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Breadmaker question?

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Don't laugh at me this is my first attempt at this lark!

Do I have to sieve the flour??

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  • RacyRed
    RacyRed Posts: 4,930 Forumite
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    I don't....

    but then my bread is usually a disaster :o
    My first reply was witty and intellectual but I lost it so you got this one instead :D
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  • Ruby_Pudding
    Ruby_Pudding Posts: 897 Forumite
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    Hiya

    I used to and then stopped because it seemed such a faff and I have found absolutely no difference whatsover in the quality of the bread

    RP
  • thyme_2
    thyme_2 Posts: 57 Forumite
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    Sieving the flour is supposed to let in air but I dont usually bother unless I am making sponge cakes. I found the best way of improving bread is the length of time you take in kneading the dough as that helps to incorporate air so dont skimp on that part! Practice makes perfect! :) Yum!
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  • Kazonline
    Kazonline Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    Lol - I probably would have wondered the same when I get my hands on a breadmaker .... if I ever decide which one I want.....
    Kaz x
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