How do I keep the paddle of a bread machine from damaging the bread upon removal?

Question

I love my bread machine. However when the bread is done baking, removing it from the machine breaks the bread where the paddle is. I know the paddle is embedded in the bread and it will break the bread a little. I am looking for ideas on how to prevent it or at least make it smaller.

Should I:

• Remove the paddle before the second rising/the baking?
• Oil the paddle before I add the ingredients? (tried it, does not work very well)
• Do something else?

Asked by Doc

Answer

I used to remove the paddle before the second rising to avoid breaking the bread. Did not find any other good way of doing it.

Answered by martiert

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