Thinking of returning Can't get the pan out. Crust too hard. Top of loaf collapses before it's done. Anyone else having these problems?
1066622
Love, love it. Regarding the paddle, I use a chopstick or skewer to very gently extract the paddle. Those slices around the center will have a small hole and sometimes to avoid this, I make the dough in the machine and bake in a loaf pan in the oven. I highly recommend this machine along with Lora Brody's book Bread Machine Baking that has specifically formulated recipes for this size machine - perfect every time!
1066623
Yes, it's still working perfectly. Beautiful, delicious bread, and I'm amazed every time I dump it out of the pan and the paddle doesn't come out with it. Stays in the pan, so I don't have to dig it out of the bread. I love the fast-bake recipes, and they come out fantastic! Done in less than an hour! And it slices nicely, doesn't fall apart or squish together. Not too dry, just right. If you are considering a breadmaker, this one is super and not very expensive.
1066624
What proportion of yeast to flour is best? Is vegetable oil better than olive oil? I've tried to make Italian Herb Bread 3 times. Last time I bought new bread flour (King Arthur) and decreased yeast to 1 3/4 tsp per 3 1/2 c flour. All three fell when 5 minutes into baking cycle. Please advise.
1066625
Some lemons don't make lemonade! Good luck and have fun baking. I made one yesterday that was nearly 7" tall, too tall for my slicing machine! I had to cut off a chunk to it so I could slice sandwich sized slabs!! I love baking - always a surprise! Good luck with the breadman TR520!
1066626
I'm having this problem. My old bread maker which was Oster also did a much better job. This Oster bread machine was smaller but made a 2 lb. loaf the price was right so I bought it. I'm using the recipe book but not having success. The first loaf of raisin bread I was pleased with. The second loaf I made the machine did not cook the loaf until it done. I don't understand it has to be the machine !
1066627
I use Laura Brody's Bread Machine Baking recipe book & the recipes are adapted for speciific bread machines. For the large oster, I always use 2 1/2 tsp yeast to 3 C flour. King Arthur flour is great!
1066628
Yep, I can't eat the bread as fast as I bake it now that it's coming out so nice, so I have to have people over to share it... You knit? I knit too... Happy baking to you!
1212477
I've experienced a power failure while making a loaf of bread on a couple occasions, and the machine has always automatically restarted. I wasn't around close enough to tell whether it started over or whether it resumed the cycle from where it was. The result was a somewhat short but usable loaf of bread. I suppose if it didn't restart by itself you could always cancel the cycle, reprogram it, and start over - as long as it hadn't started to bake yet. If it's halfway through baking and won't resume, you're pretty much hosed.- Andy
2172899
I have been getting the same results. This is very disappointing with such rave reviews for an incredibly expensive machine. I have not had problems with my Panasonic or Breadman machines (that I couldn't track down). I am happy with how sturdy the pan is and need to buy a new machine as my Breadman's pan is in bad shape.
1562820
I want to answer this because I also had an Oster, which I returned to the store, because we could not remove the pan...my husband finally turned the machine on its side and I dug the bread out. Horrible. The T-fal machine locks easily by placing it diagonally, then turning slightly, and removes by reversing the process. I love it.
1644206
I actually purchased the pan and tried it out and the oven door would not close. My actual measurements just as yours were too close for comfort. Our range is a Wolfe. Possibly the best thing to do is purchase it locally and try it, making sure you can return it for a full refund.
1602614
Sorry to hear you had trouble -The first one I had seemed to be very slow, but did not burn out. I bought a second unit and it much better than the first one - cooks better and actually toasts bread - I love it!
1283559
I use any side and have never had a problem with fuss getting on the bread. Maybe you got a cloth that has flaws. Sorry to hear. I love mine, never a problem.
772188
Mine was not a perfect fit either, I think it's because how the clay dries, but it did it's job while baking and my bread comes out perfect, I guess it helps the steam to escape a little bit instead of trapping all the moisture instead and dropping the moisture on the bread, try and bake and see how you feel about it
760813
Mine is not a tight fit. It sounds like a flaw in the construction of the oven. I would get hold of Hamilton Beach customer service to report the problem and see what they want to do about it.
64419
I never had any luck baking in this oven. Same problems you're having, especially with breads and cakes. Chicken, pork chops, roasts, and fish work best. With bread, I had to do some trial and error with the time and also do the last five minutes after turning the loaf upside down to complete the baking.
2074418
I've had similar issues with a completely different bread maker and I think it's just something you have to accept about bread machines. My mom suggested pouring at least some of the oil over the paddle posts *before* putting the paddles on to make them come out more easily. However, this means they'll still be in the bread.
501737
I've had that happen as well (once) and I'm not sure why. The last loaf I made though was perfect - maybe add 3-4 minutes onto the cooking time (??)
1260398
I have not had that happen with my bread machine. I started on light, but changed to medium because I like a tanned bread but still done through. I have even developed my own banana bread. The first time it was too dense, then I decreased the flour and it was perfect. Perhaps the recipe needs to be smaller to accommodate darkness.
2011282
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
670498
I came to the same conclusion. Thanks for your input. I still think that the manufacturer should have addressed this problem and done something to correct it. The other machine I had did not have this problem. I only got this because I needed to make larger loaves.
1788943
Started out OK, but I've been having problems when using the timer. Some breads/dough have not turned out so good. Perhaps the long loaf pan that makes a better shaped bread also spreads out the flour, allowing the water to seep through prematurely.
1361675
Not sure if this is the answer, but, I was experiencing a similar problem that eventually ended up with the shaft that holds the paddle coming apart from the pan. I had to buy a whole new pan assembly since there is no way to repair it. The cost, including shipping, was under $30. My bread is back to normal. If you decide to go this route, save the paddle. It does not come with the pan.