Need Help from Bread Machine Experts

[piratesmate]

My sister gave me her bread machine because she was unable to get the bread out "looking nice." Evidently it doesn't just pop out like she thought. Any ideas?

Also, she didn't have the book anymore - so I'm looking for help of all kinds! It's got the "Red Star" trademark on the console, but I was unable to find anything on their Web site about machines. Any ideas? It's model ERS 150A.

Thanks!

Deb

 

[welovemickey]

I always wait for the bread to cool a bit before taking it out of the pan. After it cools for a few minutes, I turn the bread pan over and usually the bread slides out with the "mixer piece" still in it. Then I just take that piece out. Sometimes you have to wait a ilttle while longer to get that piece out.

You can always write to the manufacturer to get a copy of their instruction book. There are also a lot of bread machine cookbooks out.

Good luck!

 

[piratesmate]

You can always write to the manufacturer to get a copy of their instruction book.

If I could figure out who the manufacturer was, I'd do that. The only mark on it is the Red Star trademark. I'm hoping someone will be able to tell me if they actually made them. I did send an email to them asking about it, but . . . . I'm impatient!

I think my sister said she just turned the canister upside down on a cooling rack & waited for it to cool & "drop out." I was kind of hoping that there was another secret to it. I guess this means that the canister needs to be replaced - but again, I don't know the manufacturer.

Just out of curiosity - do you use mixes or make bread from scratch? I know my sister only used the mixes. I wonder if that had anything to do with it?

I'm trying it for myself today - if I can figure out how to make it work - so I'll see what happens.

Thanks for the help,

Deb

 

[PoohBWV]

I always make mine from scratch. It really isn't difficult to mix up. The secret is to follow the recipe exactly, and add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe. The recipe that I found works the best is the one that actually came with the bread maker. I've tried others from recipe books and the texture is not quite right. Hopefully you'll get some reply to your email and will be able to purchase their book or even have them direct you to recipes on their website.

I've never had a problem getting the bread out. I just turn it over and give it a shake and it always slides right out!

 

[Kteacher]

I've used both mixes and scratch recipes. I think the problem with mixes is that you don't always know the strength of the yeast they put in the package. I usually substitute my own yeast if I'm using a mix, or add a teaspoon of bread dough enhancer.

 

[TigH]

I have had lots of good times with my breadmaker! I don't use it to bake though - I just use it to proof the dough.

Make sure you check out the Bakers Catalog online! There are recipes to review and really nifty gadgets to buy!

http://www.kingarthurflour.com

I've gotten baking pans, plastic storage containers (for flour) sea salt, powdered cheese for popcorn and all sorts of stuff from that site. It's wonderful!

Happy baking!!!!!!!!

 

[pumba]

and also the add ins for bread.....I love pumpernickle and this is the best I have ever had......I make my bread from scratch also and go to the bulk food store for my king arthurs high gluten flour.....I always use that in any bread that I make....it is the best I think......I also make a mean french bread from scratch too...I use my machine to cook it also......does a good job I think.......

 

[piratesmate]

Thanks for all the help! You guys are great!

I tried one of the mix (Krusteaz) that my sister gave me with the machine. My sister was right, the bread didn't want to come out on its own. I ended up using a rubber spatula to go around the outside to get it to release. Even then, it didn't want to come out. I had to turn it on its side & "pull" the load out. It appeared to be stuck on the agitator/blade. In fact, I'm really going to have to soak it to get what's left off of it.

My sister said that her manual said not to use any soap/detergent on it as it would "inhibit the release agent." Would anyone else care to share tips about the cleaning & seasoning of the tub? Is it possible/recommended to season the tub with olive oil? I'm wondering if that would help - of course, the way the dough moves around in there, I'd think it would wipe most of it off long before it starts to bake.

Deb

 

[TigH]

My bread machine came with a nonstick container and paddle. I use regular dishwashing liquid and a sponge to clean the container. I dry it immediately. I once read that the bottom outside of the container could rust if exposed to water - so I am very anal about making sure it is dry, dry, dry before I put it away.

Does your sister remember if it is supposed to be a nonstick container? The few times that I have used my machine to bake, I've had to help the bread out. And the paddle always got stuck in the bread - so that's why I just use the machine to make dough and bake the bread in the oven. It's easier to slice that way too (my opinion). I like baking bread that you can actually make a sandwich with rather than some big square bread.

I tried searching on Red Star and the model number and had no luck! Good luck to you in finding the instruction booklet.

We seasoned our new iron grill by rubbing it with oil and then turning the fire up really high. I don't know if you should rub your bread machine container with oil and then bake it though...

 

[TigH]

Check out this link, Deb!

http://www.breadmachinedigest.com/machine_manufacturers.html

Red Star is listed as a bread machine manufacturer and there is a phone number. Good luck!!!!!!!