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Typhaneyb 📚aka sourdoughriot

11 Feb 2025

I'm still learning a lot. At this point, I actually prefer using a mixer and have gotten similar results to my hand-mixed dough. It has just taken a lot of trial and error, haha.

@typhaneyb.bsky.social

22 Jan 2025

I have been curious about this, I don't have a dough hook for my mixer so i always mix by hand. I also enjoy the process.

So far, I would say hand-mixed dough is the best. I baked one this morning and I love it. But I'm sure there are ways to get the results I want with a mixer. I just need to experiment. :)

Genevieve

@viveg.bsky.social

22 Jan 2025

I only use the machine for sandwich loaf.

@desertorchid1982.bsky.social

Makes sense! Though, I'm stubborn and want to find a way to have the machine produce my preferred crumb. I imagine I'll be baking a lot of test loaves... lol.

Patty B

22 Jan 2025

I’ve found bagels definitely need the mixer. I’ve used a bread machine which gives the dough a heck of a ride and it makes fine sandwich bread but requires two full cups of starter.

@desertorchid1982.bsky.social

Hmm, interesting. I wonder if I can use the mixer and adjust my ingredients/times to get similar results to hand mixed dough. That said, different breads need different things. I definitely recommend a mixer for pizza dough, for example.

Patty B