NOTE: The number one cause for poor results is improper measurement of ingredients (see page 8). The checklist
below offers several possible solutions. Try one adjustment at a time and only make one change per loaf.
If results do not improve with the first adjustment, move to the next possible solution.
Loaf Rises
RESULTS
Then Falls
"Cratered
Loaf"
POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS
FLOUR
WATER
OR
2 Tbsp.
MILK
1/4 tsp.
SALT
SUGAR
OR
HONEY
YEAST
1/4 tsp.
Not Enough
Water
WATER
Or Milk
OR
Liquid
MILK
Too Hot Or
Too Cold
Too Old
Low In
FLOUR
Gluten
Content
Too Fine
See Page 16
None Was
Added
Out of Date
YEAST
Code
Used Fresh
(Wrong Type)
Forgotten
SALT
Too Much
Increase Amount
Decrease Amount
Troubleshooting Guide
Loaf Rises
Loaf Does
Flat Loaf
Too High
Not Rise
Little To No
"Mushroom
Enough
Rising
Loaf"
2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
See Page 17
See Page 16
See Page 16
See Page 16
See Page 16
See Pages
See Pages
See Pages
16 & 17
16 & 17
16 & 17
Crust
Uncooked Or
Not Mixed
Too Dark
Partially
Or Partially
Cooked
Mixed
2 Tbsp.
1 tsp.
See Page 16
12
Gnarly
Loaf Core
High
Knotted Top
Texture
Altitude
Heavy &
Adjustment
Dense
2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
See Pages
16 & 17