The machine is used to mix the dough and then removed from the machine for preparation and baking. Read your machine's instruction book carefully.Again, as mentioned previously, these doughs are very heavy and your machine may need help during the mixing cycle.
GLUTEN FREE Bread Setting
Most flours contain gluten, making them unsuitable for gluten free diets.
The adjustments needed to produce a gluten free product result in a yeast bread, however, the dough itself ends up much wetter and more like a batter than a traditional bread dough.
You need to be careful not to over mix or over knead the dough / batter. The cycle has only one rise and an increased baking time. These are needed to adjust for the higher moisture content.
Some manufacturers specify one particular brand and type of yeast, so be sure to read and follow the instructions for your machine.
LOW CARB Bread Setting
Low carb cycles will generally have an adjusted baking time, due to the low sugar content. Be careful not to over mix or over knead. Read your machine's instructions and follow them carefully.
JAM Setting
This cycle is used to produce Jams and, sometimes, Chutney. (Chutney is a sweet and sour condiment. It is made from fruit and sugar, along with vinegar and sometimes onions. It can also be seasoned with hot, spicy ingredients. It originated in India)
Read your machine's instruction manual carefully before preparing jams. It is important to avoid having the ingredients boil over. If this happens, stop the machine immediately and follow the clean up instructions for your machine.
CAKE Setting
This setting, available on only a few models, is used for making and baking cakes in the bread machine. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
SANDWICH Bread Setting
Available on only a few models, this setting lets you prepare bread with a texture suitable for sandwiches.
BAKE Setting
This is one of those settings that is available on quite a few models but the actual mechanics of the cycle may differ from company to company. Read the instructions for your machine to understand when and how to use this setting.
In general terms, this setting is for baking dough that you may have prepared without using any of the machine's previous settings. It may also be used if the crust is too light or can be used to bake pre-made dough.
Making Your Decision
As you can see, the myriad of different options available will greatly increase the scope of opportunities for any bread machine. As mentioned earlier, it can be difficult to compare two different machines, especially if the options offered are different.
My recommendation is to review the available options, prioritize according to your needs and then base your decision on those decisions.
Best of luck and happy bread baking!
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