On 10/19/2020 12:22 PM, KenK wrote:
> Snag > wrote in :
>
>> On 10/19/2020 8:31 AM, KenK wrote:
>>> When making bread in my bread machine I am having a minor problem.
>>> The bread slices break apart easily. I am using the regular white
>>> bread recipe from the machine manual. Is there anything I can change
>>> or add to the recipe to fix this? Or can you suggest a better bread
>>> machine recipe?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>>
>>
>> What flour are you using ? Is your bread rising well ? I use an
>> unbleached baking flour (Seal of Minnesota) and am very happy with the
>> results . When using AP flour my bread was just "OK" , now it's a lot
>> better .
>
> Gold Medal bread flour. Also bread machine yeast. Yes, loaf rises well -
> fills the machine nicely. I tried AP flour and active dry yeast but the
> loaf was very small, lumpy and dense. Barely edible.
>
>

Yeah , I saw that post too . I suggest you try adding a tablespoon or
two more water than the recipe calls for . The moisture content of flour
can vary from bag to bag . If you have loaf pans (mine are 2 3/4 x 4 1/4
x 8 1/2 , make a 1 lb loaf) Try this recipe using the dough only setting
on your machine .

1 1/4 c hot water
1/3 c veggie oil
1/2 tbsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1 rounded tbsp yeast
Add to machine in order listed , process on dough cycle .
Divide into 2 loaves at end of cycle , flatten and roll up the dough and
place into well oiled loaf pans - I use olive oil cooking spray . Spray
tops of loaves with oil too , cover with wax paper or clean dish towel
for 30-45 minutes - I bake when it's about 1 1/2 inches over the pan.
Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes plus/minus or until browned how you like
it , lightly butter tops of fresh loaves and turn out onto a wire rack
to cool . Leaving it in the pan makes it soggy ...

I use this recipe for all my loaves and buns , but I use the stand
mixer and turn the dough out into a Pyrex bowl for the first rise .
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