I have a vintage DAK break machine - the '90s "R2D2" model - that's still chugging along beautifully. I'm puzzled, though, by the temperature stipulated for the liquid ingredients in both the machine's manual and the "Loafing It" recipe book that came with it. The manual calls for 120-130 degrees, the recipe book for 105-125 degrees -"hot to the touch." Wouldn't these kill the yeast? I've been ignoring these directions and heating the liquids to no more than 90 degrees.
September 5, 2020 at 1:06pm
I have a vintage DAK break machine - the '90s "R2D2" model - that's still chugging along beautifully. I'm puzzled, though, by the temperature stipulated for the liquid ingredients in both the machine's manual and the "Loafing It" recipe book that came with it. The manual calls for 120-130 degrees, the recipe book for 105-125 degrees -"hot to the touch." Wouldn't these kill the yeast? I've been ignoring these directions and heating the liquids to no more than 90 degrees.