It's no secret that the key to successful baking is a well-kneaded dough. Not every hostess can cope with this task, and not everyone likes it. But today the need for manual labor has completely disappeared. Special kneaders for the house perfectly cope with their task and are able to cook any kind of dough, as well as various sauces, mousses, creams, etc.
What are they?
There are various types of this equipment, differing from each other in the form of nozzles, the type of kneading, the size of both the unit itself and the capacity used, called the bowl, etc. Each specific type of kneader is designed to perform a specific task. Here are the most popular types:
- Planetary kneaders for home . Often the device is equipped with a large number of various attachments, which allows you to get a variety of types of dough. This aggregate is characterized by a planetary rotation of the kneading nozzle, which moves both around the bowl and its own axis. In fact, it's a dough mixer, and a mixer for a house in one "vial."
- Horizontal kneaders . It is most often used for the production of dough on an industrial scale. Rotating in a horizontal position screws with blades lift the mass from the bottom and mix with the rest. Such an aggregate is ideal for making dough for pelmeni, lamb, gingerbread, noodles, chebureks.
- Spiral household mixer for home. The existing rotating nozzle has the form of a spiral, and when working it can rotate not only itself, but also a bowl with a mixture. With its help knead the dough for pies and another baking.
How to choose a dough mixer for your home?
The main criterion is the culinary preferences of the family and its number. If the hostess wants to pamper her loved ones with homemade cakes, she should take a closer look at the kneader with a spiral nozzle, although the planetary aggregate is not worse, and it's easy to cook soufflé or mousse. You can buy a universal model and use it to solve different problems. Depending on the size of the family, it is worth choosing the volume of the bowl. The most common option is a 5-10 liter bowl. A larger volume is taken only by those who plan to make dough on an industrial scale, for example, for their own pizzeria.
Compact and inexpensive mini kneaders for the house and especially good for small families. When buying, you should pay attention to the power of the device, the presence of several speeds and a timer. The latter allows you to load into the bowl all the necessary ingredients and refuse to further control the cooking process.