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2001 ABM10 rev.0
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OTHER INGREDIENTS 12
Other ingredients could mean anything from dried fruit, cheese, eggs, nuts or yoghurt to other
cereals like rye flour, corn meal or any number of herbs and spices. It’s up to you. There are a
couple of things to consider for best results. Always be aware of the moisture content and
adjust accordingly.
Things like cheese, milk and fresh fruit contain quite a lot of water, which will determine the
look of the finished loaf. At first you can stick to dry substitutes like Parmesan cheese, dried
milk or dried fruit. As you become more proficient with the machine you will instinctively know
whether the dough looks too wet or too dry and can add flour or water during the process.
Remember to consider the salt content of the ingredients you add. Salt can slow down the
yeast.
Finally, as a rule of thumb, if the added ingredients are wet like yoghurt or powdered like dried
herbs they can go into the mixture at the start of the process. For things like nuts or dried fruit
there is a time during the process where the machine will beep to let you know it’s time to add
these to the dough mixture. Refer to the CYCLE TIME table so you know when to expect the
beep.
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ENVIRONMENT 13
Last but not least of the ingredients is the environment in which the bread is made. The Prima
Home Bakery will work well in a wide range of temperatures but there could be a difference of
15% in loaf size between a very warm room and a very cold room. Do not site your bread
maker in a draughty part of the house. The machine will offer some protection to the dough
against draughts but it does have limits. If the humidity in the room is high this too could affect
the loaf. As a general rule, if the room is comfortable for you it will be comfortable for your
bread maker.
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STORING YOUR BREAD 14
Homemade bread contains no artificial preservatives. However, if you store the bread in a
clean, air-tight container in the refrigerator it should keep for 5-7 days. The bread is also good
to freeze but allow finished loaves to go cold before placing into a polythene bag and storing in
the freezer.
TIP: Adding an extra tbsp of oil/butter etc to the recipes not only makes the loaf softer
but can also help it to keep for longer