{"id":4680,"date":"2021-05-07T09:15:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T09:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/?p=4680"},"modified":"2023-01-05T22:46:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T22:46:39","slug":"how-to-use-dough-hooks-on-a-hand-mixer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-use-dough-hooks-on-a-hand-mixer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Dough Hooks on a Hand Mixer: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A dough hook can be an excellent alternative to kneading and preparing dough by hand. However, it\u2019s essential to make sure that you know how to use these products correctly. There are various different sizes and styles of dough hooks. Some are specially designed for a stand mixer, while some are small enough to work with standard hand mixers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to explore some of the things you need to know about how to use dough hooks on a hand mixer so you can create everything from bread to pizza dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing to Make Dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to ensure you have all the right equipment. The first and most important product is your hand mixer. There are plenty of different kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/hand-mixers\/\">hand mixers<\/a> on the market today, but not all of them will take dough hook attachments. Before you purchase a hand mixer specifically for this purpose, check product posts to ensure that you can either get kneading attachments to go with it or whether the <strong>right mixing utensils <\/strong>come with your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I have a fancy new hand mixer that is allegedly super powerful and even comes with dough hooks. What should I make this weekend?<\/p>&mdash; \ud83c\udf08Dr Linda McIver \ud83d\udc9c @lindamciver@aus.social (@lindamciver) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lindamciver\/status\/1382950125748719621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 16, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dough hooks aren\u2019t included with the other <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/what-is-a-paddle-attachment-for-a-hand-mixer\/\">attachments you get with standard hand mixers<\/a>, you can usually purchase them separately. You will need to ensure the attachments fix the mixer you choose, however. Looking for accessories from the same company site that made the mixer is usually a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, you can consider a stand mixer if you\u2019re worried about exhausting your arm with the kneading process. However, you should find that a hand mixer can make pizza and bread dough pretty quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from your mixer and hooks, you\u2019ll also need a mixing bowl that\u2019s strong enough to withstand your mixer moving at a decent speed. A strong bowl is essential, as is a good spatula with a rubber plastic bit at the tip. This will help you to check the elasticity of the dough to decide when it\u2019s ready to cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, collect all of the ingredients for the dough you want to make. Usually, obvious requirements include flour, butter, and yeast. You might need salt and spices depending on the kind of batter or dough you want to make, eggs, and anything else you want to add to your mix. Yeast is <strong>a must-have<\/strong> if you\u2019re making bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Your Hand Mixer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Roti Dough Using Hand Mixer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5QghBagHLnY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve collected all of the ingredients for your chosen recipes and you\u2019re ready to start mixing, attach the dough hooks to your mixer. Crucially, you can follow the advice in the user manual included with your mixer if you\u2019re not sure how to attach the hooks. Usually, you simply slide them into the open holes on the mixer and press until they click in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your hooks are safely and securely sitting in place, place your mixer beside your mixing bowl, and plug the device into the outlet. Don\u2019t turn the motor on until you\u2019re ready to start preparing your recipe. Typically, most recipes will advise adding the butter and wet materials into your mixing bowl first. After that, you can add any baking powder, salt, spices, and flower, often <strong>using a sieve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added all dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, turn the mixer on at a slow speed. Place the mixer hooks gently into the bowl, allowing them to start kneading the bread, pizza, or other dough you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add things like <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/can-kettles-be-used-to-boil-milk\/\">milk<\/a> and water to the mixture if you need to make the dough more malleable. Try to stick to the instructions on the recipe as you make your dough and avoid adding too many ingredients. As you begin to combine the ingredients of your dough together, you can turn the speed of the hooks up slightly. Remember, if you\u2019re making something like bread, you\u2019ll need to keep the dough firm and springy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bread doughs shouldn\u2019t be too wet, as this can make it harder for the yeast to rise properly. When everything is mixed together, and you can\u2019t see any butter or flour separate from the dough, test the<strong> springiness of the bread dough<\/strong> with your spatula. If the dough bounces back after you touch it, it\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Attempted to use the dough hooks on the hand mixer. Hilarity ensued.<\/p>&mdash; JR Dickenson (@JR_Dickenson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JR_Dickenson\/status\/1332738439876399108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking Your Dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished mixing with your dough hook and hand mixer, turn the mixer off and unplug it from the wall. Most hand mixer products come with a button you can press to release the dough hook when you\u2019re done with it. This makes it easier to clean the mixer. Remove your dough hooks and place them in a <strong>bowl of hot water<\/strong> with dish soap to clean them. If you\u2019re using a stand mixer, you should be able to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your mixer components are soaking, you can focus on your bread or the dough recipe you\u2019re making. If you\u2019re making something simple, like biscuits, you can cut the shapes out and place them in the oven. If you\u2019re baking bread dough, you\u2019ll need to prove the bread and wait for the dough to rise before cooking it. Check your bread recipe to see how long you need to leave the mixture before baking it. You can then add some flour to the bread dough and knead it again before placing it in the bread loaf tin if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re making another kind of food, like pizza dough, check the online post or recipe you\u2019re following for tips on how to roll the dough smoothly. You can also check the same post for tips on how to add your toppings. Make sure the dough isn\u2019t too warm before you place it in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bought a hand mixer yesterday. Awesome gadget. Should have got one earlier. Clotted cream cake is in the oven as I type.<\/p>&mdash; Jennifer Schofield \ud83c\udfc3\ud83d\udc10\ud83d\udcda (@JennS399) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JennS399\/status\/1390253287983747072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 6, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Using a Dough Hook the Same As Kneading?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person who regularly experiments with kneading dough for bread, pizza, and other food at home, a dough hook can save you a lot of time. Dough hooks on a hand or stand mixer deliver the same results as hand kneading for the most part. However, you might find that choosing to knead certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/food-drinks\/g30893130\/types-of-bread\/#sidepanel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kinds of bread<\/a> and doughs by hand <strong>delivers better results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to control the way you knead with a hand mixer. If you\u2019re careful about your cooking, it\u2019s easy to end up adding too much flour as you try to get the dough smooth. You can search online for tips on how to improve your dough the next time you cook, but it often takes practice to get the process just right. Choosing to knead with a mixer can save you time and give your hands a rest. Some people prefer to mix some of their ingredients with dough hooks, then do the rest by hand to ensure they get the best smooth dough. Again, you can search online for tips on how to do this properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more free time you spend working on the right mix of hand and machine mixing, the better your batch will become. Make sure that you search for free guidance online on how to prepare your dough before cooking it. You should be confident that you know when your recipe is fully mixed and the point when it\u2019s ready to go in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kneading with a Dough Hook\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3CGRqnzct7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Your Own Dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making your own dough one sprinkle of salt and flour at a time, or you\u2019re experimenting with new recipes every week, a quality hand mixer is a great investment. And learning how to use dough hooks on a hand mixer can be invaluable. You can experiment with half hand kneading and half machine mixing to get a different texture or change the texture by giving your dough access to more hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have other tips you\u2019d like to add here? What dough do you usually make by using dough hooks? How was your experience? Let us know what you think in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dough hook can be an excellent alternative to kneading and preparing dough by hand. However, it\u2019s essential to make sure that you know how to use these products correctly. There are various different sizes and styles of dough hooks. 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