I am in love with my Panasonic breadmaker

Peckedhen

I've tried fresh yeast both ways - staring it off and just throwing it in the pan on a basic white setting. I have to say I've had much better results with dried yeast so, think I will stick with this for the sake of the few extra pence it adds to a loaf.

Am I missing something from my new SD-255 I've been through the recipe book and can't find any mention of a help line. Please can someone post the telephone number?

Ooh, I did find that 2tbspns of olive oil are equivalent to 25g butter. I'm using Napolina Light and Mild and can't taste any difference to using Lurpak...it must be healthier though! Says she who is eating almost a loaf a day :rolleyes:!!

Clutterfree

Hi Guys,
I am going to make my first French stick in my Panny today.
Now the manual gives instructions on ingredients, etc, but not how long and which temp to cook it at!
I have both a Gas and an Electric Fan oven so please could someone advise me?
Many thanks.
CF xx

PS Also think it says 200g or 250g flour - does this make a short stick?

moneysaver

Clutterfree wrote: »

Hi Guys,
I am going to make my first French stick in my Panny today.
Now the manual gives instructions on ingredients, etc, but not how long and which temp to cook it at!
I have both a Gas and an Electric Fan oven so please could someone advise me?
Many thanks.
CF xx

PS Also think it says 200g or 250g flour - does this make a short stick?

Page 22 of the manual. Bake in a preheated oven at 220C/425F Gas mark 7 10-15 mins or until golden brown.


Moneysaver

Clutterfree

Thanks!
Just put in the ingredients and there is NO sugar in a French stick, is this correct?

moneysaver

Clutterfree wrote: »

Thanks!
Just put in the ingredients and there is NO sugar in a French stick, is this correct?

Correct no sugar.

moneysaver

I have asked this before but have not had many replies. When my sd254 is kneading there is a loud squeaking noise, this is my second panny, I took the first one back for exchange due to it doing the same thing. Is this normal or have I got 2 faulty units?


Thanks
Moneysaver

Clutterfree

moneysaver wrote: »

I have asked this before but have not had many replies. When my sd254 is kneading there is a loud squeaking noise, this is my second panny, I took the first one back for exchange due to it doing the same thing. Is this normal or have I got 2 faulty units?


Thanks
Moneysaver

Mine does make a noise but don't think it is a squeak!
It should be kneading soon so will report back with a sound description!

Clutterfree

Sorry Moneysaver, got a 'phone call so missed the kneading cycle.

billieboy_2

moneysaver wrote: »

I have asked this before but have not had many replies. When my sd254 is kneading there is a loud squeaking noise, this is my second panny, I took the first one back for exchange due to it doing the same thing. Is this normal or have I got 2 faulty units?


Thanks
Moneysaver

When my 255 kneads it squeaks! The 254 didn't .

billieboy_2

Clutterfree wrote: »

Hi Guys,
I am going to make my first French stick in my Panny today.
Now the manual gives instructions on ingredients, etc, but not how long and which temp to cook it at!
I have both a Gas and an Electric Fan oven so please could someone advise me?
Many thanks.
CF xx

PS Also think it says 200g or 250g flour - does this make a short stick?

I made two french sticks on Friday with 250g flour, which were very successful, when I doubled it up the results weren't as good, the bread didn't rise as much.