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THE VITAL INGREDIENTS
Sugar provides sweetness and flavour,
browns the crust and produces food for
the yeast. White sugar, brown sugar, honey
and golden syrup are all suitable to use.
When using honey or golden syrup it must
be counted as additional liquid. We have
successfully tested granular ‘Splenda’ brand
low calorie sweetener as a sugar substitute.
NOTE
New Zealand only: Sugar can be
reduced for more improved results.
Powdered milk and milk products enhance
the flavour and increase the nutritional value
of bread. Powdered milk is convenient and
easy to use (store in an airtight container in
the refrigerator).
Low fat or skim milk powder can be used
with good results. Soy milk powder can also
be used but produces a denser loaf. Fresh
milk should not be substituted unless stated
in the recipe.
Salt is an important ingredient in bread
making. In the dough, salt increases
water absorption, improves kneading,
strengthens the gluten development and
controls fermentation of the yeast which
results in improved loaf shape, crumb
structure, crust colour, flavour and keeping
qualities. As salt inhibits the rising of bread
be accurate when measuring.
NOTE
New Zealand only: Salt can be reduced
for more improved results.
Fat adds flavour and retains the moisture.
Vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower,
canola, etc. can be used. Butter or margarine
can be substituted for oil in recipes but may
give a yellow coloured crumb.
Yeast is used as the raising agent for the
breads and requires liquid, sugar and
warmth to grow and rise. Dried yeast has
been used in the recipes in this instruction
book where appropriate. Before using
dried yeast always check the use by date,
as stale yeast will prevent the bread from
rising. ‘Tandaco’ brand yeast (available
nationally in most supermarkets) was used
in the development of all yeasted recipes
contained in this book. Smaller packets of
bread mix usually contain sachets of yeast.
Larger bulk bags of bread mix usually do
not include the yeast sachets, however
the corresponding brand of yeast may be
purchased separately.
Some bulk and imported yeasts are more
active, therefore it is recommended to use less
of these yeasts. Yeast may also be more active
in hot weather. For information on other
brands of yeast relating to quantities contact
the manufacturer listed on the package.
NOTE
New Zealand only: We recommend the
use of ‘Elfin’ brand yeast.
Rapid rise yeast is a mixture of yeast and
bread improver. Brands will vary in strength.
If wishing to substitute for yeast in a recipe,
omit the bread improver. Rapid Rise yeasts
should not be used with Bread Mix as bread
improver is already included.
NOTE
New Zealand only: ‘Edmonds Surebake
Yeast’ is the most readily available
yeast product in New Zealand.
Water from the tap is used in all bread
recipes. If using water in cold climates or
from the refrigerator, allow water to come to
room temperature. Extremes of hot or cold
water will prevent the yeast activating.