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Janet Wilder[_1_] Janet Wilder[_1_] is offline
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Default Kitchen aid kneading

theChas wrote:
> <snip>
>>> There are screw adjustment directions in your manual so that the hook
>>> does reach the bottom of the bowl. However, even when you think the
>>> dough is just rotating on the hook, if you watch, you will see the dough
>>> go up and then back down. Also, check your flour measurements for the
>>> recipe. Sounds like your dough is too dry.
>>> Janet

>> I agree with Janet, it sounds like your dough is too dry. When the dough
>> is just right in the KA it climbs the hook but it also flops over and
>> forms two "ears." Try adding just a tablespoon or two of water.
>>
>> Ms P

> ***********
> Thanks, I have not been that impressed with my bread... I don't like the
> texture and that dryness could be the problem.
>


That's just one more reason I like to knead by hand. I can feel if the
bread is too dry or too wet. I don't think I could tell if dough hooks
were doing the kneading for me.

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