Congratu B a k e y o u r f i r s t l o a f o f b re a d o n u s w h i l e y o u re a d t h i s b o o k ! F i r s t re v i e w t h e s a f e t y guidelines, then turn to page 7 for the easy 1,2,3 instructions! lations F re s h , w a r m h o m e m a d e b re a d D o u g h M a k e r. is just a f e w, e a s y s t e p s a w a y w i t h y o u r n e w O s t e r ® D e l u x e B r e a d a n d We ' v e d o n e e v e r y t h i n g w e c a n t o m a k e b r e a d - b a k i n g a b r e e z e : We ' v e s t r e a m l i n e d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s ; d e s i g n e d a s i m p l e , e a s y - t o read control panel; and developed a host of great recipes. Along the way, feel free to ask questions. You can call us toll free at ! 1-800-526-2832. 1 Table of Contents Before You Start ......................................................... 5-6 Safety Guidelines Symphony of Ingredients........................................... Basic Ingredients ............................................................................... The Process, Simplified ..................................................................... 7 8 10 Getting to Know Your Bread Maker .......................... 13 Getting to Know the Operation Panel ............................................. Step by Step Directions ..................................................................... Breadmaking Cycle Times ................................................................. 14 15 16 18 19-30 31-36 37-38 39-48 49-58 59-64 65-66 67-68 Recipes and Tips Special Tips........................................................................................ White Breads .................................................................................... Whole Wheat Breads ........................................................................ French Breads ................................................................................... Sweet Breads .................................................................................... Doughs Only ..................................................................................... Cake/Quick Breads ............................................................................ Jam/Jellies ......................................................................................... The Finishing Touch: Spreads and Glazes ......................................... Special Concerns Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 69-70 Commonly Asked Questions ............................................................. 71 How to Test Yeast ............................................................................. 71 Cleaning and Care Guidelines .......................................................... 72 Baking at High Altitudes .................................................................. 73 Index of Recipes ......................................................... 74 Before You Start We've designed the Oster® Deluxe Bread and DoughMaker to be easy to use. But, like any kitchen appliance, it requires proper use and handling. U s i n g Yo u r B re a d M a k e r S a f e l y B e f o re U s e 1. Read and keep all instructions. 2. Make sure to remove all foreign matter from the baking pan. W h e re t o U s e 1. Use only on a stable, heat-resistant surface. 2. Do not use the Bread Maker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources, such as a stove or oven. 3. Place the unit at least two inches away from walls. If you do not, walls may become discolored. 3. Plug the Bread Maker into a properly wired outlet. While in Use Keep the Bread Maker out of the reach of children ­ it's hot! After Use 1. Use oven mitts or a pot holder when taking out the bread pan after baking. 2. Make sure to disconnect the power by unplugging the unit. Allow the Bread Maker to cool down before storing. 3. Read instructions before cleaning. Do not immerse the unit in water. This will cause electric shock and/or damage to the unit. 1. The temperature is very hot during operation. Be careful to keep your hands and face away from the unit. 2. Do not open the lid or remove the bread pan during operation. 3. Do not place anything on the Bread Maker lid. Do not cover vents. 4. If any buttons are accidentally touched during operation, baking may stop. 5 Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read all instructions, product labels, and warnings before using the Bread Maker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials, and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Allow the Bread Maker to cool thoroughly before putting in or taking off parts. When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the Bread Maker from wall outlet. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance or plugs in water or other liquids. Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used by or near children, or incapacitated persons. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in cord where people may walk or trip on it. Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not let the cord dangle over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. Do not place on an unsteady or cloth-covered surface. Avoid contact with moving parts. 8. 9. 10. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause fire, electric shock or injury. 11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes. 12. Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 13. To unplug, press and hold the "STOP" button, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. 14. Use of extension cords: A short power supply cord has been provided to reduce the risk of injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from hardware stores and may be used with care. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or table top where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally. If the appliance'is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a groundingtype 3-wire cord. 15. Electrical power: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your Bread Maker may not operate properly. The Bread Maker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. 16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This unit is intended for household use only. Read and Save These Instructions 6 A Symphony of Ingredients Like the instruments in an orchestra, the ingredients in basic bread are very simple: f l o u r, s u g a r, s a l t , a l i q u i d ( s u c h a s w a t e r o r m i l k ) , possibly a fat (such as butter or oil), and yeast. And, like each musical instrument, each ingredient performs a specific job, and each lends a special flavor to the final masterpiece. T h a t ' s w h y i t 's i m p o r t a n t t o u s e t h e r i g h t ingredients in exactly the right proportions to ensure you get the most delicious results! 7 Basic Ingredients Ye a s t Yeast is actually a microscopic plant. Simply stated, without yeast, your bread will not rise. When moistened by a liquid, fed by sugar, and carefully warmed, yeast produces gases which power the dough to rise. If the temperature is too cold, the yeast will not be activated; if it's too warm, it will die. The Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker takes care of this worry for you by maintaining just the right temperature in the baking chamber at all times. You can use either "active dry yeast", " quick acting", "rapid rise yeast" or one of the new "Bread machine yeasts" in your Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker. Important: The amount of yeast for Extra Large Loaf recipes may be the same or even less than what is called for in Large recipes. For best results, use yeast amounts as indicated in each recipe. Sugars Sugars sweeten the bread, brown the crust, and lend tenderness to the texture. These jobs can be performed by white or brown sugar, molasses, maple or corn syrups, honey, fruits or other sweeteners. Flour In order for the bread to rise, the flour has to have a high protein content. You should always use a "bread flour" (for white bread recipes) in your bread maker to get the best results. Do not use all-purpose, cake flour or self-rising flour. Unlike white bread flour, whole wheat flour contains bran and wheat germ which inhibit rising. Wheat breads therefore tend to be heavier in texture and smaller in size. A lighter larger loaf can be achieved by combining whole wheat flour with white bread flour for wheat bread recipes. Liquids When liquids are mixed with the proteins in flour, gluten is formed. Gluten is necessary for rising. Many recipes use dry milk, but other liquids, such as fruit juice, beer, and water work too. It's a delicate balance: A recipe with too much liquid may cause the bread to fall during baking while a recipe with too little liquid will not rise. Salt Salt inhibits rising, so be very careful measuring. Ordinary table salt will do. Fats Many breads use fats to enhance the flavor and retain moisture. Typically, we use margarine in these recipes, but butter may also be used. 8 Important Measuring Tips Because each ingredient plays such a specific role, it is especially important to measure the ingredients exactly to get the best results. For dry ingredients, use a standard measuring spoon or measuring cup -- not a tableware spoon or coffee cup -- and level off. For flour, simply spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level off with a flat kitchen utensil. For liquids, fill a standard measuring spoon or measuring cup to the level indicated. Check your cup measurement by placing the measuring cup on a flat surface. For solid fats, fill a standard measuring spoon or measuring cup to the level indicated and level off with a kitchen utensil. Last Things Last! You'll see this tip in several places in this book, but it bears repeating: Always put the liquids in first, the dry ingredients in next, and the yeast last. Before adding the yeast, dig a shallow hole in the dry ingredients and place the yeast in the hole so that there's absolutely no contact between the liquids and the yeast. You don't want the yeast to be activated too soon in the process. This is especially important when you're using the Delay Bake option. 9 The Process Simplified Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking... h e r e 's a g l i m p s e o f h o w t h e O s t e r ® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker automatically does all the steps for you. 10 Mixing and Kneading 1 2 In standard bread baking, the baker mixes the ingredients first by stirring, then by kneading the dough by hand. The Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker mixes and kneads the dough automatically for you. Rising When making bread by hand, the dough is placed in a warm place to rise after mixing so that the yeast can ferment and produce gas. After mixing the dough, the Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker maintains the optimum temperature for rising during this part of the process. If you are using the Dough Only cycle, the Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker will stop at the end of the first rising. You will hear a series of 3 beeps to let you know it's done. The dough can now be removed and shaped - for bagels, pizza or other creations - and placed in your own oven for baking. Punch Down 3 11 Once the dough has risen, the baker will typically "punch down" the dough. This process helps to break apart large, unwanted pockets of air and gas that have developed through rising, giving the bread a more even and appetizing texture. This Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker handles this process automatically for you by turning on the kneading blade for just the right amount of time. Second Rise 4 5 6 After it is punched down, the bread bounces back -- it rises a second time. Some breads require shorter or longer rising times. For example, wheat breads require a longer rising time because the flour contains bran and wheat germ which inhibit rising. The Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker regulates the temperature and timing of this second rise automatically for you based on your selection. Bake The Oster® Deluxe Bread and Dough Maker automatically regulates baking time and temperature for perfect results every time! Cool In standard baking, the baker removes the bread from the pan immediately to keep the crust from turning soggy. We recommend ...