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RPMs on the DLX & Greetings

March 24, 2010 - 8:53am -- RugBoy
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Introductions and Ideas

Hi everybody!

I don't think I've posted before, but I figured out a way to get the exact RPM count on the DLX, and I thought some of you might be interested.  I put a little sticky note on the side of the bowl, and took video at the three lowest speeds.  Next I played them back in slow motion, and counted turns with the second timer.

The very lowest setting turned out to be 60 rpms, where the second line starts was 120 rpms, and where the third line starts was 180 rpms.  Of course, this was under no load, but at least it gives a benchmark.

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DLX again

November 15, 2009 - 10:01am -- plevee
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Baking Equipment

I bought a used DLX 9000 on eBay. I have used it twice and would appreciate a little help.

1. It is very difficult to judge hydration - the gluten development seems to be very good but the dough has been stiffer than I expected compared with hand kneading.

2. How do you know when it is kneaded enough? When it forms a doughnut? Or do you have to stop the machine every few minutes and check for a windowpane? Accounts I have read range from 5 minutes to 20 minutes for adequate development.

3. Is there much danger of overworking the dough.

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