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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Review the following Problems, Possible Causes and Solutions below. LOAF SIZE & SHAPE Short loaves • Wheat breads will be shorter than white breads due to less gluten forming protein in whole-wheat flour. • Not enough liquid - Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. • Sugar omitted or not enough added - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. • Wrong type of flour used - Do not use all-purpose flour. • Not enough yeast used or too old - Measure amount recommended and check freshness date on package. • Wrong type of yeast used - Use fast rising or bread machine yeast. Do not use compressed yeast. Flat loaves, no rising • Yeast omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. • Yeast too old - Check expiration date. • Liquid too hot - Use lukewarm liquids 80-90°F (27-32°C). • Too much salt added - Use amount recommended in recipe. • Sugar or other sweetener omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe. Top and sides cave in • Too much liquid - Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. • Too much yeast - Use recommended amount. Gnarly or knotted top, not smooth • Not enough liquid - Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. • Too much flour - Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup. Loaves uneven, shorter on one end • Dough too dry preventing even rise in bread pan - Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. Collapsed while baking • May be caused from baking in high altitude - Make adjustment for high altitude baking by reducing yeast by ¼ teaspoon and reducing liquid by 1-2 teaspoons. English - 10