WHITE BREAD RECIPE FOR CHARLESCRAFT BREAD MACHINE
1 LB:
8 oz water
2 cups white flour
1.5 Tbsp butter
1.5 Tbsp dry milk
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1.5 tsp yeast
1.5 LB:
10 oz water
3 cups white flour
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp dry milk
1.5 Tbsp sugar
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp yeast
2 LB:
12 oz water
4 cups white flour
2.5 Tbsp butter
2.5 Tbsp dry milk
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp yeast
I have the best success with the 1.5 loaf size. You can use this basic guide as a reference for using recipes found online .. there are many. :)
If you don't like the big hole in the bottom of the loaf from the blade, try setting a kitchen timer and lift out the ball of dough immediately after the final punch down (70 min / 85 min / 90 minutes), remove the blade, then place the dough back in and let it carry on.
Good luck!
Lori

'During the kneading cycle it is quite normal for your breadmaker to vibrate and make noise. This is due to the powerful drive assembly required for kneading to be done properly.'
1. Remove bread pan. Hold handle of bread pan firmly and pull straight up.
2. Place kneading blade on drive shaft. Ensure the blade is set securely. There is only one way it can be mounted properly.
3. Place ingredients into bread pan. Always add ingredients in the order specified - water first, then solid ingredients, and yeast LAST. When adding salt or sugar, pour around outer edge of mixture. WHEN ADDING YEAST, FORM A SMALL CRATER WITH A FINGER IN THE TOP OF THE FLOUR AND POUR YEAST INTO THIS CRATER.
4. Place bread pan into machine. Wipe any liquids etc. off the outside of the pan. Place the pan into the machine using the metal guides on each side. Push pan down securelyso the guides are firmly setagainst the tension plates on either side of the oven.
5. Close lid.
6. Plug into outlet. The clock display will show '18:88'.
7. Select mode. Press the SELECT button to set your desired mode. Each time you press SELECT the mode will advance.
8. Press capacity. Press CAPACITY button to select the loaf size.
9. Set timer if desired. Do not set timer if using perishable ingredients. Timer shows amount of time left to COMPLETION. (i.e., the number of hours from when you set it to when you want the bread to be ready.) The clock advances in 10 minute increments and cannot be set for more than 13 hours.
10. Start machine. Press start until you hear a beep.The machine will start and the clock will begin counting down the minutes until completion. If you are using the timer, the machine will not activate but the clock will begin counting down. Towards the end of the second kneading cycle you will hear the maching beep. This tells you it is time to add fruit or nuts that may be required for your recipe. Open the lid and add ingredients slowly.
NOTE: DURING BAKING STAGE YOU MAY NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS ON THE LID. THIS IS NORMAL.
11. Completion. When the machine is finished you will hear several beeps. Open the lid and remove the baking pan.
CAUTION: BAKING PAN WILL BE HOT - USE OVEN MITTS OR POT HOLDERS.
Turn baking pan upside down over the counter top and shake to release loaf. Take care not to place hot baking pan on counter top, tablecloth or plastic surface. If the kneading blade comes out in the bottom of the loaf, use a PLASTIC utenisl to remove it. Do not use a metal utensil because it will scratch the non-stick coating on the blade. DO NOT use your fingers because the blade will be very hot.
12. Place bread on wire rack to cool. Do not cut bread for at least 30 minutes.
13. Press STOP to shut off power. Remove plug from wall outlet.
Can leave bread in pan for up to 3 hours. The heater will operate on low, but the bread tends to get soggy. There is a 10 minute power-interrupt protection. If If the plug is pulled out accidently, reconnect within 10 minutes and the machine will resume operation.
Clean up. No parts are dishwasher safe. Do not immerse bread pan in water. Do not use abrasive cleansers on any parts. Wipe everything with a damp cloth. If blade is difficult to remove from the drive shaft, pour a cup of hot water inside the pan and let soak for a few minutes.
And there you have it :) I will post next the basic recipe for the 3 sizes.
Lori