How to Use KBS Bread Maker Machine
Quick Start Guide for Bread Maker
Golden Rule of Making Bread
- Make sure to use high-gluten flour (high-gluten flour: protein content 12.5%-13.5%) when making bread. Plain flour or low-gluten flour will cause depression or retraction due to the indefinite form of toast holes under high temperatures. Special attention: High-patent flour or special-patent flour can not be used to make bread because of insufficient gluten.
- Make sure to use instant yeast (which is a kind of granular dry yeast dehydrated from fresh yeast). Ordinary yeast should be fermented for more than 3 hours, which is not suitable for bread makers.
- Use the boiling water that has been cooled to room temperature, which has the proper content of calcium carbonate and acid-base properties for making bread.
- The proportion of flour and liquid is generally 90ml liquid and 1 cup of flour (145g). The reference standard for dough kneading is that the dough should be smooth after being well-kneaded.
- Add an appropriate amount of fruit materials and nuts to make the bread taste more satisfying.
Nuts: almond slices, sweet potato strips, dried cranberries, raisins, walnuts, dried fruit, etc; fruit materials: matcha powder, peanut powder, cocoa powder, coffee powder, coconut powder, etc; decorative materials: dried meat floss, black sesame, dried shredded vegetables, dried scallions.
Initial Use of Bread Maker
- Cleaning and disinfection: Wipe the inside of the bread barrel and the stirring knife with a clean wet cloth, and then choose MENU 14 – “Bake”. Heat for 10 minutes (it is normal if smoke is released), and after it is cooled, re-clean all the components (directly wash with water).
- For initial use, we recommend choosing the middle color for the baked color and choosing 750g (1.5LB) for weight. Start the machine until all the preparatory work is ready. The procedure can not be changed after the bread maker starts working.
- Eating the bread: It is better to place the freshly made bread for 15-30 minutes and slice it to serve after the bread is cooled down.
- LCD will not be always on in the course of bread making. You can make it bright by pressing the button.
Basic Process for Making Bread
Note: When making bread with vegetables, eggs, or milk, please do not use appointment or delay settings (+, -). These foods will lose freshness if they are placed for a long time.
Making Process
- During the second time of dough kneading, the buzzer indicating to put ingredients will make a “beep” sound, and you can add the fruit materials at this time.
Common Formula for Western-style Bread
The making time is slightly different for different product models.
Materials | ||||||
Milk Butter Salt Egg Sugar High gluten flour Instant yeast | ||||||
1+1/2 tablespoons | 20g | 2 tablespoons | 26g | 2+1/2 tablespoons | 33g | |
1/2 spoon | 2g | 2/3 spoon | 3g | 3/4 spoon | 4g | |
1 | About 60g | 1 | About 60g | 1 | About 60g | |
1+1/2 tablespoons | 20g | 2 tablespoons | 26g | 2+1/2 tablespoons | 33g | |
1+1/2 cups | 220g | 2 cup | 290g | 2+1/2 cups | 360g | |
1/2 spoon | 1.5g | 2/3 spoon | 2g | 3/4 spoon | 3g |
Steps for Making Bread
Step 01
Remove the bread barrel from the machine.
Hold the handle of the bread barrel and rotate about 20° counterclockwise, then lift up and remove the bread barrel.
Step 02
Install the stirring knife into the bread barrel.
Align the stirring knife with the mounting shaft, and install the stirring knife onto the shaft by pushing and pushing it to the bottom.
Step 03
Put the raw materials into the bread barrel.
- Add the raw materials according to the order: first, liquid (water or milk) then, solid (flour and auxiliary materials), and last yeast. (It is best to use cold water or milk about 5-10 degrees in summer because of the high temperature; it is best to use water or milk about 20-30 degrees in winter because of the low temperature.)
- Add milk, sugar, salt, and butter (melted) in turn, and stir gently and evenly with chopsticks.
- Slowly add the high-gluten flour.
- Make a line of depression on the top of the flour and add the instant yeast.
Step 04
Put the bread barrel directly into the machine and lock the position.
Step 05
Close the cover and plug in the power.
- Plug in the power
- Select light bread from the menu
- Select the middle color in the baked color
- Select the weight you need in pound choosing
Step 06
Press the start button to start the program, and the bread maker will run automatically during the whole process of kneading, fermenting, and baking.
Tip: When the dough is almost done at the first time of dough kneading, use a rubber spatula to scrape the residue at the corner, speeding up the mixing. The indicating time of the bread maker in STEP 05 and STEP 06 is subject to the actual situation.
Step 07
The bread-making is finished.
- There will be a prompt sound when the bread-making is done. Press the end button to end the program, and then disconnect the plug.
- Remove the bread barrel with oven gloves, turn the bread barrel upside down, and take the bread out.
- Slice to serve after the bread is cooled for 15 to 30 minutes (take out the mixing blades before slicing).
Notes:
- After connecting the power, press the “menu” button to choose the menu you need. The program cannot be changed after the bread maker starts working.
- If the LCD shows “HHH”, it indicates that the temperature of the bread maker is high, and you should pause and cool it down for a while before using it again.
- If the stirring rod and bread barrel get stuck in the flour, you should clean up the crumbs and soak them for half an hour before removing them.
- If you press the timing function by accident, you can press and hold the “Start/Pause” button for 3 seconds, and the timing function will be canceled after hearing a “beep” sound.
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How to Use KBS Bread Maker Machines-FAQs
How long does it take to make bread in a KBS bread maker?
It typically takes around 2 hours, depending on the recipe, loaf size, and crust setting.
What does a bread maker actually do?
A bread maker is an all-in-one appliance that mixes, kneads, proofs (lets the dough rise), and bakes your bread—all with just the push of a button.
How long does homemade bread stay fresh?
Homemade bread usually stays fresh for 2–3 days at room temperature, or up to a week if refrigerated and stored properly.
Does the bread maker mix the dough for you?
Yes! It mixes, kneads, rises, and bakes the dough. You can also use it just to mix and knead, then shape and bake the dough in your own oven if preferred.
Can I make bread without yeast in a bread machine?
Yes, you can make no-yeast breads using baking powder or baking soda instead. These are often called “quick breads,” and they bake well using the cake or quick bread settings.
What order should I add ingredients in a bread machine?
Typically, you should add liquids first, then dry ingredients, and yeast last. This helps prevent the yeast from activating too early.
What oven mode is best for baking bread manually?
Convection mode is ideal for baking bread in a regular oven, as the circulating air ensures even browning and a crispy crust.
What setting should I use for banana bread in a KBS bread maker?
Use the “Cake” setting (usually setting 13 or 10, depending on your model) for banana bread, pumpkin bread, or other quick breads.