Easy Bread Machine Pan Cleanup Tip

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hello, my bread-baking friend,

Cleaning up your bread machine pan after using the DOUGH cycle doesn’t have to be a hassle! I’ve got a solution that works like a charm.

Here’s the backstory: I make several batches of sourdough bread every week. Oh man, that dough is sticky! Especially if your recipe uses a lot of water. I used to fill the pans with water and let them soak, but that turned out to be "no bueno." Raw sourdough bits down the drain? Not a good idea. Those bits would stick to my dishrag and make a mess of my sink.

Then I figured out a better way:

After scraping out the dough for shaping, let the leftover bits dry out. It doesn’t take long, and once dry, you can easily wipe them away with a paper towel and throw them in the trash—no sticky mess!
For the paddles, the dishwasher is your friend. They’re usually safe to pop in for a good cleaning.
Although you are welcome to wash out the pan by hand, I usually don't. Any tiny bits of dried dough left behind will make the next batch taste even better.

A quick heads-up: Most manufacturers don't recommend putting bread machine pans in the dishwasher.

This simple method makes cleanup quick and easy, so you can spend more time enjoying your fresh-baked creations.

Do you have a favorite cleaning trick when making bread? Hit reply—I’d love to hear it!

Have you tried this recipe for pretzel buns?

Quick Bread Machine Pretzel Dough for Perfect Buns or Rolls

Make your own pretzel buns for a fun sandwich or eat them alone with a little mustard.

pretzel buns shown as a sandwich on a plate.

See the recipe

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Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I made these pretzel buns for the first time yesterday and they turned out fantastic. The taste was amazing. They were everything I could have hoped for.--SARAH H.

Blessings,

Paula

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