The idli moulds have holes in them so whenever i pour the batter in the mould lot of batter gets wasted by dropping down through it, any suggestions?
1803653
Hey, I bought the same microwave idli rack from amazon and its really fantastic. Best thing is, its easy to wash. I never had this problem of dropping down batter from the holes. I think your batter consistency is not right...I mean your are making batter that is more liquid. Try adding less water to your batter.
1803654
Your batter is not thick enough. I found the product to be excellent . Easily cleaned.
1803655
Yes, I had same concern when I first started using. Later adjusted by having little more thicker batter.
1939192
Interesting idea! It is just that the batter on the inside square Of the tray stayed kind of raw... I would try just putting it around the edges, but to be honest, I would just do your idea in a muffin tray. By the time you pry it out it doesn't look like a circle anyway... Good luck!
2070094
Btw, same thing happened to me. It means that your filling it too full and this isn't designed to do that much work. Plastic parts ya know.
1190988
try using a bamboo skewers. You do have to throw it out after each use though
2257365
I know this is an old thread, but for those of you who are having this problem, drill a tiny hole in the bottom of the filter basket (not the inner layer, the outer layer is what you want.) The hole should be only slightly larger than the holes that are already there, and should not go through the inner layer. Problem solved. The larger grounds won't go through the inner holes at all, and the finer ones (usually there are a few) will flow out the hole in the bottom. Also use a good grinder. I use a Jura Capresso.
1296301
You spoon the batter into the mold. You have to bake it several times to get it hard. Or make them thin. I think using your own recipes would be the cheapest way to go. The mixes are pricey, but convienent.
2011282
make sure the paddle is pushed down all the way. I did not have that problem, but I might try removing the paddle anyway so there is not a hole in the bread from the paddle, haha
1404773
Scrape off the areas that are gooey and wet then mix again and re pour. I found that it really helped when I mixed it up on a scale so I had the same amount of both in weight. Had no problems after that. Also I was told by the company to mix well in a disposable container for exactly a minute then pour in a new container and mix for another whole minute with a new mixing stick. Throw both containers away after that.
26778
If you were to pour 1/4 cup of liquid, it would just cover the center "hole." However, if you were to put that much batter in, it would rise up and fill in the "hole" at the top. I did this on one occasion just to have an indented "muffin" (rather than a donut) where I could put berries.
760813
Mine is not a tight fit. It sounds like a flaw in the construction of the oven. I would get hold of Hamilton Beach customer service to report the problem and see what they want to do about it.
1950303
I do not pressure cook Idli. I simply steam them. But if you want to use this pan, it would depend on the size of your idli mold. It will steam well, just do not put the weight on the steam vent
1147197
I've seen that occur, but by the time it starts the bake cycle, there's no indication of leftover bits in the corners. It doesn't happen all the time with mine, either.
1345470
The grid holes very small. I bake mini cupcakes quite often and cookies as well. The only time anything has fallen thru is if an m&m; falls off a cookie.
253051
The holes are intentionally there. If the batter is too thin it leaks in the oven. If the batter is thick it bakes beautifully. Use a strip of grease paper to cover holes if you have to.
1031776
just one large hole at the bottom, what I don't like is the top - to many "handles" I can't pour the batter into the top w/o really "streamlining" my pour!? Ya know what I mean?
1759096
I had the same problem. I found that flipping it over and running warm water over the white part helps a lot. Then I let it sit for a minute or so. I also twisted it a bit and let the cubes fall down onto the lid.
2201749
This is my second try and I am seeing the same issue with bread sinking in the middle. The loaf done today was too crumbly . I have used the exact recipe from the book not sure what is causing it to sink. Any suggestions