Accidently pushed stop , how to continue to bake, bread has risen but not baked. what can I do

If your Cuisinart bread machine is not baking the bread properly, there could be a few potential causes for the issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to identify and resolve the problem:
1. Check the Bread Pan: Ensure that the bread pan is properly inserted into the machine and securely locked in place. Make sure it is centered and seated correctly.
2. Check the Kneading Paddle: Verify that the kneading paddle is properly installed in the bread pan. It should be securely attached to the spindle at the bottom of the bread pan.
3. Use Fresh Ingredients: Ensure that you are using fresh and high-quality ingredients, including flour, yeast, and other additives. Old or expired ingredients can affect the bread's rising and baking process.
4. Verify Yeast Activation: Make sure that the yeast you are using is active and not expired. Test the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a small amount of sugar. If it doesn't become foamy and bubbly within a few minutes, the yeast may be inactive, and you should replace it.
5. Check the Program Settings: Confirm that you have selected the correct program for the type of bread you are making. Different programs have different settings for kneading, rising, and baking. Make sure you are using the appropriate program for your recipe.
6. Monitor the Dough: Throughout the kneading and rising process, observe the dough to ensure it is properly formed and rising. If the dough seems too dry or too wet, adjust the recipe accordingly by adding small amounts of flour or water.
7. Inspect the Heating Element: If the bread machine completes the cycle but the bread is not baked, there may be an issue with the heating element. Inspect the heating element for any signs of damage or malfunction. If it appears faulty, it may need to be replaced. In such cases, contacting Cuisinart customer support or a qualified technician for further assistance is recommended.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve common issues that may prevent your Cuisinart bread machine from properly baking the bread.

Hello, Julz -

Instead of looking for more recipes for your Crofton bread maker, or any other bread maker, I looked for information as to why the bread made with a bread maker would collapse on top.

The answers I found on this online baking formum:
http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/9725/bread-machine-loaf-collapse-when-baking-starts
may prove instructive.

To summarize, some of the causes and remedies for bread maker bread collapsing on top:
- You may reside at a high altitude and have not adjusted the recipe so that it does not over-proof [over-rise]. Cut down on the yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Even if you are not at a high altitude, try a recipe with reduced amounts of yeast, sugar, and salt (try reducing the amounts by 1/4 to 1/3)
- Use the dough mix cycle; Then turn the machine off and let the dough rise a little less than the recipe calls for; When you see the dough has risen turn the machine on to bake.
- If your bread maker allows,.reduce the amount of time between rise and bake

If you want additional bread maker recipes, you will find more here:
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/338/bread/bread-machine/

I did find a PDF document (Adobe Reader software - free) for a model of a Crofton Breadmaker, model MD 8505. In case you do not have a manual for your machine. The manual I found has information on how to make adjustments for altitude (page 22) and other adjustments to make (pages 23 - 24), including what may cause the loaf to fall while baking. This is the link to the manual:
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/338/bread/bread-machine/

Best wishes.

recheck the yeast as loaves that fail to rise is a yeast problem

Here's the manual...you may want to review how you are making your bread (have you recently changed any of the ingredients?):

http://www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/products/cooking-baking/breadmakers/bm260-bread-maker-0wbm260001?TabSegment=support

The Instructions/Recipe Book for the Kenwood Rapid-Bake BM200 series Bread Maker is available here:

http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/ba1e0793-b48f-4d1d-80d9-79ce1e25d44b.pdf

You may need to become a member of the site to access.

If you have a program that says "Bake", select that then push the "up" on your control panel. Each time you push the arrow you should add 10 minutes to the "Bake" stage. push it twice you get 20 minutes of additional baking etc, etc, if you like this answer please vote and leave me some good feedback....thanks rmpgda!

Hi, you are choosing the wrong program when you push start/stop. You need to either just add another 10 minute to the timer or choose the bake program again and add time to the timer. Hope that makes sense. once you push stop and then push start it defaults to the basic program and it is going to tell you the chamber is too hot. If your dough was risen and ready to bake you need to stay on the Bake program and add time in 10 minute increments until passes the "toothpick" test.

If your machine has a "Bake" cycle then choos that cycle and push start and adjust the timer so it cooks the right length of time. Your manual should tell you how long the the last bake cycle takes and just push your timer until that time is set less the 20 minutes already baked.

If you feel your dough has kneaded and risen enough, try pushing the stop button until it beeps. Then unplug and replug and select the bake stage and using the timer feature put enough time on the bake cycle to equal the bake time of your original whole wheat bake stage. That time should be on your page in the manual that shows the length of all the programs.

Hi,
Take out the bread pan and put the paddle on the shaft. See if it spins freely. If it does not spin freely it could be stuck, or the bearing is frozen.

If it spins freely, put the pan and paddle in the machine and start it up with nothing in it. If the paddle does not spin then it is either your drive belt is snapped or worn, or the motor is broken.

Hopes this helps,
Hank