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KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS (CONTINUED)
Fats
Shortening, butter and oil shorten, or tenderize, the texture of yeast breads. French bread gets its
unique crust and texture from the lack of fat added. However, breads that call for fat stay fresh
longer. If butter is used directly from the refrigerator, it should be cut into small pieces for easier
blending during the kneading process.
Baking Powder
Double acting baking powder is a leavening agent used in quick breads and cakes. This type of
leavening agent does not require rising time before baking, as the chemical reaction works when
liquid ingredients are added and again during the baking process..
Baking Soda
Baking soda is another leavening agent, not to be confused or substituted for baking powder.
It also does not require rising time before baking as the chemical reaction works during the
baking process.
MEASURING YOUR INGREDIENTS
The most important step when using your Breadman® Ultimate Plus for making bread is
measuring your ingredients. It is very important to measure each liquid and dry ingredient
accurately. For best results, add ingredients into the Bread Pan in the order given in each recipe.
Liquid Measurements
Use transparent plastic or glass liquid measuring cups to measure all liquid ingredients. Place the
cup on a horizontal flat surface and view markings at eye level. The level of the liquid must be
aligned to the appropriate mark of measurement. A “guesstimate” is not good enough, as it could
throw off the critical balance of the recipe.
Dry Measurements
Dry ingredients must be measured using standard size dry measuring cups. These cups are
available in various sizes. Gently spoon dry ingredients into the measuring cup and level off with
a knife. Do not scoop or tap measuring cup, as this will pack the ingredients. This extra amount
could affect the balance of the recipe. Do not sift flour in bread making.
When measuring small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients (i.e. yeast, sugar, salt, dry milk,
honey or molasses), a standard measuring spoon must be used. Measurements must be level, not
heaping.
The Breadman® Ultimate Plus Bread Maker produces delicious baked goods with ease. This
marvelous appliance asks only that you carefully follow the recipe instructions. In most cooking,
a pinch of this and a dash of that is fine, but this is not the case for automatic Bread Makers.
Using this Breadman® Ultimate Plus requires that you accurately measure each ingredient.
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