Bring to room temperature before using. One package equals 2 teaspoons, or ounce. Salt should never be eliminated because it acts as a growth inhibitor for yeast. If the bread rises too high, decrease the amount of sugar. Sweeteners White and brown sugar, honey and molasses may be interchanged.
Honey is twice as sweet as sugar, so use only half as much.
Decrease the water by the same amount as the honey or molasses added. Do not use artificial sweeteners. Yeast cannot react to them and they break down under heat. Milk, buttermilk and water may be interchanged equally. Never use perishable ingredients such as fresh milk, meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt, orange juice and vegetable purees with the timed delay because they may spoil while sitting in the machine.