Just bought breadmaker followed instructions bread looked and tasted like crumpet what did i do wrong

[lifeboy]

[nasty_pasty]

In my experience you do need to stick rigidly to the breadmaker manufacturers recipes, until you get a bit more adventurous and start playing about with the ingredients.

Make sure the pan isn't stone cold and ensure your liquids are not to cold or warm - they should be tepid to encourage the yeast to work. Make sure your using the correct amount of yeast and that the yeast is well within its best before date.

[nasty_pasty]

Too many large airholes (like a crumpet) would probably mean too much yeast or yeast is overacting for some reason.

I'm sure I will be PROVED wrong on this!!

[lifeboy]

Thank you for youre tips i'll try again to-morrow

[angiealf]

Chuck away the bread maker and make the bread by hand. Much nicer, lighter, tastier and more satisfying knowing you didn't cheat. I've never used a bread maker and never will.