> wrote in message
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> When making bread in a stand mixer, is it best to:
> Put the liquid into the bowl first and add the flour to it ...or...
> Put the flour into the bowl and add the liquid to it.
>
> Why?
>
> I'm a newbie at making bread, am using a KA mixer to make two loaves (
> about 3c bread flour to 1.5c WhiteWholeWheat flour ...water, oil,
> honey, etc. )
>

I would suggest that you read the cookbook that came with the mixer. There
is a section on making bread with several recipe. I use instant yeast, so I
put the flour in the bowl along with all the other dry ingredients. I turn
on the mixer and slowly add the liquid until the dough has formed to my
liking. If I am using a recipe (as opposed to just improvising), I use the
minimum amount of flour indicated. For instance, if the recipe says to use
5 - 6 cup, I use 5 cups. In the event that you add too much liquid, you can
add flour, a few tablespoons at a time, until the dough is just right. Too
sticky is better than too dry.