Q:How much dough can this 8-quart mixer handle at once? Thank you 🙏
A:I checked the manual and didn't see an exact dough weight limit, but three Pullman loaves at once should be no problem at all. I remember my old 5-quart manual stated a maximum flour limit, so I never mixed more than two loaves at a time. Since this one has much higher wattage, three loaves should be easy.
Q:Sunflower, I have a 5-quart mixer. How do you manage to get a full windowpane with it? I have never succeeded. I stir on speed 2 to form a dough, then knead on medium-high (around speed 7) with a pre-chilled mixer bowl and hook. After nearly 10 minutes there is still no windowpane, even when I chill the bowl and hook again for 15 minutes. Please help!
A:That flat C-hook on the 5-quart really struggles with bread dough. However, I never go up to speed 7 because I worry about burning out the motor; I mostly use speed 2 and occasionally bump it to speed 4 for two minutes. Have you tried mixing the ingredients into a rough ball, resting the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes (autolyse), and then kneading?
Q:In the summer, how do you strap an ice pack onto this bowl-lift model?
A:I haven't bought an ice wrap for it yet. I need to look around and see if there is one that fits nicely.
Q:How much did this stand mixer cost?
A:$762 USD after tax.
Q:Is the 8-quart too big for regular home baking? After using it for a long time, is it still just as great?
A:It is quite large and heavy, and I usually only bake two loaves at a time. But it has been consistently fantastic to use, with plenty of power and rock-solid stability.
Q:Have you stopped posting? I finally bought the Breville oven, upgraded from the 900 to the 950 Joule by the time I got it. Lately I've been shopping for a stand mixer and saw your comment on another baker's KitchenAid post, which led me back here to see you haven't posted in a while. How have you been? Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful recipes; they have helped me tremendously!
A:Thank you so much for checking in! During the pandemic I had lots of time at home to document my bakes, whereas now that everyday life is back in full swing, every day feels hectic. I still bake bread twice a week, mostly basic sandwich loaves, so I rarely have time to write posts. Still, I often pop on here to read and reply to comments!
Q:How much is the 8-quart model?
A:Around $600 to $700+ USD (mine was $762 after tax).
Q:How long is the warranty on this commercial 8-quart model?
A:Around two years, though I didn't check the fine print closely.
Q:What is the minimum amount of flour or egg whites it can mix?
A:I haven't whipped egg whites in it yet. For bread flour, I usually mix a two-loaf batch, though a single-loaf batch works fine too.
Q:Buy 8qt there, I've only seen 7qt machines
A:The official website has it, and Central Restaurant has it too. Sometimes it may be out of stock.
Q:Sunflower, I use 5qt, how do I get the glove membrane? I've never succeeded. I first stir the ingredients at speed 2, then after they form a ball, I knead at medium-high speed around 7 for about 10 minutes, with the bowl and hook pre-chilled. But I still can't get the glove membrane. I'll chill the bowl and hook for about 15 minutes before starting. But it's still very hard to get the glove membrane. Help!
A:The flat hook of the 5qt type is indeed not powerful enough. However, I've never used the 7th gear, fearing the machine might burn out , mostly using 2, and adjusting to 4 for two minutes in the middle. Have you tried putting the dough in the fridge for half an hour after it forms a ball and then taking it out to knead? In addition to hydration, these will also be easier to develop gluten when using a preferment. If the dough temperature is well controlled, try kneading for a longer time; 15 minutes isn't long. I've kneaded for over 30 minutes before the gluten developed, provided the dough temperature doesn't rise. Different recipes can also vary; some of mine take just a few minutes, while others take a long time, like the Four Seasons Toast, which took a long time to make. Sisters, keep it up!
Q:How much dough can this make? Thank you 🙏
A:Great, thanks for the info from the sisters Do one that doesn't matter, I mostly spend my time doing one I haven't used the one with 6, so I'm not sure 🤗
Q:How long is this warranty period?
A:About two years, I haven't paid close attention to
Q:How much is this stand mixer
A:$762 after tax No, I am abroad
Q:Sister, I haven't used RedNote for a long time, and you've actually become a bread master 👍
A:Since posting on RedNote, I no longer post on Moments, not cluttering my friends' screens anymore. Thinking back, I realize I was really bad before, constantly spamming, probably very annoying to others. Still, RedNote is better
