is my machine defective? It takes double the time and still raw inside for banana bread
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You're really asking me to be clairvoyant here . . . but the is a simple way for you to check the internal temperature of your unit. Place an oven proof thermometer on the lower rack position, turn it so you can read it through the bowl, and see if it reads within 5 or 10 degrees of your dial temperature setting. If it is reading too low, then you probably have a malfunctioning unit or you house current is inadequate at the plug. That's the best I can do from afar . . . .
1540063
I don't believe your machine is defective - I really can't tell, but it's not a high powered oven. An item such as a batter mix in my opinion is too dense to properly bake. Any food that has to go in a container or a metal or loaf pan would not cook properly. Due to the density of the batter. I have only cooked meats & light frozen foods (frozen potatoes, etc.) only in my oven with satisfactory results
1540064
It should get real hot and light up while cooking. My cover did go bad one time and I got a new one. It works fine now.
1019134
I use it all the time for breadmaking. One loaf at a time, that is three cups of flour and I use the metal chopper, adding water and butter slowly while it is going until I have the right amount of water. I let it run about a minute to knead it.I do eight loaves per batch. I have two machines. one at the cottage. Cleaning is a pain; use a toothbrush. I used to use two mixers but they just aren,t able to take the abuse
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I am not absolutely sure, but it could be due to some of your ingredients! Be sure to follow the recipe measurements and instructions exactly, and use what they recommend. It calls for bread flour, I have had success with using regular flour, but stick to what is called for and see if it makes any difference (if you are using something else) it could also be the yeast. make sure it is fresh and not outdated It doesn't sound like it is the machine, as you say the bread is baked. I also had a bad loaf when I first started, it was when I made the 2 lb. loaf, it came out heavy and did not rise so I made sure I followed the recipe exactly and my ingredients were fresh and I stuck to the 1 and 1/2 lb recipe and it has worked fine every time. Hope this helps!!
1361674
My wife had this issue with a different breadmaker and it turned out to be the yeast not the machine. She had to try a few yeasts, I think it was the humidity in Florida killing the yeast or something.
1309364
My first two attempts with my BBCCX20 were awful. I started reading comments on the internet assuming so many people couldn't be getting a good result. It had to be me. So here are some things I changed. (I am not an experienced bread maker) I now spoon my flour into the measuring cup after fluffying it up with a spoon in the sack. I use much less flour this way I've found. Second, I have noticed I always have a messed up loaf when I use the plain active dried yeast. I have started using the rapid rise Fleishchmann's in the jar that is made especially for bread machines. Then I either use the quick, quick wheat, or cake cycle if it has eggs in it. I also now test my liquid with a thermometer to make sure it is about 100 degrees and I warm my nuts slightly since I keep them in the freezer. Eggs I leave on the counter until they don't feel cold anymore. It takes some advanced thought to make a loaf of bread I find. But I am now very happy with my machine. I was a little bit panicy to begin with though.
1577512
You have to use Instant dry yeast instead of Active dry yeast in your bread machine. I hope that helps:)
573501
Make sure you warm up the machine, I leave mine on for at least 10 mins and I get all the sugar out.
1793336
I have an older model so I remove all of the machine's parts that are removable . Next, remove any large pieces of dough manually and then put those parts into a sink of warm soapy water to soak for about 30 mins
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I take the bread out 10 minutes ahead of the end of its cycle to avoid a crust that is too dry. (I use the gluten-free setting, so that may not be the solution for you?). I also pull the paddles after the kneading cycle.
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Whoa...may be the mixer head connecter insertion. Have you made "adjustments" for the height with the tool? Might be some of the problem, too. Mine seems to be somewhat loose at insertion with any of the beater attachments, which made me leery at the beginning; but it whips up double cookie batches with no problem. I make Divinity with it and whips it up great without any over-heat. I never tried it for bread dough, as I like to knead bread myself. I would call the 800 customer service number and talk to them about it, but first try your adjustment tool. Sorry you having problems with it...maybe I need to whip up a batch of French Bread to see how mine does...big snow storm here and roads are un-drivable in Champaign County in IL...so might just get it out and make some bread! :o) Let me know if the adjusting tool helped.
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Now that I've had the bread machine for almost 3 months, I've got some standard recipes and they come out beautifully each time. Here's my standard recipe that I make at least twice a week:Half-white/half-whole wheat 3/4 c water1 c bread flour1 1/4 c whole wheat flour (if using stone ground, use just 1 c, and 1 1/4 c bread flour)2 tbsp sugar or honey (if using honey, put it in before the flour)1 tbsp baking margarine1 scant tsp salt1 tsp Fleischman's bread machine yeast or SAF yeast.This works on the regular bread cycle as well as the quick cycle. Now that I've had the bread machine for almost 3 months, I've got some standard recipes and they come out beautifully each time. Here's my standard recipe that I make at least twice a week:Half-white/half-whole wheat 3/4 c water1 c bread flour1 1/4 c whole wheat flour (if using stone ground, use just 1 c, and 1 1/4 c bread flour)2 tbsp sugar or honey (if using honey, put it in before the flour)1 tbsp baking margarine1 scant tsp salt1 tsp Fleischman's bread machine yeast or SAF yeast.This works on the regular bread... » Read More Now that I've had the bread machine for almost 3 months, I've got some standard recipes and they come out beautifully each time. Here's my standard recipe that I make at least twice a week:Half-white/half-whole wheat 3/4 c water1 c bread flour1 1/4 c whole wheat flour (if using stone ground, use just 1 c, and 1 1/4 c bread flour)2 tbsp sugar or honey (if using honey, put it in before the flour)1 tbsp baking margarine1 scant tsp salt1 tsp Fleischman's bread machine yeast or SAF yeast.This works on the regular bread cycle as well as the quick cycle. « Show Less
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You can use your own recipes. My favorite is; 3 C bread flour, 1 7/8 C rolled oats, 2 tsp salt, 2 TBS olive oil, 2 TBS honey, 1 3/8 C water, 1pk yeast. This machine has a yeast dispenser and does not start mixing for 1/2 to 1 hr after turning on. This made nervous at first, but the bread is GREAT!
1975445
I never tried any quick loaves. My regular loaves usually turned out to be lumpy failures. Never any help from Zokirushi. I think their machines are expensive pieces of junk. Mine is in the garage gathering dust. I now have a Breville which has had only one failure and I think that was my fault. I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help.
2162376
Take a look at the book 'Artisan Bread in Five minutes a Day' (there is also an updated version of this book out as well). That's what I have been using in mine with great success and without having to go through the kneading and multiple rises.
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make sure the paddle is pushed down all the way. I did not have that problem, but I might try removing the paddle anyway so there is not a hole in the bread from the paddle, haha
1471747
Sorry I can't help you. I just put it in the bread machine and let it do all the work.
1301265
My understanding is that it's to let the ingredients get to the same temperature, especially refrigerated yeast which won't work well when cold. I have never noticed it doing more than 20 minutes, though it's not like I time it... still, not a full hour. But yeah, being unable to skip that step is one of the few things I dislike about this machine.