Hamilton Beach 2lb Bread Machine Manual

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Timetable for Cycles
Each of the cycles of the bread maker have different amounts of time 
devoted to kneading, rising, and/or baking. The chart below shows 
how many minutes are in each phase for specific cycles.  
NOTE: Total Time adds all of those phases together. It does not 
include any delayed start time.
CYCLE
Basic – 1.5 lb.
            2 lb.
French – 1.5 lb.
               2 lb.
Gluten-Free – 1.5 lb.
                      2 lb.
Quick
Sweet – 1.5 lb.
              2 lb.
1.5-lb. Express...

12CleaningTo clean kneading paddle:
If the kneading paddle is difficult 
to remove from the bread, add 
water to the bottom of the bread 
pan and allow to soak for up to 
1 hour.
Wipe the paddle carefully with a 
damp cloth. The kneading paddle 
is dishwasher-safe.1
To clean bread pan:
Remove the bread pan by turning 
it counterclockwise. Wipe inside 
and outside of bread pan with 
a damp cloth. Do not use any 
abrasive agents, in order to 
protect the nonstick coating. 
The bread pan must be dried...

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Tips: Bread BasicsTwo things can ensure a perfect loaf of bread: using fresh, quality ingredients and measuring them accurately.FlourAll-Purpose Flour
Flour that contains no baking powder, suitable for “quick” breads or 
bread made with the Quick settings. Bread flour is better suited for 
yeast breads.
Bread Flour
Bread flour is the most important ingredient of making bread and 
is recommended in most yeast-bread recipes. It has a high gluten 
content and can keep the size of the bread from...

14Tips: Use Exact MeasurementsOne of the most important steps of making good bread is the proper measurement of ingredients. Measure each ingredient carefully and add to 
your bread pan in the order given in the recipe.
Adding Sequence
Always add ingredients in the order given in the recipe.
FIRST: Liquid ingredients
SECOND: Dry ingredients
LAST: Yeast
The yeast should only be placed on the dry flour and never come 
in contact with the liquid or salt.
When you use the Delay Timer function for a long...

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Frequently Asked QuestionsMay I use a sugar substitute in place of sugar?
Sugar is necessary for the yeast to produce a light loaf with a good 
height. Results may vary with the type and amount of sugar substitute 
used. If you are going to use an artificial sweetener, choose one that is 
aspartame-based rather than saccharin-based.
May I omit the salt or sugar from the recipe?
No, both the sugar and salt play an important role in the breadmaking 
process. Salt prevents the yeast from overreacting...

16PROBLEMOdor or burning smell.
Ingredients not blending; 
can hear motor turning.
“HHH” displays when 
START/STOP button 
is pressed.
Window is cloudy 
or covered with 
condensation.
Kneading paddle comes 
out with the bread.
PROBABLE CAUSEFlour or other ingredients have spilled into the 
baking chamber.
Bread pan or kneading paddle may not be 
installed properly.




SOLUTIONStop the breadmaker and allow to cool completely. 
Wipe excess flour, etc., from the baking chamber 
with a paper towel....

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Troubleshooting 
(cont.)
PROBLEMDough is not blending 
thoroughly; flour and 
other ingredients are 
built up on sides of pan; 
bread loaf is coated with 
flour.
Bread rises too high or 
pushes lid up.
Bread does not rise; loaf 
is short.
Bread has a crater in 
the top of the loaf once 
baked.
Crust color is too light.
Crust color is too dark.
PROBABLE CAUSEBread pan or kneading paddle may not be 
installed properly.

Gluten-free dough is typically very wet. It may 
need additional help by scraping...

18Troubleshooting 
(cont.)
PROBLEMBread loaf is lopsided.
Loaves made are 
different shapes.
Bottom of loaf is soggy.
Bread is hollow or holey 
inside.
Underbaked or sticky, 
doughy bread.
Bread mashes down 
when slicing.
Bread has a heavy, thick 
texture.
Base of bread pan has 
darkened or is spotted.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Kneading paddle pushes dough to one side 
before rising and baking.

Bread has remained in bread pan on Keep Warm 
setting too long and absorbed moisture.
Dough too wet, too much yeast, no...

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Recipes – Basic 
(Cycle   )
White1.5-lb. (680-g) Loaf
1 cup (237 ml) water
1 1/8 teaspoons (5.5 ml) salt
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
3  Tablespoons (44 ml) butter or 
vegetable oil
3  1/2 cups (828 ml) bread flour
1  1/2 teaspoons (7.4 ml) bread 
machine yeast2-lb. (907-g) Loaf
1 1/3 cups (315 ml) water
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.4 ml) salt
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1/ 4 cup (59 ml) butter or 
vegetable oil
4  1/2 cups (1.1 L) bread flour 
1  3/4 teaspoons (8.6 ml) bread 
machine yeastWhite Wheat1.5-lb....

20Recipes – Basic 
(Cycle   )
Oatmeal-Buttermilk1.5-lb. (680-g) Loaf
1 cup (237 ml) buttermilk
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
3  Tablespoons (44 ml) butter or 
vegetable oil
3/ 4 cup (177 ml) regular oats 
(old-fashioned oats)
2  1/2 (591 ml) cups bread flour 
2 teaspoons (10 ml) bread 
   machine yeast2-lb. (907-g) Loaf
1 1/4 cups (296 ml) buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoons (6.2 ml) salt
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1/4 cup (59 ml) butter or 
   vegetable oil
1  cup (237 ml) regular oats...