Under cooked bread

[Blacky]

I have a Russell Hobbs bread maker i got new from e bay ex preasant
I followed the recipe book and settings. Brand new dried yeast and fresh flour. Bead rose as expected but was not cooked through, didn't sound hollow felt heavy as a brick.
Anyone got any ideas why

 

[invisibleflash]

Heavy bread machine bread may be due to too little yeast, too dry a mix, wrong / poor gluten flour. Lots of things could be the issue.

If the machine has different setting try that. You can bake the same mix outside of the machine, rise it in the oven and see how your mix comes out. If it is the same dense thing in the oven, then it is not the machine. Nice thing about machines is you can experiment very easy with new recipes.

 

[Blacky]

I borrowed another machine,different make, tried the same recipe it was perfect. So it looks like I’m going to have to send it back many thanks for your thoughts though

 

[invisibleflash]

Yep, different machines produce different results. Good luck with your baking!

 

[Mona]

It sounds frustrating to deal with undercooked bread, especially after following the recipe carefully. Here are a few things to consider that might help:

1. Check the Yeast: Even though you mentioned using new dried yeast, it’s worth double-checking that it’s still active. You can do this by dissolving it in warm water with a bit of sugar and waiting for it to foam. If it doesn’t foam, it might be dead.
2. Flour Type: Make sure you’re using the right type of flour for bread-making. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which can help with gluten development.
3. Liquid Measurement: If your dough was too wet or too dry, it could affect cooking. Sometimes humidity can affect flour absorption, so adjusting the liquid a bit might help.
4. Pan Size: Ensure you’re using the correct size pan for your bread maker. If the pan is too small, the bread can rise too much and then collapse, leading to a dense texture.
5. Baking Time/Settings: Double-check that you’re using the right settings for the type of bread you’re making. Sometimes, using a longer baking cycle can help if it’s still undercooked.
6. Altitude: If you live at a higher altitude, you might need to adjust the recipe slightly, as it can affect rising and baking times.

Give these a try, and hopefully, you’ll have a perfectly baked loaf next time! If all else fails, experimenting with smaller batches could also help you identify where things are going wrong. Good luck!