Mixer for kneading bread

richardw

Will I get better bread with a mixer than manually kneading the bread? Any suggestions for an electric mixer appreciated.

Soundgirlrocks

Its a lot easier! I love my Artisan, i use it 3-4 time a week for bread and cakes certainly get more consistant results

richardw

Any cheaper suggestions than the Artisan?

hex2

I don't think it is better kneeded with a mixer, but it is certainly easier. I have joint problems so my Kenwood does the job perfectly when I can't. I used to use a cheap hand mixer with dough hooks on but I burnt the motor out fairly quickly -maybe 18 months?

Have you thought about a bread maker? Even the panasonic of od style desire is less than a decent mixer.

anguk

I can't knead bread. Well I can but I don't seem to do it properly and I also have a big problem with the dough rising, I've tried many different recipes and methods over the last 20 odd years but still haven't mastered bread making by hand. So I use my cheapy bread maker for the kneading and rising stage and then remove the dough to cook in the oven.

Maybe see if you can pick up a cheap breadmaker on ebay or freecycle? I don't like the bread my cheapy one makes but it's great for kneading and prooving.

rosie383

I second that. i use my BM just to knead and prove the dough ( well, to prove the dough only when it's cold) then remove and bake in the oven.
Mind you, I still can't make a decent wheaten loaf that's not doughy. I'm fine with wheaten soda, but not yeast one.

hex2

rosie383 wrote: »

Mind you, I still can't make a decent wheaten loaf that's not doughy.

me too, but I tried using the kenwood for longer on a higher setting on both risings. The results are outstanding. I think before I was stopping when the hand mixer motor get hot rather than when it was ready

richardw

I'd like an electrical appliance to do the mixing and kneading of the bread mix before putting it in the oven for a 2lb loaf.

Would a cheap mixer or bread maker be ok for this?

Any thoughts appreciated.

quintwins

most bread makers have a dough setting, i use mine for pizza dough and let is rise in the machine before making the base

Kevie192

A bread maker is excellent for this... Not only does it knead the dough, but the element will also kick in to ensure optimum warmth for the dough whilst it's proving. Not only does it do this, but most breadmakers also have a timer so you can set it so that dough is ready when you get in from work, for example.

I do love my kenwood chef and use it a lot for cakes etc. but you can't beat a breadmaker for dough, for all the reasons I've said above!

abaxas

Kenwood chef + dough hook.

You should be able to get a cheap(ish) a901 with a few attachments and even if it breaks, providing you know someone who is good with screwdrivers, every part is still available.

Why buy one gadget, when you can have one that does the job of 20.