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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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 Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 2:28:45 PM
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I'm making loaves of zucchini bread for gifts and the centers keep falling. What am i doing wrong? All my ingredients are fresh. Any helpful tips?
Erin
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 2:29:59 PM
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Are you greasing the sides of the pans? That will make it fall.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 2:51:08 PM
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I have some recipes that say that too. I made a lot of bread back in the summer and I noticed some of mine was falling in the middle. I decided to start reading all the bread info everywhere and that is one of the things I read. I only made a couple of loaves after that, but they turned out good. I do have to be careful not to bump the stove or open the door during the baking process. You might give it a try and see if it works. I feel sure there are some excellent breadmakers here and they will probably be able to tell you more. I know how frustrating it is! I sure hope when I start my baking in a couple of days it doesn't fall. I will keep an eye on this thread for sure. The tip on not greasing the sides did say to generously grease the bottom. I also use tefelon pans..... that could make a differenc. Hope we get it all figured out. Good luck and let me know if you have success next time.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 3:14:27 PM
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Your welcome. Hope it helps. Let me know if it works.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 3:43:34 PM
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What kind of loaf pans are you using? Sometimes it helps if you turn the temp down a bit or wrap the outside of the pan with foil - the outer portion is baking quickly but not the center, this can cause two results, sinking in or mounding up. I always line the pans with parchement or waxed paper.
Blessings, Sheri
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 3:47:07 PM
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I also read that not enough salt will cause falling. Not sure if that's true. Baking is an art for sure. I always use the amount of salt called for in the recipe. The parchment is a good idea.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 4:11:49 PM
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Old Baking soda or powder Get new every 6 months or so.
Diana
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2009 : 6:38:54 PM
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Also if your zucchini is too wet, when you mix it in, inother words too much moisture in the mix. If so, try squeezing out most of the liquid from the grated squash before mixing in.
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