Breadmakers - Troubleshooting 11 Common Problems

Solving Bread Machine Problems

While bread machines make bread baking far easier than the manual method, it can still be tricky. There are a couple of reasons for this.

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1) The first reason is because successful bread baking depends on some pretty tricky chemical reactions.

2) The second reason is because breadmakers have so many steps that they must perform correctly in order for the bread to bake properly.

This combination of circumstances can make it difficult to figure out what may be causing the problem.

Here are some suggestions for troubleshooting common problems you may be having with your bread machine baking.

Keep in mind these are suggestions only, and that each breadmaker model is different and may have different results.

Common Bread Machine Problems and their Solutions

PROBLEM - Baking ingredients have spilled out of the bread pan and into the machine itself.

SOLUTION - Immediately turn off the bread machine.

Allow it to cool completely.

The idea here is to keep the spilled ingredients from baking onto the heating element and the bottom of the machine.

Once the machine has cooled, carefully clean the ingredients out of the bottom of the machine and off of the heating element before using the breadmaker again.

PROBLEM - The dough isn't mixing

SOLUTION - Check to be sure that both the stirring paddle and the baking pan itself are properly seated in the machine.

It is likely that the ingredients will be badly disturbed while these adjustments are being made. It is also likely that ingredients will be spilled into the machine and onto the heating element.

To minimize either problem, empty the baking pan and carefully clean the bottom of the machine and the heating element.

Start over again, after double checking that the stirring blade and baking pan are properly seated.;-)

PROBLEM - The top of the baked loaf is floured

SOLUTION - This is often the result of either too much flour or not enough water or a combination of both problems.
Double check the recipe's ingredient amounts Measure more carefully. Try using less flour - reduce the flour by a measuring teaspoon at a time Try using more water - add 1/4 measuring teaspoon more at a time

PROBLEM - The baked bread crust is too brown

SOLUTION - This is often the result of using too much sugar
Check the recipe's ingredient amounts Measure more carefully Try using less sugar - reduce the amount by 1 measuring tablespoon at a time If your bread machine has the option, try selecting a lighter crust color selection.

PROBLEM - The baked bread's is crust not brown enough

SOLUTION - This might be the result of lifting the lid while the bread baked or of leaving the lid open while the breadmaker was baking.
Make sure that the bread machine lid is closed while it working. If your bread machine has the option, try selecting a darker crust color selection.

PROBLEM - The sides of the baked bread collapse and the bottom of the baked bread is damp.

SOLUTION 1 - The bread may have been left in the bread pan too long after baking.
Remove the bread sooner after baking has ended. Allow it to cool outside of the breadmaker.

SOLUTION 2
Try using more flour - increase the flour a measuring teaspoon at a time Try using less yeast - reduce the yeast by a 1/4 measuring teaspoon at a time Try using less water or liquid - reduce by a measuring teaspoon at a time It can also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe

PROBLEM - The baked bread has a heavy, thick texture.

SOLUTION -
Try using less flour - reduce the flour a measuring teaspoon at a time Try using more yeast - increase the yeast by a 1/4 measuring teaspoon at a time This could also be the result of using old, stale flour or the wrong type of flour for the recipe.

PROBLEM - The bread is not baked completely in the center.

SOLUTION -
Try using more flour - increase the flour a measuring teaspoon at a time Try using less water or liquid - reduce by a measuring teaspoon at a time Do not lift the lid too often during baking.

PROBLEM - The bread has a coarse texture.

SOLUTION - This is often the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe.

PROBLEM - The baked bread rose too much.

SOLUTION -
Try using less yeast - reduce the yeast by a 1/4 measuring teaspoon at a time This could also be the result of forgetting to add salt to the recipe Make sure that the kneading blade is securely placed in the baking pan.

PROBLEM - The bread did not rise enough.

SOLUTION -
Try using less flour - reduce the flour a measuring teaspoon at a time Try using more yeast - increase the yeast by a 1/4 measuring teaspoon at a time Try using less water- reduce the water a measuring teaspoon at a time

This could also be the result of:
forgetting to add salt to the recipe using old, stale flour using the wrong kind of flour for the recipe using old, stale yeast using water that is too hot

Don't panic when you see this extensive list or problems.

In point of fact, most bread machine can be relied upon to product warm, tasty, piping hot bread on a regular basis.

If you read the recipe carefully, measure your ingredients accurately, and add the ingredients in the order suggested by your bread machine's manufacturer, you are unlike to have these problems.

If you do have problems, this list should provide a starting point for solving them.;-)

Breadmakers - Troubleshooting 11 Common Problems

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