Need help selecting a new mixer
Hi folks,
I need to purchase a new mixer for bread making. In order to get an idea of the type and quantity a batch is for me, I'm posting one of my favorite recipes that I make all the time.
But first, let me give some background. I have a KA pro 600 and it struggles and overheats regularly with the recipe below. I just returned a WonderMix because the second time I used it with the below recipe the input shaft sheared (and they no longer send a spare, despite what the box/manual says). I've considered the Bosch Universal, but the reviews consistently talk about the difficulty with cleaning. Not a place I want to go. At least the KA is a cinch to clean.
So, what I'm looking for appears to be a stronger machine than most/all consumer stuff. I'd rather not get into a commercial machine, but if that is the collective wisdom here, I'll have to consider it.
Here's the recipe:
Water 700grams
Honey 132g
Fresh milled Whole Wheat flour (using a MillRite) 470g
Bread flour 470g
Dry milk 16g
Gluten 64g
Salt 22g
Diastatic Malt 4g
Yeast 12g
Shortening or oil 56g
Seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, chia, quinoa, etc 200g
This yields two large loafs (9" X 5" pans) each weighing about 1.1KG (~2.5lbs).
Any ideas are appreciated.
Ted