The Morphy Richards BM Club

twink

thanks lil_me, thats very useful have added this thread to favourites

SnowyOwl_2

Hi all - I've become the proud owner of a MR Fastbake, and held the inaugural loaf making session last night. That was a big success if a little bit salty. Today I've made a large loaf on the Fastbake cycle, but have found that far too salty.

My question - has anyone cut down on the amount of salt they add to their recipes? How much could I cut down to start with? I know it works in conjunction with the yeast so I can't leave it out altogether - or can I?

Thanks.

lil_me

People say reduce it slightly, say 1/4 tea spoon at a time maybe. Also to only change one thing at a time. I remember reading salt is needed for the 'structure' of the bread so it can't be left out completely. I do however understand what you mean and after I get the 'fluffyness' right I plan to try and reduce it, I rarely use salt (so little I had to buy some to use the BM) so I'm not used to it either.

gargoyle

I tried to make two sandwich loaves last night, but they both came out quite heavy. It was the first time I had tried a 2lb loaf - the 1 1/2lb one came out fine. Any suggestions?

Pipkin

When I make the 2lb loaf it always seems to rise far too much, so much so that the top of the loaf is pressed flat against the glass window of the breadmaker, that bit then does not cook properly and remains soggy, whilst the rest of it is fine.

The other sizes are fine though.

carrieparkinson

i wish my loaf would rise like that!!!! my 2lb loafes only hit 3/4 up the pan!

nmm

Pipkin wrote:

When I make the 2lb loaf it always seems to rise far too much, so much so that the top of the loaf is pressed flat against the glass window of the breadmaker, that bit then does not cook properly and remains soggy, whilst the rest of it is fine.

The other sizes are fine though.

I had the same problem with the 2lb fruit loaf, i solved it by reducing the amount of yeast to 1tsp and using slightly colder water.

tink1981_2

Just looking into getting a breadmaker and the MR Compact one is £10 less than the fastbake... is it really worth paying the extra money??

Please help!!

tink x

lil_me

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-Stainless-Fastbake-Breadmaker/dp/B00065IA6U/sr=8-1/qid=1170086578/ref=pd_ka_1/202-8061221-5361404?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen Have you tried there, I only paid £34.99 for my Fastbake. Do the larger loaves etc too in the FB, I've never owned a compact but I wouldn't be without my fastbake now

kazzaw

If anyone's near Stoke on Trent there's a MR S/S Fastbake going for a fiver on ebay. Local pick-up only.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MORPHY-RICHARDS-STAINLESS-STEEL-FASTBAKE-BREADMAKER_W0QQitemZ300073734399QQihZ020QQcategoryZ20669QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It's nothing to do with me, just found it whilst browsing on ebay & thought it might help someone.

K