Do you have to heat the liquids first before adding to pan?
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No you do not have to heat water. I just use water that is room temperature. This is a fantastic bread machine. I bought it as gifts also and all love it!!
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Judy, it depends on the settings you plan to use. If you are baking expressbake (either 58-minute or 80-minute), you will need to use a warm to hot water (between 115 to 120 deg). However, if you are baking on Basic setting, room temperature water is ok. The little user manual that comes with the machine will give all the basic measurements you will need to start baking moments after you received your machine
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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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Hi, Judy. The water needs to be warm so the yeast will work, but any others, room temperature is ok
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If there is a certain procedure,..it was never supplied with the pan. However,..I have decreased my opinion rating of the pan for one reason. It cannot handle high heat for very long before the coating starts degrading and losing it's non stick properties, followed by the coating flaking off. It took about 3 or 4 short period unattended burnings to cause this on one of these pans. To be fair, I've been very careful not to use higher than medium heat with the other smaller pan and it has been fine.
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Have not used this pan yet, so cannot say. Maybe try googling the question? One thought might be to set pan (briefly) in shallow hot water prior to inverting on plate.....
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No u would have to add butter. After u take it out of kettle. This is a great popper. Enjoy
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I add after it's cooked. If you add before you will destroy all the nutrients with the heat. It can be warm though so it's easier to mix.
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The instructions with the recipe I used recommended that you rub the inside of the individual cups with butter. Equally important is to preheat the pan for two minutes before putting the batter in it.
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You add the boiling water to the lower pan, it doesn't really steam, the hot water keeps the food warm. I was happy with it.
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No, you only need to boil it once before you mold it. Once molded thats it. Just pop in and use.
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Absolutely, putit on high until it bubbles, then set it to one of the olwer settings. You an add salsa or any other ingredients you like. When done, empty left-overs, then let soak in hot, soapy water. Hope this helps
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I have poured boiling water into the dish, but warm it with hot water first. I am a "safe rather than sorry" type and don't want to make the mistake of having it crack or break because of a sudden and extreme change in temperature.
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Hello, and no, you heat the tortillas first then put them in the warmer but I must tell you that I was very dissapointed with the warmer, it does not keep the tortillas warm for very long. It works better if you wrap whatever you heat up in aluminum foil after you warm it up and then place it in the warmer.
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I typically just run mildly warm water in the pan right after I finish cooking with it; depending on what I am cooking, I do spray a light amount of cooking spray on the pan (boneless/skinless chicken breasts or fish tend to stick if I don't spray, beef or pork tend to have more natural fats, so the pan doesn't really need spraying).
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I believe since the water around the container with the butter has to heat up first and then the butter....it takes a little time to do it
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Brenna was right on with the reply. I would spray the pan with some cooking spray first and let the pan warm up, because if you are putting the eggs in a cold pan that could be a problem.
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I heated them on high for about 20 minutes before the first use. Then I oil them each time before use. They really clean up nice.
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As I recall, the directions said just to rub a little salad oil on the pan before using for the first time. I did that, and it worked just fine.
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Yes I just oiled it and heat it on high for at least 5 minutes before putting it to the temp I want. Parts of it seem to cook differently sometimes though. I believe a booklet with instructions came with. It is helpful.