Submitted by qahtan on August 12, 2009 - 12:31pm

DLX mixer...

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Submitted by Mati on August 11, 2009 - 6:59pm.

Electrolux from Kodiak's

Hello qahtan;

I just saw your posting while searching for Canadians who have purchased this mixer. I also live in Ontario and I am considering ordering this mixer from the U.S. I am concerned though about custom charges. A dealer in Winnipeg sells this mixer, but the price is very high.

I would appreciate any information you can share with me.

I hope you are enjoying your mixer,

Thank you,

Mati

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  I have just looked into theprice of DLX mixer in 

Canada    $899  ,,,,,,,,,,,, Nothing said about shipping cost.

 US          $569............ This company I bought my DLX from , NO tax No Shipping to Canada.

 Import duty $151...................

 

 

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experimentation can be painful

yeast breads don't require as much development as naturally leavened breads in my opinion.  with breads specifically for a white baguette, total fermentation is suggested to be 3 1/2-4 hours.  however, that's more for an exploded, asymetrical crumb that is indicative of such a bread.

other, simpler white breads tend to not need the benefit of a longer bulk fermentation and you can adjust the timing of bulk fermentation by chaging a few of variables;  temperature of the dough, ambient temperature in the area of bulk fermentation, and amount of leavening agent.

changing amount of yeast can often create problems or issues with what the formula you were initially trying produces.  if you're really in a pinch, try having your bulk dough at around 75-80 degrees and see what happens.

in the end, slow is best.  the more time you give it, the better the results.