Chilli Red

Troubleshoot

  • Too much liquid or liquid too warm. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C.
  • Salt was not added, causing bread to over rise and collapse. >>> Measure ingredients accurately.
  • Too much yeast was added. >>> Measure ingredients accurately, if problem persists, reduce yeast by 1⁄4 teaspoon.
  • High humidity and hot ambient temperatures can cause bread to over rise and collapse. >>> Bake during the coolest part of the day, Try reducing the yeast by 1⁄4 teaspoon or use liquids direct from the refrigerator. Do not use the timer function.
  • High altitudes can cause the bread to over rise and then collapse during baking. >>> Try reducing the yeast by 1⁄4 teaspoon.
  • Lid is open during baking. >>> Do not open the lid during baking.

  • Not enough yeast was added. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • Yeast is outdated or inactive.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 Never use outdated yeast.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 action of the yeast. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • Water 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.

  • Not enough liquid added. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • Flour may have passed the use by date, or be dry causing wet/dry imbalance. >>> Try increasing liquid by 1 tbsp at a time.

  • High humidity and hot ambient temperatures can cause bread to over rise. >>> Bake during the coolest part of the day. Try reducing 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

  • 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, dried fruits, syrups and grains will make dough heavy. This will slow down the rising and prevent the bread from baking through. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. Never exceed the amounts in the recipe.

  • Too much sugar. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • Crust colour set too high. >>> Set crust colour to light.

  • Water was too hot and killed the yeast. >>> Use liquids at temperatures between 21°C and 28°C. 
  • Too much liquid. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • Too much yeast. >>> Measure ingredients accurately. 
  • High humidity and hot ambient temperatures increase yeast activity. >>> Bake during the coolest part of the day. Try reducing the yeast by 1⁄4 teaspoon or use liquids direct from the refrigerator. Do not use the timer function. 
  • Bread surface is sticky. >>> Bread was left in the machine too long and condensation collected on the baking pan. Whenever possible, remove bread from the baking pan and cool on a wire rack before keep warm period ends. 
  • The wet/dry balance of the ingredients may be incorrect. >>> Measure ingredients accurately.