West Bend Automatic User Manual

MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENT CHART
CUP = FLUID OUNCE
—
TABLESPOON
—
TEASPOON
1
=
8
=
16
=
48
78
=
7
=
14 =
42
%
=
6 =
12 =
36
%
=
51/3
=
10%
=
32
%
=
5 =
10 =
30
'/2
=
4
8 24
% =
3
=
6
=
18
'A
=
2%
=
SVa
=
16
1/4
=
2
=
4 =
12
'/s
=
1 = 2
=
6
1/2
=
1
=
3
'/4
>/2 =
l>/2
USING BREAD MIXES IN YOUR BREAD MAKER
Pre-packaged bread mixes can be prepared in your bread maker. Follow the directions for making up to
a 11/2 pound loaf. Unless a 100% whole wheat or natural grain type mix is being used, use the BASIC,
BASIC RAPID or SWEET bread settings. If using a 100% whole wheat or natural grain mix, use the
WHOLE WHEAT or WHOLE WHEAT RAPID bread settings. You will also need to select the desired
Bread Color you wish. Add the recommended amount of liquid to the bread pan first, then the flour
mixture and finally the yeast on top. The delay start timer can also be used with bread mixes providing
no perishable ingredients are used (milk, eggs, etc.).
MAKE AHEAD MIXES
To save time, you can prepare your own bread mixes ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Simply
measure all dry ingredients, EXCEPT YEAST, into a plastic bag and close with a twist tie. Label as to
type of bread and size loaf. When ready to use, simply add liquid ingredients to pan as recipe directs.
Then add the dry mixture and level. Add the butter or margarine and then the yeast on top. Program
and start the bread maker. Making your own dry mixes ahead is especially time saving if you use your
bread maker frequently.
HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
Reduced air pressure at high altitudes causes yeast gases to expand more rapidly and the dough to
rise more quickly The dough can rise so much that when it begins to bake, it will collapse due to over
stretching of the gluten. To slow the rising of dough at high altitudes, reduce the amount of yeast by
14 teaspoon at a time until you fi nd the right amount. You can also reduce the amount of liquid by 2
to 3 teaspoons. Some experimentation will be needed when using your bread maker at high altitudes.
Make notes on the amount of yeast and liquid used for future reference.

West Bend Automatic Specifications

General

Brand	West Bend
Model	Automatic
Category	Bread Maker
Language	English