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FRENCH BREAD SETTING
- The recipes in this section can be made at the French bread setting. The TIME DELAY can be used with the recipes that have a
symbol.
- Active dry, bread machine or fast rising yeast may be used in the recipes. Use the recommended amount for the type of yeast being
used. Bread machine and fast rising yeast are interchangeable. ALWAYS make a well in center of dry ingredients for the yeast. This is
especially important when using the TIME DELAY to prevent the yeast from becoming wet before the bread making process begins.
- Use LUKEWARM water, about 80º F, to activate the yeast for best results. DO NOT USE HOW WATER, above 100º F, as this can
kill the yeast.
- Milk can be used directly from the refrigerator as it will be gently warmed during the PREHEAT period before kneading begins. If
you wish to warm the milk, you can, but do not heat above 80º F.
- If cold butter or margarine is used, cut into four (4) pieces, placing in bottom of pan with liquid for faster blending.
- Start with MEDIUM bread color setting the first time you make a loaf. Make a comment at the bottom of each recipe if you wish to
use the LIGHT or DARK bread color setting the next time you prepare the recipe. Breads made at the French setting will have a
thick, chewy crust that will be lighter in color than other breads as typically less sugar and fat are used in these breads which affect
browning.
- If bread maker labors during the kneading period, the dough is too dry. Add one (1) tablespoon warm water at a time until the dough
softens. Do not add too much extra water as this can cause the bread to collapse or be under baked. The bread dough should be
soft and a bit sticky to the touch after kneading. See “SPECIAL NOTES ON FLOUR” section for more details.
- An audible alert will sound during the knead cycle at both bread settings to let you know when to add ingredients if recipe
recommends doing so. This will prevent these added ingredients from becoming over mixed or crushed. Simply open door when alert
sounds and add the ingredients. Close door. Do not turn bread maker off when adding ingredients. If you are not adding ingredients,
simply ignore the alert.
- An audible alert will sound at the end of the final (3
rd
) rise period, at both bread settings, as a reminder to check the height of the
dough and determine if the rise should be extended to obtain a higher loaf of bread. See “EXTEND RISE GUIDELINES” section for
more details. This alert can also be used as a reminder to perform any decorative crust treatment before the bake cycle begins. See
“DECORATIVE CRUST TREATMENT” section for more details.