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Possible cause Solution

Bread sinks in the centre

oo much liquid or liquid too warm Measure ingredients accurately. Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C

alt was not added, causing bread to Measure ingredients accurately

over rise and collapse

Too much yeast was added Measure ingredients accurately, if problem persists, reduce yeast by 1/4 teaspoon

High humidity and hot ambient temperatures Bake during the coolest part of the day,

an cause bread to over rise and collapse Try reducing the yeast by

1/4 t

easpoon or use liquids

irect from the refrigerator.

o not use the timer function

High altitudes can cause the bread to over rise Try reducing the yeast by 1/4 teaspoon

and then collapse during baking

Lid is open during baking Do not open the lid during baking

read did not rise enough

ot enough yeast was added Measure ingredients accurately

east is outdated or inactive Never use outdated yeast. Store in a cool, dark place

Too little sugar was added Measure ingredients accurately

Too much salt was added, reducing the Measure ingredients accurately

action of the yeast

ter was too hot and killed the yeast Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C

Yeast has been activated before program has started Take care that yeast does not come in contact with liquid before program has started

ead rises too much

High humidity and hot ambient temperatures can Bake during the coolest part of the day. Try reducing

cause bread to over rise the yeast by

1/4 teaspoon or use liquids directly from the refrigerator. Do not use the

Timer function

Too much yeast Measure ingredients accurately

Too much liquid Measure ingredients accurately

Hot liquids accelerated the yeast action Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C

Too much flour or not enough salt Measure ingredients accurately

ead dry with dense texture

Not enough liquid added Measure ingredients accurately

Flour may be passed use by date, or be dry causing Try increasing liquid by 1 tablespoon at a time

wet/dry imbalance

Bread under baked with soggy centre

Too much liquid from fresh or canned fruit Always drain liquids well as specified in the recipe.

Water may have to be reduced slightly

Large amounts of rich ingredients like nuts, butter, Measure ingredients accurately. Never exceed the

dried fruits, syrups and grains will make dough heavy. stated amounts in the recipe

This will slow down the rising and prevent the bread

from baking through

Troubleshooting

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