On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 5:07:57 PM UTC-7, Jeßus wrote:
> I bought this a few weeks ago and have put off using it due to extreme
> vagueness/info on measurements when using bread mixes, long story
> short.
>
> Anyway, I decided to just try my standard measurements I use with the
> Breville. No problem there, it's all set to go and I pressed 'start',
> it's been sitting in 'rest' mode for the past 15 minutes (and
> counting).
>
> This last bit has me puzzled... why on earth would it need to 'rest'
> right at the start - the bread mix, yeast and water haven't even been
> mixed together yet.
>
> I'm no expert by any means when it comes to baking, but can anyone
> explain why it should rest at the start like this?
>
> NB: The machine is definitely set correctly according to the manual.

There is nothing wrong with the machine. It just has more smarts than its user.
Many machines have a rest period before they get to work in order to equalize temperature of the added ingredients and bring up to "room temperature".
Bread mixes that you buy have their own instructions. If you can't adapt to your machine, don't blame the machine...use your brain...that is why GAWD gave it to you.
From what I have read, your machine has received rave reviews. The dealer may be able to advise you and certainly the company can. There are also "bread forums" where other users can assist you...GOOGLE might be your friend in that regard.
Carry on and have a lovely day munching on your homemade goodies.
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