What You Need to Know
A bread making machine or breadmaker or bread maker is a home appliance for baking bread. It consists of a bread pan, at the bottom of which are one or more built-in paddles, mounted in the center of a small special-purpose oven. The machine is usually controlled by a built-in computer using settings input via a control panel. Most bread machines have different cycles for different kinds of dough—including white bread, whole grain, European-style, and dough-only. Many also have a timer to allow the bread machine to function without operator input, and some high-end models allow the user to program a custom cycle.
Key Parameters
Temperature
30°C
20°C - 40°C
Time
2 hours
1 hour - 3 hours
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Japanese Milk Bread (Japan): Creates ultra-soft texture through programmed kneading cycles
- 2.
German Vollkornbrot (Germany): Maintains precise whole grain hydration
- 3.
French Brioche (France): Controls butter incorporation temperature
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization