"Ian & Hilda Dedic" > wrote in message
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> Ali Syed wrote:
>
> > Hi:
> >
> > Just quickly wondering why breads made in the breadmaker have white
> > tops and not brown like the sides?
> >
> > What am I doing wrong?
> >
> > I have a Philips twin blade breadkmaker if that helps (Model HL5230).
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ali
> If it has a viewing window at the top, the heat escapes and it just
> doesn't bake as much.
>
> I get round the problem by taping a piece of aluminium foil over the
> window area making sure I do not cover any ventilation holes in the top
> lid. This gives a slightly darker crust. I always use the darkest crust
> option.
>
> Alternatively take the bread out of the pan and put it in a hot oven
> 200 deg C for another 10 minutes. This will brown the top and crisp up
> the sides more.
>
> Hope this helps
> Hilda
Hi, have just seen your posting on breadmakers , very interesting .I
have been looking at the domestic type breadmaker, one loaf at a time ,
price from £40--£100 have any of you had experience with these`, and which
sort would you recommend,or are you only using catering size machines .thank
you ...john.m
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