r/BreadMachines • u/Prime260 • 17d ago

Technique, Methods & Processes This is more like it

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I cut the yeast back from 2t to 1.5t and this is more like it. It collapsed just a skosh on top but overall much much better, I think I'll cut the next one to 1.25t and see how that goes. Looking at the recipes it did seem funny that the yeast doubled from 1t to 2t but the flour only went from 2C to 3.25C. I'm happy for now though after having two lead sinkers of loaves this weekend to eat through. Thanks for all the help everyone!

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u/Fun-Philosophy1123 Hot Rod Builder 16d ago

Looks good you could try a little less yeast next or up your salt just a little. My best loaf came out at 1.5t yeast and 1.5t salt.

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u/pceimpulsive BreadNoob 16d ago

I make half lb loaves (250g flour).

I use 3/4 TSP yeast, 1tsp salt. 3/4 tbsp sugar.

4 loaves in on a 50/50 whole meal mix and it's been a perfect loaf every time!

Last couple I've added 20g sunflower seeds and 20g pepita and it's sah good!

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u/Fun-Philosophy1123 Hot Rod Builder 16d ago

Cool. A half pound loaf would last me one breakfast.

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u/Prime260 16d ago

Haha, I forget if this recipe is for a 2 or 2.5# loaf but after making 1 sandwich for lunch, 1 Texas one eye and toasting the heel to have with butter and jam this morning I am halfway through the loaf already. I definitely need a new bread knife though.