a one-and-a-half pound loaf is best) and for the thickness of the crust. Then start the cycle. A couple of tips. If the recipe calls for two different flours...I like to mix them together before I put them in the machine. Some recipes call for an egg. I mix the egg with the other liquid (milk or water) before adding to the pan.
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I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly. - I don't believe I lowered the temp - but I did check on my breads about 5 minutes before the recommended time - I have a cake tester which I use to make sure the center of my breads are cooked. Good Luck and Happy Holidays to you all .... :D
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I've experienced a power failure while making a loaf of bread on a couple occasions, and the machine has always automatically restarted. I wasn't around close enough to tell whether it started over or whether it resumed the cycle from where it was. The result was a somewhat short but usable loaf of bread. I suppose if it didn't restart by itself you could always cancel the cycle, reprogram it, and start over - as long as it hadn't started to bake yet. If it's halfway through baking and won't resume, you're pretty much hosed.- Andy
729472
I didn't change any settings, but you might try turning your toaster down so that bread does not toast faster then the cheese melts.
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It's not easy. You have to place the bread on the rack placed in the middle of the oven. Then set the top dial at the highest setting, the middle dial to the top element setting (lower left), and the bottom dial to somewhere between the light and dark settings just before the 10 minute mark. However, you should understand that this just toasts the top side, you have to repeat the process after turning the toast, to do the other side. Even when your done, the toast is nowhere as good as an old fashion two sided slice toaster.
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not sure if my reply comes too late or not but i use my breadman solely to make gluten free breads. i used the gluten free setting once and never went back to it. depending on the recipe, i use the fruit & nut setting, rapid white or i create my own. i also use it to mix pizza dough because i don't have a food processor. i haven't had any problems with the machine and i've had it for a year. i'm still puzzled at all the reviews that say the machine jumps around on the counter while mixing or the loud noises it makes.
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Whoa...may be the mixer head connecter insertion. Have you made "adjustments" for the height with the tool? Might be some of the problem, too. Mine seems to be somewhat loose at insertion with any of the beater attachments, which made me leery at the beginning; but it whips up double cookie batches with no problem. I make Divinity with it and whips it up great without any over-heat. I never tried it for bread dough, as I like to knead bread myself. I would call the 800 customer service number and talk to them about it, but first try your adjustment tool. Sorry you having problems with it...maybe I need to whip up a batch of French Bread to see how mine does...big snow storm here and roads are un-drivable in Champaign County in IL...so might just get it out and make some bread! :o) Let me know if the adjusting tool helped.
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I have not had that happen with my bread machine. I started on light, but changed to medium because I like a tanned bread but still done through. I have even developed my own banana bread. The first time it was too dense, then I decreased the flour and it was perfect. Perhaps the recipe needs to be smaller to accommodate darkness.