Why Is My Bread Crust Too Thick/Hard (But Inside Soft)?

Here are 3 quick fixes:
  • Over-baking: Lower the crust setting to “Light” or “Medium” (instead of “Dark”).
  • Too little moisture: Add 5–10ml more water/milk to your dough next time for a softer crust.
  • Delayed demolding: Take the bread out of the pan immediately after baking to prevent it from steaming and hardening the crust.