Magic Mill DLX Electrolux - Roller or dough hook?
My kitchenaid burned out and I am thinking to buy a DLX Electrolux mixer to make bread. I have two questions regarding to Electrolux mixer to make bread. First, with a kitchenaid I put all ingredient in the bowl then mix until gluten develops. But with Magic Mill DLX Electrolux I see everyone put liquid first then put half of flour then add more flour... What if I put all ingredients in a bowl and start to mix like I do with my kitchenaid, does it work? Second, most of the youtube video, roller is used to mix bread dough. I see a video using the both roller and dough hook to compare. The kneaded dough looks almost same. What is the advantage to use roller over dough hook to make bread? I make bagels, sandwich bread. I usually use 7 to 8 cups flour to make bread. Thanks for your advice.
Be sure to set the proper distance of the roller from the bowl and use the recommended speed. The roller is a very efficient kneader. For bagels, the hook may(?) be slightly better. I haven't made proper comparison for that stiff a dough.
For flour exceeding about 900g/6 cups, It simply works better to split its introduction into two parts. For me, that means pouring about half of the dry ingredients into the machine as it runs, pause, then continue pouring.
You'll like your DLX for every mixing usage. I've never owned a KA, but I've used family members'. Perhaps I'm spoiled, but the KA just doesn't do it for me.
cheers,
gary
I've successfully made hundreds of northern European breads (low hydration loaves, i.e., c. 32-33%) using my DLX with the dough hook attachment. I can do the same with the roller, by the way, but I was using the dough hook for almost a decade before I tried the roller. I don't see any difference as long as I'm using my thermometer and fingers to check for adequate mixing and gluten formation.
Aspenhound,
I used the doughhook a couple of times and then switch to the roller. I found it easier to use when mixing. Either way I saw no difference in the results. I usually am mixing around 2300 - 2800 gms. I've had my machine for 5 years and it's given me excellent results.
Big Crusty