Anyone have problems with over baked crust?
1156272
Yes! We've only had our Mini Zoji for about a month but all of our initial breads came out with dark, almost burnt, thick crusts. Using the light crust setting only helped a little. I read on the Zojirushi web site that they recommend either using milk in place of water or reducing the flour amount by 2 Tbls. I haven't tried these options yet. What has worked for us is to check the bread's temperature with an instant read thermometer and stop the baking when the temp gets to about 195 deg F. This has consistently shortened the cooking time by 8-9 minutes but is producing very nice loaves. So now we just set our own timer to 8 minutes less than what the Mini Zoji is showing. Not a very elegant solution but it works.
1137949
No, No issues with over heating. It's just me using it so I would only make enough for one serving.
1524693
I have only used mine a few times and I had these same issues the first time I used it. With subsequent I made sure the counter was very wet (not just a few sprinkles) and I used quite a bit of flour. I live in a very dry, mountain climate and have to add extra water to my dough so it won't crack around the edges. I think it just takes practice to find the right amounts. Hope this helped some.
255607
I have baked at least a dozen times in a 450° and have not had any issues with my over liner. I bought my daughter two for her double ovens and she is happy with the liners also.
879286
I've made the whole wheat twice and it has come out burnt on the outside twice. I wonder if I have a faulty machine. The other breads I made (which allow you to adjust the crust) turned out fine. With whole wheat setting it doesn't allow one to choose a crust... advice?
772190
That's just fine. Mine isn't perfect either, but the crust on my bread is perfect every time. Worry not
1157296
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.
1750430
I have had this happens with pans before that have a coating. I think it gets old after a while, and micro cracks form. I know generously prep all pans with butter and/or flour or use parchment paper.
1997467
I'm not sure if it is or not but unless you're pressing it into the crust instead of just loosely laying it over the top I've not had a problem. You may get a little bit of baked crust shavings that stick in places but it washes up easily.
900605
You have to do a "standing fluted" or pinched crust with this pan, but it is worth it because it bakes crust beautifully. I get alot of compliments on the crust with this pan. Even with a juicy filling like cherry or peach the crust cooks evenly. No soggy bottom crust. Hope this helps!
1047881
i haven't had the problem..And I hope I don't!..perhaps try to soak in warm or hot water to loosen possibly stuck flour or dough..let me know what works! HAPPY BAKING!! And I agree with other suggestion of spraying "PAM"on blades prior to baking
783855
We have not had that issue....I always warm the oven on the #1 setting. After the light goes off and the unit warms for roughly 10 minutes, I then turn the knob to #2 just before cooking a pizza. We had some issues the first time we used it and the pizza wasn't perfect but once we figured out our system, it has been perfect ever since. We just started pre-making pizzas when we are having people over and only cooking them half way earlier in the day and then finishing the cooking when we are ready to serve. They turn out great and you don't have the mess of preparation while you have guests. (Unless its a pizza party and some of the fun is having everyone prepare their own) We have not had that issue....I always warm the oven on the #1 setting. After the light goes off and the unit warms for roughly 10 minutes, I then turn the knob to #2 just before cooking a pizza. We had some issues the first time we used it and the pizza wasn't perfect but once we figured out our system, it has been perfect ever since. We just started pre-making pizzas when we are having people over and only cooking them half way earlier in the day and then finishing the cooking when we are ready to serve. They turn out great and you don't have the mess of preparation while you have guests.... » Read More We have not had that issue....I always warm the oven on the #1 setting. After the light goes off and the unit warms for roughly 10 minutes, I then turn the knob to #2 just before cooking a pizza. We had some issues the first time we used it and the pizza wasn't perfect but once we figured out our system, it has been perfect ever since. We just started pre-making pizzas when we are having people over and only cooking them half way earlier in the day and then finishing the cooking when we are ready to serve. They turn out great and you don't have the mess of preparation while you have guests. (Unless its a pizza party and some of the fun is having everyone prepare their own) « Show Less
2148877
Thanks for your quick response. I was reading up on dark baking pans and they said that besides lowering the temperature, which I did but the crust was still thick and dark but not as hard as when I baked it with 350 degree, you should line the pan with parchment paper to get better results. I used one sheet of lining at the bottom of the tin. The next time I use this pan, I will use two sheets of parchment paper and line the entire pan. I will let everyone know how it worked.
783853
Try preheating at least at level 2 instead of one so the stone gets hotter...and preheat for longer than you think is needed. The stne needs to be hot all the way through. Sometimes I preheat on 3 and cook on 1...turning back to 3 to brown the top a bit more. It also depends on the thickness of the crust. I think a thin crust is easier to get just right. Hope that helps.
2087887
I have the same oven, and the plastic dome cracked, too. This is inevitable over time. I will purchase a replacement oven with a glass bowl instead very soon. I recommend you consider buying a different brand, too.
1244654
I haven't had that problem, nor has my daughter who uses them. If I were having that issue, I think I would perhaps think about lowering the oven temperature and then, if that didn't work, I'd consider altering the time. One or the other of these should address the problem...but I would find a way to keep using the mats...I LOVE the easy clean up!
741902
I have -- more than once! It worked beautifully. A part of using a pan like this well, I think, is knowing not only the properties of the pan, but the habits of your oven. I use a sort of tired electric stove, and instead of pre-heating oven and pan, I usually oil well, put a little extra flour in the pan before putting the dough in, and let the oven and pan slowly heat together. That means I do end up cooking the bread for, say, closer to 40 minutes than 30, but the results have been delicious. The lid does a good job of helping the crust balance crispness and moisture. One thing to note: the dome on the lid is rather flat, so if your risen dough (even after punching down) does a really BIG second rise while it's cooking, it is going to bump against the lid. The one time that happened to me, it just meant the top was a little indented rather than really round, which doesn't bother me. In any case, it's cooked evenly and tasted great every time I've done it. I'm about to cook a couple of loaves to take with me for the holidays, in fact. :)