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Wrong type of yeast used - Use fast rising or bread machine. Do not use active
dry yeast.
Flat loves, no rising
Yeast omitted - Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe
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Yeast too old - Check expiration date
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Liquid too hot - Use lukewarm liquids 80-90°F
Too much salt added - Use amount recommended
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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
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Too much yeast – Use recommended amount
Gnarly knotted top, not smooth
Not enough liquid – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons
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Too much flour – Measure flour accurately, leveling off measuring cup
Loaves uneven, shorter on one end
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Dough too dry preventing even rise in pan – Increase liquid by 1-2 teaspoons
Collapsed while baking
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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
Heavy, dense texture
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Too much flour – Measure accurately, leveling off measuring cup
Not enough yeast – Add recommended amount of yeast
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Not enough sugar – Add recommended amount of sugar
Open, coarse, holey texture
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Salt omitted – Assemble ingredients as listed in recipe
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Too much yeast – Add recommended amount of yeast
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Too much liquid – Reduce liquid by 1-2 teaspoons
Bread doesn't slice well, very sticky
Sliced while too hot – Allow bread to cool on rack at least 15-20 minutes before
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slicing to release steam
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Not using proper knife. – Use good bread knife or electric knife
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