Bake this irresistible Bread Machine Trouble Shooting at home. Made with Bread Machine. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Bread Machine Trouble Shooting is built around simple, easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
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Top Inflated,* Too much yeast* Decrease yeast or possibly sugar Mushroom-like* Too much sugar in recipe Appearance* Not sufficient salt* Try adding a little more
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* Substituted fast- saltacting yeast for* If substituting fast-acting active dry yeast yeast for active dry,
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* Yeast was not added decrease amount by 1/4 to according to manu- 1/2 tsp..
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facturer's directions
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Top and Sides* Too much liquid* Try reducing liquids 1 Cave In* Used canned fruit Tbsp.
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at a time.
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but did not drain* If using too much coarse well flour, try increasing
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* Liquid off balanced yeast slightly or possibly reducing by addition of cheese coarse flours and increasing
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* Used coarser flours bread floursuch as whole wheator rye
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Soggy Sides* Did not remove bread* If possible, remove bread from pan soon sufficient immediately when baking is finished.
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Center of Loaf is* Used coarse flours* For coarse flours, try Raw or possibly Not Cooked or possibly rye adding an extra knead Through* Used moist ingredients cycle.
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To do this, after such as yogurt or possibly the first knead, let dough applesauce rise, then restart machine at the beginning of a cycleas for a new loaf.
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* If too many moist ingred-ients are used, tryreducing liquids 1tablespoon at a time.
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Gnarly, knotted* Not sufficient liquid* Increase liquid 1 table- Loaves* Too much flour.
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spoon at a time or possibly reduce flour 1/8 c. ata time.
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Didn't Rise or possibly* Yeast was omitted.
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* Make sure yeast is fresh.
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Flat Loaves* Yeast was old.
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* Make sure to use room
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* Liquid used was temperature water.
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too warm or possibly too cool* Taste the bread to see
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* Too much salt was if it is too salty, then used.
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reduce by 1/4 teaspoonat a time.
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Lower Volume or possibly* Used stone grnd* Try substituting bread Shorter Loaves and whole wheat flour for part of the flours.
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stone grnd or possibly whole
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* Not sufficient liquid.
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wheat flour.
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* Not sufficient sugar or possibly* Try adding more liquid, no sugar added.
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sugar or possibly yeast.
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* Wrong type of flour* Check to make sure bread used.
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flour, not all-purpose
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* Wrong type of yeast flour, was used.
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used.
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* Check to make sure yeast
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* Not sufficient yeast used amount suggested was for the type of yeastyou were using.
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Collapsed While* May be caused from* Try reducing yeast by Baking baking at a high 1/4 tsp.
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or possibly reducing altitude water by 1/8 c..
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NOTES : I came across this from Pillsbury and thought other folks might find it useful.
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In addition, Pillsbury offers to answer bread maching baking
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* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).
Tips for the best results
- Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
- Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
- Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.
Variations & substitutions
- Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: Bread Machine Troubleshooting Guide.
Yes, Bread Machine Trouble Shooting Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.