Welbilt ABM4100T - Manual (Page 20)

5. If the dough appears to be very loose and sticky, it is too moist. You
can overcome this problem by making sure you measure the
ingredients properly or add less water (approximately one to two
tablespoons less) to compensate for a higher than normal moisture
content of the flour. (Dough that is too moist can result in over-risen,
collapsed, wrinkled loaves of bread.)
6. Always set your Bread Machine on the proper baking setting as
specified in the recipe. If the bread bakes too dark, try a lighter
setting. If the bread continues to bake too dark the dough may be too
dry inhibiting the bread from rising properly. (Try adding one to two
tablespoons of additional water for better baking results. )Too much
sugar in a recipe may also cause bread to over bake. The same is true
with dried fruits. Try cutting down on the amount called for in the
recipe by 25 to 50%.
7. Do not use your Bread Machine if the room temperature is lower
than 65°F since the dough will not rise well and the loaves will be
short. If the ambient temperature is higher than 85°F the dough can
over-rise and the bread can possibly collapse or wrinkle during baking
and the crumb texture will be course. The ideal temperature for
making bread is always 68° to 80°F.
8. For a crisp, crunchy crust, always remove the bread from the Bread
Machine after the baking cycle. Remove from the pan and let cool on a
wire rack in a draft free. For a softer crust, immediately place the
baked loaf of bread in an open plastic bag or loosely wrap in foil.
91 The size of the baked loaf will vary from loaf to loaf due to
ingredients and ambient conditions. Nevertheless, the general rule is
that the bread size should be near the top of the pan to 1-inch below.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Wheat harvests can vary from crop to crop. This can affect the natural
protein level of the flour. Commercial bakers may add a natural dough
conditioner to their bread doughs to achieve uniform and consistent
results.
If you should experience periodic inconsistencies when making any of
the recipes, we suggest that you try adding 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
The lemon juice will help strengthen the dough for better baking
results. It will not affect the taste of the bread.