Morphy Richards BM48271 - Manual (Page 34)

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Possible cause Solution
Bread sinks in the centre
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 Measure ingredients accurately
over rise and collapse
Too much yeast was added Measure ingredients accurately, if problem
persists, reduce yeast by 1/4 teaspoon
High humidity and hot ambient temperatures Bake during the coolest part of the day,
can cause bread to over rise and collapse Try reducing the yeast by 1/4 teaspoon or use
liquids direct from the refrigerator.
Do not use the timer function
High altitude can cause the bread to over rise Try reducing the yeast by 1/4 teaspoon
and then collapse during baking
Lid is open during baking Do not open the lid during baking
Bread did not rise enough
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Yeast is outdated or inactive Never use outdated yeast.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 Measure ingredients accurately
action of the yeast
Water was too hot and killed the yeast Use liquids at temperatures between
21°C and 28°C
Yeast has been activated before programme has started Take care that yeast does not come in contact with
liquid before programme has started
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