January 5, 2009 - 10:40am
Hobart N50 tabletop mixer
I'm a very new bread baker so I apologize for the naivete of my query.
I have a Hobart N50 (5quart bowl capacity) but need the dough hook. I imagine that this will be able to handle heavy dough. However, upon looking at the product specification, there is no dough weight/volume capacity listed for some of the heavier breads; instead there are dashes (---). Does this mean this mixer is unable to handle heavier breads?
I'd appreciate your help before I purchase the dough hook. I have a KA Artisan which I've been using at speeds beyond 2 (I know you're not supposed to do that), but it makes a loud grinding noise and I'm sure it will blow up next time.
Thanks!
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I've had my N50 for more than 30 years (it's about 40 years old). I bake every week and have never had any problems handling up to 5-6 pounds of dough (Challah, Pan de Mie, Rye, Pizza, Bagel,etc.). You can find the exact specifications at: www.hobartfood.com
The N50 does a great job of mixing and i've never had to incorporate ingredients by hand. (with the exception of some delicate fruits) Multi-grain products are thoroughly combined by the machine and it cleans both the sides and bottom of the bowl.