If it stretches and forms a translucent rectangle, it’s ready to shape into a loaf for proofing or baking. It’s hard to over-knead dough by hand, but easy to do so by machine. Over-kneaded dough will be dense and rip easily, baking into a dense and flat loaf. If over-kneaded, you’ll … Read full review
Although food processors and blenders share some functions, they are not interchangeable. Can I use a KitchenAid mixer as a blender? Hand mixers are well-suited for incorporating air into batter or dough to create fluffy, voluminous baked goods. However, hand mixer beaters are not sharp and won’t cut, chop, puree or … Read full review
From slicing vegetables to crushing crackers for graham cracker crust, food processors help you get it done. Can a KitchenAid mixer chop? Stand Mixer: Out of the box, stand mixers won’t be able to do any cutting or chopping. However, you can buy additional attachments for KitchenAid stand mixers that can … Read full review
You can save on cleanup and do what we often do: Use the dough hook itself to stir the ingredients manually. After placing your wet and dry ingredients in the mixer bowl, hold the top of the dough hook in your hand and simply drag it down the sides and along … Read full review
The flat-bladed paddle beaters are best for beating batters and frostings, whisk attachments are best for whipping liquids and egg whites, and dough hooks can make quick work of smaller dough projects. What attachment is best for mixing cake batter? We recommend using the flat beater attachment for cake batters. You … Read full review