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Dough hook newbie question

lynzpower
lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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Hi all OSers

Couple of weeks ago I bought a tesco value handmixer, which comes with the whisk (main reason for buying it) and 2 dough hooks.

Im a bit :confused: about the dough hooks. Does this negate the need for kneading? I struggle with the homemade pizza base - never do rise properly. Also I have a bag of granary hovis four in and some yeast- can I make bread with this using the dough hooks? Dont have a breadmaker, but do have a loaf tin...

Sorry, bit slow on the uptake with breadmaking! :beer:
:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
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Comments

  • smokey112
    smokey112 Posts: 541 Forumite
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    Hi Lynzpower

    I bought the same mixer thingy as you but from asda - I use the dough hook all the time when making bread - i have in fact a loaf rising just now using hovis granary flour and it turns out perfect - just follow the instructions on the back -the dough hooks mean you dont have to spend 10 mins manual kneeding with your hands

    hth
    Ang
    x

    ps i dont have a breadmaker either
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  • krishna
    krishna Posts: 818 Forumite
    Yup, the dough hook does the kneeding. I usually find it works best to use the regular mixing blade first, then switch to the dough hook; otherwise it takes a while to mix properly, if it ever gets there.
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    I dont have a mixing blade- do you mean the baloon whisk fittings?

    Cheers for your replies :)
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • smokey112
    smokey112 Posts: 541 Forumite
    500 Posts
    Hi Lynz

    Yes it would be the balloon whisks bit - I personally dont use them for bread - I use a knife to mix all the ingredients together until it is at a soft dough then use the dough hooks fot 5 mins and it works ok all the time

    ang
    x
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  • Guapa1
    Guapa1 Posts: 890 Forumite
    OK, I have a recipe that says knead for 10-15 minutes. Should I do it for that amount of time with dough hooks, or less?
    Getting there... A deal at a time. :T
  • Guapa1
    Guapa1 Posts: 890 Forumite
    Bump, anyone? :)
    Getting there... A deal at a time. :T
  • snow
    snow Posts: 127 Forumite
    It should be less - 5-8 minutes. And I would advise to check the instruction manual first - many mixers are not supposed to work for more than 10min. continuously.
  • Guapa1
    Guapa1 Posts: 890 Forumite
    I wish I saw this yesterday before my dough hook broke! lol
    Getting there... A deal at a time. :T
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