Mark A.Meggs wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:22:52 -0600, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> Mark A.Meggs wrote:
>>> I'm getting backing into baking bread. I'm currently using my
>>> KitchenAid mixer with a 4.5 quart bowl to mix/knead the dough.
>>>
>>> I'd like to make enough dough for 2 largish loaves (9x5 pans, 1.5 to 2
>>> pounds each). WhenI try this with the KitchenAid, the dough starts
>>> climbing above the top of the bowl.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking I need something with about a 6 quart capacity, and just
>>> as sturdy as the KitchenAid.
>>>
>>> Does any one have suggestions - preferably based on experience?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>
>>> - Mark
>>>
>> I use my hands. There is no machine that can tell me when the dough
>> feels right.
>>
>> Using hands also has the benefit of a small workout, relief of stress
>> and anxiety and very low electricity consumption <g>
>
> I know this is going to make me sound like an ass, but why did you
> waste your time and mine with this non-answer to the question I
> actually asked?
>
> - Mark

You could try the previously discussed "artisan bread in 5 minutes a
day" approach.

Otherwise, my 4.5 quart kitchenaid used to do it for me, and the 6 quart
does 3 to 4 loaves. A loaf takes like 3.5 cups flour (like 0.9 lb) and
a little more than a cup of water (0.6 lb or there abouts), along with
salt, yeast, oil, sugar etc as desired.

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