Why does this bread keep falling apart on me , how do I fix this recipe to not keep flaking apart on me
752528
If you have a bread machine it may not hold the whole recipe. I fix half a box at a time and use my bread machine and it doesn't fall apart.
752529
I've been using this bread mix for years. Are you making it in a bread machine? I only use 1/2 the amount of butter and I cut back on the amount of water as well. I add the eggs to a measuring cup and fill it will it with water until it reaches 1 3/4 cups. It always comes our perfect.I store the bread in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. I slice it up the next day. It will crumble if you slice it while it's still warm. To use the bread I place a couple of slices in wax paper and microwave for 45 seconds or so. Hope that helps.
752530
When I make this bread I use milk, coconut oil, 2 eggs, not water and not just egg whites and a yolk/ I don't find that it fall aparts put it is not your store bought bread that has wheat which acts like glue. Don't know if this helps but I love this bread for my toast in the morning.
2011282
make sure the paddle is pushed down all the way. I did not have that problem, but I might try removing the paddle anyway so there is not a hole in the bread from the paddle, haha
1157296
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.
1745456
I have tried it only twice. Both times one loaf was OK (but not that great. The other loaf not good. I think with more practice and experimenting it might be OK. Just a guess. Until I have time to play more with it, I am sticking to the 2.5 lb Sweet Bread recipe (minus coconut) which always comes out perfectly.
188777
1. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of gluten to your recipe. (Not for celiac or near celiac people). 2. Use less water. 3 Use a bit less yeast. Try number 1 and then try adding number 2. Last, if necessary, add number 3. You may "ruin" three loaves of bread, but they should still taste good. A quick fix would be to use 1/2 teaspoon LESS yeast and 1/4 cup LESS water (or liquid). If it matters, I use SAF yeast.
1047880
Put warm water with a little dishwashing detergent and let it soak. I've been lightly coating the blades and inside of pan with cooking oil. It helps the bread come out of the pan easier, too.
1768112
I have had no problems like this. Perhaps your dough is too dry and therefore, stiff. Or the pan is not in properly.
1001900
I made about 10 breads so far and beater never came off...however at one point I thought it was making more noise than usualand I think it was loose...I suggest that berfore you start made doubly sure that the beater is secured in place tightly.
1272140
Yes and I made it from the Lekue recipe and it was a bit dry. I re did it and added some yeast and it was fine. I have found the bread maker very useful as I love fresh bread but the supplied recipes from Lekue are not my favorites. I use several out of the book "Joy of cooking" and they all work great. I hope this helps. It seems everyone likes bread a different way. The best advice I can give it measure well, write doen what you dom and when you find really good results you will have the information to duplicate it.Thanks,Joe
1785082
I take the bread out 10 minutes ahead of the end of its cycle to avoid a crust that is too dry. (I use the gluten-free setting, so that may not be the solution for you?). I also pull the paddles after the kneading cycle.
1205232
HI-- My bread came out like a normal loaf-- I did use regular eggs-- and I used whole eggs. I also added a 1/4 cup sugar away from the yeast. My Machine guidelines say to start with all wet ingredients on the bottom of the pan (make sure your water is warm enough) then add the dry ingredients with the yeast on the top on one side of the pan and I put the ¼ cup additional sugar on the other. I chose the darker crust option. My bread came out pretty good.
2042795
As I did not recommend the Zojirushi, I can only tell you about made by hand bread. It's higher and dryer at 5K, so bread routinely raises more quickly and can dry out....so, use a bit less yeast, either a bit more water or less flour, and watch the rise carefully. You don't want to over rise and have it collapse. I never had a good loaf from the Zojirushi, but have made over 350 loaves per week in a convection. Try the King Arthur high altitude recipe for exact measurements. Good luck. Nothing like the aroma of fresh bread!! Breadlady
2074425
thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank... » Read More thank you jane, i did do that, beleive me!!i have read where people remove the dough after the 2nd. kneading and remove the paddled's and lightly oil your hands and put the dough back in the breadmaker. i am going to try to do this.when i researched the reviews i should have read the newer reviews first, they have the older reviews on page 1-9 pretty much good reviews.pages 10-11 you really get the up-dated reviews from people who have just purchased this bread machine.. westbend must have changed something in these (from the first time) of making this maker.thank you for the reply.mary mmount@windstream.net « Show Less
2074418
I've had similar issues with a completely different bread maker and I think it's just something you have to accept about bread machines. My mom suggested pouring at least some of the oil over the paddle posts *before* putting the paddles on to make them come out more easily. However, this means they'll still be in the bread.
1817180
To keep the paddles from sticking, I always drop a teaspoon or, truth be told, even a tablespoon of oil on each paddle before I place the first ingredients into the pan. Then, after baking, if the paddles still stick, I lay the hot pan on its side (holding it with kitchen mitts) and wiggle the undersides of the paddles until they spin. At that point, I can turn the pan upside down and the loaf falls out onto the cutting board without a problem. Let me know if this works for you, too.
1205228
HI-- My bread came out like a normal loaf-- I did use regular eggs-- and I used whole eggs. I also added a 1/4 cup sugar away from the yeast. My Machine guidelines say to start with all wet ingredients on the bottom of the pan (make sure your water is warm enough) then add the dry ingredients with the yeast on the top on one side of the pan and I put the cup additional sugar on the other. I chose the darker crust option. My bread came out pretty good.
1210075
I always put in a little extra water. I use a 2 cup measuring cup, add my 2 eggs and oil, then i top it off with the warm water. Let your water run until it get really warm, and fill it up over the 2 cup mark. It will make it lighter. I also have to take my out of the bread maker about 5 minutes early, so it isn't so dry. Wrap it in a towel until it cools. Then wrap it in a layer of waxed paper and foil. My bread is usually good for about 5 days. I hope this helps!