On May 28, 9:06*am, mkr5000 > wrote:
> I've always kneaded dough by hand but really don't ever do it enough.
>
> I've never owned a Kitchenaid mixer or a bread machine and I don't see
> how that dough hook attachment can actually knead dough.
>
> But then, I've never seen one in action.
I've used a large Hobart mixer with a dough hook ( I think the recipe
made about 20 loaves of bread) and the dough hook worked beautifully.
I used to make bread on slow days so I'd toss the ingredients into the
mixing bowl, mix well
and then just cover the bowl with a damp
cloth. When the dough had risen I'd turn on the machine for a momment
or so, and voilą, bread ready to go in to the pans.
Why it works I have no idea. It must have been a very demented person
who thought up the shape of a dough hook but they work just fine.
If I ever buy a home-sized mixer I'd definately want one with a dough
hook.
I've never had a loaf of bread from a breadmaker that was as good as
what I'd make by hand or with the Hobart.
John Kane Kingston ON Canada
John Kane Kingston ON Canada