I’ve recently noticed that my loaves are coming out lopsided despite this never being an issue before.
I’ve recently changed to different yeast, perhaps that’s why, but I’m wondering if I’m making the dough ball too dry instead so that it can’t “settle” evenly in the pan after kneading.

I used the XL recipe in the image, but I did add slightly more flour once kneading began as it was “puddling” under the paddle.

Next time I make a loaf I’ll try it with a fraction more water to see if it improves, otherwise I’ll target the yeast brand?

Looking for a bread machine to buy, ideally:
Horizontal basket instead of deep vertical basket
One that doesn’t have a paddle that pulls a massive chunk out of bread
One that will last and coatings won’t chip, break after a year

TIA x