Breadmaker Broken?

[securespark]

I was given a Panasonic SD255 breadmaker as a present a few years ago. A few months ago, it started producing loaves like bricks.

The recipe never varied and I was using a good strong bread flour.
I tried different flours, different yeasts, slightly warmer water.

No difference, so I gave up. I tried again last night.
Same flat brick loaf.

So I thought my breadmaker had died (had it gone to meet its breadmaker-maker?)
I went on various fora and various people suggested a faulty machine: one suggested a factory reset, a second suggested cleaning it thoroughly inside and a third reckoned there may be a fault with an embedded temperature sensor.

Sone folk had bought new machines only to find that they produced the same results.

However, an enterprising person had a similar issue and investigated whether the flour was to blame, as Panasonic suggests.

Turns out there has been a **** harvest due to bad weather and the gluten in the wheat is poor.

To make the dough rise properly, you need to add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to the mix to strengthen the gluten.

I have now just finished my 3rd loaf and all is good.

http://thechiefexecutive.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/panasonic-bread-machine-bread-not.html?m=1

 

[JohnD]

amazing.

I think bread companies add ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

maybe that's why.

I did have that problem making wholemeal so I gave up.

 

[Notch7]

I was given a Panasonic SD255 breadmaker as a present a few years ago. A few months ago, it started producing loaves like bricks.

The recipe never varied and I was using a good strong bread flour.
I tried different flours, different yeasts, slightly warmer water.

No difference, so I gave up. I tried again last night.
Same flat brick loaf.

So I thought my breadmaker had died (had it gone to meet its breadmaker-maker?)
I went on various fora and various people suggested a faulty machine: one suggested a factory reset, a second suggested cleaning it thoroughly inside and a third reckoned there may be a fault with an embedded temperature sensor.

Sone folk had bought new machines only to find that they produced the same results.

However, an enterprising person had a similar issue and investigated whether the flour was to blame, as Panasonic suggests.

Turns out there has been a **** harvest due to bad weather and the gluten in the wheat is poor.

To make the dough rise properly, you need to add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to the mix to strengthen the gluten.

I have now just finished my 3rd loaf and all is good.

http://thechiefexecutive.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/panasonic-bread-machine-bread-not.html?m=1

Im a bit of a novice with machine breadmaking having not had one for long.

I cant say Ive had a problem with loafs not rising. I use Wessex mill and FWP Matthews.

Im starting to prefer making dough in the machine and baking in the oven. Much nicer crust

 

[SFK]

SecurePark,
Did you see the discussion about replacing Failed Capacitors in the Panasonic to improve the motor action and hence the bread.
https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/panasonic-bread-maker.350833/
SFK

 

[securespark]

Thanks everyone!

The cap problem does not apply as I have witnessed it spinning freely and speedily.

Will keep my fingers crossed!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

And I was looking forward to another thread to determine which breadmaker you should buy this week!

 

[noseall]

There is a dedicated refuse tip specifically for breadmakers - broken or otherwise. It has actually out grown the regular tip.

 

[Mottie]

My ones working fine. I just use whatever strong white flour is cheapest at the time - usually supermarket own brand. For a change last week, I tried Allinsons very strong white flour. Didn’t rise as much as normal and very heavy.

 

[Notch7]

There is a dedicated refuse tip specifically for breadmakers - broken or otherwise. It has actually out grown the regular tip.

I did wonder that when my wife thought it a great idea to buy one.

I could see it sitting sadly on the worktop next to its dusty friends, Simon Spiralizer and Larry the bullet Liquidizer

 

[^woody^]

Bread makers are the worst thing since sliced bread

 

[Doggit]

I used to make bread by hand, but don't any longer; does that me a defunct bread maker by any chance.

 

[mattylad]

Usually found at the back of a kitchen cupboard they are often given away on Freegle recycling groups.
Our two may end up the same way.

 

[noseall]

Our two may end up the same way.

Two!!! That is bad luck.

 

[mattylad]

Yeah, I think they are being used as a support for the counter top

 

[securespark]

And I was looking forward to another thread to determine which breadmaker you should buy this week!

Sorry to disappoint........

You could always help me choose a reputable computer supplier.
I have found a cracking system from Mesh but the firm gets a bad write-up.