Bread Recipe using Kitchenaid Dough Hook

[Willy]

Agree 100%. I do the same. The dough hook just simulates hand kneading. "They" say hand kneading is satisfying; I say it's a PITA!

[gcdmd]

This one uses the paddle and the hook. It is for ciabatta bread, which is a high hydration dough, as is no-knead:

(344) That's alotta Ciabatta! Start to Finish. - YouTube

Here's a good video on handling high hydration dough:

(344) 5 Tips: Working With High-Hydration Dough - YouTube

[jfmorris]

I use the dough hook to do all the bread and dough recipes I've tried that require kneading. That includes pizza dough, etc. I don't think we've even used the paddle for much of anything - we are either using the wire beater, or the dough hook. I think your wife is safe using it for about any bread recipe aside from no-knead.

[rickgregory]

Totally second the KA recommendation. The Back of the Bag Oatmeal bread is a great sandwich loaf: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/rec...l-bread-recipe

[RonB]

King Arthur Flour is my go to when looking for baking recipes, but there are lots of well known bakers that have excellent tutorials.

If your wife wants a few recipes to choose from, there are ~ 1100 at KA:

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sea...d#recipe_index

If your wife clicks on "Learn" at the top of the page, it will take her to some helpful videos.

And they have a Hotline that you can call and ask questions.

[RonB]

Sorry Don, but I respectfully have to disagree. I use the paddle to mix the dry ingredients and the hook when I add liquids. At King Arthur Flour, they don't even bother with the paddle for most bread recipes. If you watch videos by most of the big names in baking, they only use the
hook.

Edit to add that what matters is what works for you, so if you are happy with your method, I'm not suggesting that you change.

[rickgregory]

jlazar Also, if she does want to fold or can't, then let the dough just rise and do what Donw mentions, use the dough hook to knead for a few minutes, then rise a second time.

The purpose of the folding is to build strength/gluten development. The first mixing wont do that by itself. So if she doesnt fold, she'll need that second kneading and then you definitely want to use the hook.

[jlazar]

Thanks

[jlazar]

Haven't tried it yet. Thanks, we will keep this in mind.

[rickgregory]

I've used the hook for mixing. It works ok.The paddle is better, but the hook will work and I'm lazy.

Here's what I do:

1) measure out ingredients. Important - you want the dough temp to be about 75F or so. Given that your flour etc is likely cooler, you want your water to be about 90F. Not too hot or you kill the yeast. I grab water, measure it out and microwave it in 10-15 sec increments, checking with my Thermopop.

2) Dump them in kitchenaid bowl.

3) I use the hook and start it mixing on low or 2. If the recipe says to knead for, say, 8 minutes, I start looking at 5. The dough should become a pretty cohesive mass.

4) dump it all into a bowl that I've sprayed with Pam and let rise. I have a proofing box but if you don't, just cover it and put it somewhere warm.

Now... I fold the dough periodically as it goes through bulk ferment. Ken Forkish's video is a great How To on this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHuWDEo3SA. I do NOT punch down and let it re-rise. After it's done with bulk, I dump the dough out on a floured surface, preshape and then shape and put it in a basket to rise again (or in a bread pan).

Do note that he's doing a double batch of dough so uses a 12 quart cambro tub. I don't know how easy or hard this would be

[Donw]

You probably already know this but just wanted to mention it.
When mixing the flour, salt and yeast with the water in the mixer bowl, do not use the dough hook, use the paddle instead. Only use the dough hook for the kneading after it has completed its first rise and is actual dough.

[jlazar]

Thank you.

[Texas Larry]

Here are a couple:

https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/857815034/homemade-bread-using-kitchen-aid-mixer/

https://www.lumnahacres.com/2018/02/05/simple-no-knead-artisan-bread-recipe/

But I use mine regularly in place of hand kneading in other bread recipes. Just watch the dough texture. DISCLAIMER: Not a bread expert!

[jlazar]

For the past year and a half, my wife has been making a no-knead bread about twice a week. She just got a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer for Mothers Day. Due to arthritis in her hands, she would like to try a bread recipe using the dough hook that came with the mixer. Does anyone have a recipe that calls for using a mixer and dough hook? Or any recommendations on how to adjust a no-knead recipe to use the hook?