What Mixer is Best for Bread?
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2024
- A breakdown comparing 3 different popular mixers - Kitchen Aid, Bosch, & Ankarsrum - to see if the mixer used changes the quality of the final loaf in a classic loaf of sandwich bread.
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Just on a side note, you really shouldn't ever have to scrape down the Ankarsrum, but you have your bowl scraper in the wrong hole. The bowl scraper always goes in the front (smaller) hole, the bigger hole is for the dough hook (which I never use). But I do always think the Ankarsrum makes the best dough, the kitchenaid (never used a Bosch) makes GOOD dough, the Ankarsrum just makes it a tad nicer
I love the “if you do, I’m so happy for you.” 😂 Another thing to note about the Kitchen Aid in regards to bread making is that Kitchen Aid has said that you aren’t supposed to knead at higher than speed two or for longer than 2 minutes, otherwise you void your warranty and risk overheating the motor. I don’t know about you, but I don’t know of any bread recipe requiring kneading that that would be adequate for. 🥴
haha SO true about the mixing time!
Thanks for doing this review, I think your results were fair and accurate. I bake four loaves every other week plus a few batches of other breads. Started with a KA and liked it but even with only 6 1/2 cups per batch the gears stripped twice. Only got a couple years out of it. Bosch was my second choice and I think I would be happy with it, but I sprang for the Ankarsrum and like it. There is the learning curve and the baby sitting but I found the leaning curve to be quite short and once you do learn the baby sitting is less that a minute. One of the things that made me go with the Ankarsrum is the stainless bowl. I like that there is no plastic other than the scraper and kneading thing.
Thanks for your comment! Love the metal bowl as well with the Ankarsrum, for sure. And I'm so glad the learning curve wasn't too big of an adjustment for you. I know everyone loves their Ankarsrum!
I make what I think is a lot of bread, but I'm told it is a ton of bread. I started with the kitchen aid, after I broke the gears for the 2nd time and had issues with grease dripping down into the mixing bowl when the machine gets hot I moved to the bosch. Liked the bosch. It broke on me a couple of times as well. Being without a mixer a couple of months at a time while it was serviced was frustrating. After the 2nd time I decided I wanted a generational machine. One that would continue to work forever and can be passed from generation to generation. Can't afford a Hobart. Settled on a German Haussler Alpha. It was more than I wanted to pay but I was frustrated with the consumer options so I saved up and purchased one that had been returned so I got a discount. It is a chain driven workhorse that I love. I thought I would have buyers regret spending so much on a mixer, and I did until it arrived and I used it. After a month I would buy it again in a heartbeat. It is an awesome mixer if you are doing a lot of dough.
Thanks for sharing😊
Thank you for adding that recommendation!
Ankarsrum isn’t new Been around since 1940. Just not as well known in the states as the Kitchenaide. I have the Ankarsrum and Kitchenaide love them both. But for bread Ankarsrum is hands down the best. I don’t own a Bosch but didn’t go that route cause of the research I did and a lot of plastic. I’m sure it’s a great machine also
Absolutely! Glad you love your Ankarsrum, it's definitely an amazing mixer!
From someone who runs I micro-bakery, I would add that if you are going to invest in a KitchenAid for bread making, it needs to be the 8 Qt. Commercial model, KSM8990. It features a 1.3 HP DC motor and more robust transmission. Much quieter than their Pro 600/700. KA offers discount programs for many people and once verified, you can log in and buy it for $679.99 direct with free shipping. Cheaper than the Ankarsrum and very versatile.
For sure, thanks for adding that opinion!
Great review! I love my Bosch. We have used it 3-4 days a week for over 15 years. True workhorse. If it dies, I will most likely purchase another Bosch. Maybe with the stainless bowl
They truly never die haha! So glad you love yours too!
I have used a Bosch for almost 20 years. It’s hands down the best in my opinion because it was made for bread baking and it handles freshly milled flour very well. Bosch was the only stand mixer I’d ever used until a couple years ago I picked up a kitchenaid classic for $29. Wanted to see what the hype was. It doesn’t compare in any category to the Bosch. Not even to make meringue. I know others will disagree. However, I do like the many attachments available for the KA and they’re easy to find on marketplace for under $50. So I use the KA for the attachments and the Bosch for everything else. I’m sure the Ank is a good machine but not necessary if you have a Bosch. Bosch can handle more dough per both companies website and it’s easier to use. Good video!
Can the Bosch handle 2kg of bread dough at a time. I typically make 2 1 kg loaves of sourdough bread hand-formed boules as opposed to pan breads. Right now, I hand knead (Rubaud) but had been thinking about the Ankarsrum (ElectroLux). It's expensive though.
Yes it totally can fit that!
@@loskitchenco6973 good to know. Thxs
I want to buy a bosch but since it was made in china I opted for Ankarsrum made in sweden, now I’m happy!
everyone that has an Ankarsrum ends up loving it!
Bosch mixers are made in Germany. And some in Slovania. But I have the Ank and love it.
I wonder if a kitchenaid pro would have a different result
Yeah absolutely. Orson Gygi Blog does a comparison with that one as well. They do perform slightly differently. I wanted to compare just their base model, but it would definitely be worth looking into upgrading if going the KA route.