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Hints and Tips for Better Bread Making
YEAST
Without yeast the bread will not rise. Yeast needs liquid, sugar and warmth
to activate. Dried yeast has been used in the recipes in this instruction
book where appropriate. Before using dried yeast, always check the used
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, with
the exception of the ‘Bread Mix’ recipes.
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.
NEW ZEALAND ONLY
We recommend the use of ‘Elfin’ brand yeast.
Rapid Rise Yeast
These products are 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.
NEW ZEALAND ONLY
‘Edmonds Surebake Yeast’ is the most readily available yeast product in
New Zealand. Where a recipe states ‘Bread Improver and Tandaco Yeast’
substitute with ‘Edmonds Surebake Yeast’.
WATER
Tap water is used in all 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.
EGGS
Eggs are used in some bread recipes and provide liquid, help with the
rising and increase the nutritional value of the bread. They add flavour and
tenderness and are usually used in the sweeter type of breads.
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, etc. are usually added to the Fruit and Nut
Dispenser (unless recipe specifies otherwise). The bread machine will
release the additional ingredients from the Dispenser at 8 minutes before
the end of KNEAD 2. If added before this stage, excessive kneading will
cause the ingredients to break down rather than hold their shape. Refer to
“Using the Fruit and Nut Dispenser” (page 9).
If the quantity of additional ingredients exceeds the size of the Dispenser,
use the BEEPER button and add the additional ingredients manually
when the Add-in Beeper sounds (also at 8 minutes before the end of the
kneading cycles).
JAM SETTING MIX
‘Jam Setta’ brand setting mix contains the ingredient ‘pectin’ which is a
naturally occurring substance found in fresh fruit. The addition of ‘Jam
Setta’ to the jam recipes helps the jam to set. This product is available in
50g packets nationally from supermarkets and some hardware stores.
NEW ZEALAND ONLY
‘King Jam’ Setting Mix is available in 70g sachets from major
supermarkets.
The Vital Ingredients continued
For more information about Bread Mixes please contact the relevant
number listed below, or refer to contact details on the package.
Defiance 1800 628 883
Laucke 1300 133 331
Kitchen Collection 1800 645 515
Elfin (New Zealand only) 0800 110 800
For more information about Bread Flour please contact the relevant
number listed below, or refer to contact details on the package.
Defiance White Baker’s Flour 1800 628 883
Laucke Wallaby Bread Flour 1300 133 331
Elfin/Champion High Grade
Plain Flour (New Zealand only) 0800 110 800
For more information about Bread Improver please contact:
Lowan Wholefoods 1800 355 718