Troubleshooting Guide - Bar Mix
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Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Oven temperature too low | Follow bake temperature and time recommendation on package label. Have oven checked for accuracy. |
Under baked | Bake to a golden brown color |
Over measurement of water | Use the proper amount of liquid. When possible, use a scale to weigh the water. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Oven temperature too high | Follow label directions for proper oven temperature. Check temperature for accuracy. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Under measurement of water | Use the proper amount of liquid. When possible, use a scale to weigh the water. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|
Over measurement of water | Use the proper amount of liquid. When possible, use a scale to weigh the water. |
Underbaked | Bake to a golden brown color |
Oven temperature too low | Follow label directions for proper oven temperature. Check temperature for accuracy. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Pan not sprayed or sprayed properly | Spray sheet pan well |
No parchment paper on pan | Place one sheet of parchment paper on sheet pan |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Overmeasurement of water | Use the proper amount of liquid. When possible, use a scale to weigh the water. |
Oven temperature too low | Follow label directions for proper oven temperature. Check temperature for accuracy. |
Pan is too small for the amount of filling | Select proper pan size for the amount of filling. If doing a full batch, use a full sheet pan. |
Uneven heat and air circulation in oven | Rotate pans one half (180°) after 10 minutes (Fudge Nut Bar) or 15 minutes (Lemon Bar) of baking. Check air baffles in convection oven to ensure even air flow. |
Opening oven door too frequently | Open oven door only when necessary, especially when baking in a convection oven. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Oven shelf not level | Have shelves checked. Rotate bars in a convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 10 minutes (Fudge Nut Bar) or 15 minutes (Lemon Bar) of baking. |
Filling not leveled properly | Use an offset spatula to smooth out filling surface. |
Pans not rotated in a convection oven | Rotate bars in a convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 10 minutes (Fudge Nut Bar) or 15 minutes (Lemon Bar) of baking. |
Pans are bent | Do not use warped or bent pans for baking bars. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
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Uneven heat circulation | Have air baffles checked in a convection oven to ensure even air flow. |
Pans not rotated in a convection oven | Rotate bars in a convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 10 minutes (Fudge Nut Bar) or 15 minutes (Lemon Bar) of baking. |
Pans too close together in oven
| Do not allow pans to touch each other in oven. |
Possible Causes | Possible Solutions |
|---|---|
Opening oven door too frequently | Open oven door only when necessary, especially when baking in a convection oven. |
Oven temperature too low | Follow package directions for proper bake temperatures. Check oven temperature for accuracy. |
Over measurement of water | Follow package directions for proper amount of water. If possible, use a scale to weigh the water. |
