Problem
The sides of the
bread crack open
during baking.
The baked breads
stick to the baking
tray.
The breads are not
golden brown.
The bread did not
rise enough.
Frequently asked questions
Question
Why do loaves
sometimes vary in height
and shape?
Cause
You probably did not knead
the dough properly.
The slashes in the top of the
dough shape were not deep
enough.
You brushed too much
water onto the dough.
The breads stick too much.
Perhaps you forgot to brush
the dough with water before
baking.
You have put too much flour
on the breads when shaping
them.
The room temperature is
high (higher than 30°C).
You selected a too light crust
colour.
Perhaps you have forgotten
to add yeast to the mixture.
The yeast you used may have
been past its sell-by date.
Perhaps you did not add
enough water.
The dough was squashed
too much during shaping
Answer
Bread is very sensitive to factors in its environment such as room
temperature, weather, humidity, altitude, airflow fluctuations and use
of the timer. The shape of the bread can also be affected if you use
ingredients that are not fresh or that have not been measured
correctly.
Solution
Knead the dough more thoroughly until it
stretches without tearing..
Make the slashes deeper.
Remove excess water with the brush
before baking.
Grease the baking trays lightly with oil
before you place the dough shapes in them.
Make sure to brush the dough with water
properly before baking.
Make sure to brush the dough with water
properly before baking.
Use colder water (10°C to 15°C) and/or a
little less yeast.
Choose a darker crust colour the next time.
Do not forget to add yeast to the mixture.
Make sure to check the sell-by date of the
yeast before you add it to the mixture.
The dough was not properly prepared.
Make sure you follow the recipes.
Knead the dough into a ball again and leave
it to rest for 10 minutes. Then start shaping
the dough from the beginning.
Knead the dough in two stages, with a
5-minute break in between.
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