How to Keep Bread From Sticking in a Bread Maker

Automatic bread-makers have simplified baking bread at home, but sticking can be a problem.

Most people love the smell and taste of home-baked bread, but most don't like the work involved in making bread from scratch. The advent of the self-contained automatic bread-maker has simplified the process considerably. Just add the ingredients to the machine and turn it on, and the machine mixes, proofs and bakes the bread. However, problems with sticking can arise as the machine ages if the nonstick coating becomes compromised or if buildup occurs on the baking pan.

Things You'll Need

• Non-abrasive scrubber
• Low-saturated-fat oil
• Measuring spoons

Instructions

1. Wash the baking pan, gently but thoroughly, after each use with the scrubber to prevent accumulation of deposits and carbon buildup that can cause the bread to stick.

2. Select a high quality, low-saturated-fat oil such a olive or peanut and add 1 tsp. to the bread recipe or mix when adding the ingredient to the bread machine.

3. Increase the amount of oil as needed. You may need to experiment depending on the recipe for the type of bread you are making.

References

• Green Living Tips: Home Baked Bread
• The Baker: Avoiding Sticky Issues

Resources

• What's Cooking American: How To Use The Bread Machine - Bread Machine Secrets