ExpressBake® Breadmaker Setting
Making Bread In Under 1 Hour
Your OSTER® breadmaker can bake great bread in under 1 hour.
This is called the "ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting. ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting
loaves are a little different from loaves baked on non-ExpressBake® Breadmaker settings.
Make sure to try the different settings to see which of them you prefer.
There are a few things you should know about the ExpressBake® Breadmaker settings that
are different than the other settings.
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ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting breads tend to have a darker, thicker crust than other
kinds of bread. Sometimes there will be a crack in the top of the crust. This is because
baking is done at higher temperatures. They also tend to be shorter, denser loaves.
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You CANNOT use the Delay Timer for the ExpressBake® Breadmaker settings. This would
cool the liquid ingredients and affect the way that the bread rises.
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You CANNOT use the "Color" buttons for ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting breads.
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DO NOT open the cover while making ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting breads.
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If the loaf is hard to remove from the pan let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool. Gently
shake the bread out of the pan and wait for 15 minutes before slicing.
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If you wish to bake another Loaf of bread, you must let the bread maker cool for 20
minutes with the cover open.
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You can use standard bread mixes for ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting breads, but the
results may not be as good as the results when using the recipes within this book
ExpressBake® Breadmaker Setting Tips and Hints
Yeast
Always use a fast rising yeast. DO NOT use active dry yeast for ExpressBake® Breadmaker
settings because the loaves will be much shorter when baked.
Liquids
Always use hot water in the range of 115°–125° F. You must use a cooking thermometer to
gauge the temperature; hotter water can kill the yeast while cooler water may not activate it.
Salt
As a rule, you should use LESS salt for ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting breads. Less salt
provides you with a higher loaf. Make sure to follow your Oster® Breadmaker recipe
suggestions for best results.
Other Ingredients
Make sure all other ingredients (like flour, sugar, dry milk, butter, etc.) are at room
temperature. Always use bread flour for the ExpressBake® Breadmaker settings.
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Things You May Need to Buy
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You should only use "Bread Machine" flour for the ExpressBake® Breadmaker setting
recipes.
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You may need a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature of the water you use
in these recipes. You should only use hot water (between 115° and 125° F)
Using the Delay Timer
You can delay the time your bread maker starts to have fresh bread ready when you get up in
the morning or when you come from work.
We recommend that before you use the Delay Timer, you try out a few recipes. Use recipes
that have produced good results for you in the past.
Important: You CANNOT use the Delay Timer for ExpressBake® Breadmaker settings.
Before using the Delay Timer
1. Add all of the ingredients of the recipe.
2. Select the correct setting for the kind of bread you are making (French, Sweet, etc.).
3. Select the Color.
Caution: Do not use recipes with ingredients that can spoil like eggs or milk.
To Use the Delay Timer:
1. Figure out how many hours and minutes there are between now and when you want
final, baked bread. For example, if it is 8:00 AM and you want bread ready for dinner at
6:00 PM, that is 10 hours.
2. Use the delay timer up button to advance the time in 10 minute increments. In our
example, you will do this until the timer reads "10:00. " If necessary, use the delay timer
down button to decrease the time. (To advance the time quickly, simply press and hold
down the delay timer up/down buttons.)
Important: If you make a mistake or wish to start over, press and hold down the "Start/
Stop" button until you hear a beep, then press the "Start/Stop" button one
more time. The display will show the original setting and cycle time. The delay
timer is cancelled and you can start again.
3. When the delay timer is set where you want it, make sure to press the "Start/Stop" button.
The colon ":" will flash and your bread will be ready when you planned.
Important: When using the delay timer during times of hot weather, you may wish to
reduce the liquid in your recipe by 1 or 2 tablespoons. This is to prevent the
dough from rising too much. You may also reduce the salt by 1/8 or 1/4
teaspoons and try cutting the amount of sugar you use by 1/4 teaspoon at a
time.
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