Sunbeam EXPRESSBAKETM Breadmaker - Manual (Page 28)

IF THE DOUGHBALL Is
Too
W
ET
During the second kneading cycle, check the
consistency of the doughball. If the doughball
appears sticky or wet, like pancake- batter,
sprinkle in flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the doughball appears
smooth, round and dry, and circles nicely in the pan. Sprinkle a lit-
tle more flour if needed.
If
THE
DOUGHBALL IS
Too
D
RY
3
If the doughball appears flaky, or you hear
your breadmaker begin to make "knocking"
sounds, the dough ball is too dry. T o correct a
this problem, simply sprinkle in water a teaspoon at a time,
until the doughbal appears smooth, round and dry, and
circles nicely in the pan. Be careful not to add too much water.
F
OR
BAKING
AT
HIGH A
LTITUDES
If you live above 3000 feet (1000 m),
you probably already know how to adjust
other recipes like cakes and muffins.
Higher altitudes tend to:
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make dough rise faster
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make flour drier
To compensate for high altitude baking, we recommend the follow-
ing:
IF THE DOUGH IS
Too D
RY
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increase the amount of water to the recipe, sometimes as much
as 2-4 Tbsp. per cup.
IF THE BREAD RISES TOO HIGH
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reduce the amount of yeast: For each teaspoon of yeast,
try reducing the yeast by 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
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reduce the amount of sugar: For each tablespoon of sugar,
reduce the amount by 1 to 2 teaspoons