"Kalmia" > wrote in message
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>I have the same Hitachi I think - circa 1990 - and I wouldn't dare put more
>that 3 cups of flour in it. I've seen dough rise almost to the lid of the
>machine.
>
> Why not just make two batches of dough, refridge one til the other's
> ready, or maybe just let it sit in an oiled bowl with a towel cover in a
> draft free locale.
>

doesn't the break maker "make the dough" after you toss in all the
ingredients?