Has anyone tried the Universal with the "new" Small Bowl and Dough Hook which is supposed to mix smaller batches better?
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If you are talking about the slicer/shredder with the optional mini-dough hook, that is intended for making very small batches of dough. It works very well, but few people actually need it. Not many people make such small batches of dough with this mixer. If you are typically going to be making only one loaf at a time, or even 2, the Bosch Compact might be a better choice for you - it's also easier to use for general purpose tasks.
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Not sure about "new" , but I purchased the metal bowl that comes with a different dough hook - works even better when mixing at high speed on a broiche dough.
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I am not sure if I have had both to compare. Mine is the 5 speed and I am happy with that. What I liked most is that the regular and dough beaters are stronger than the ones I had with my last Kitchenaid.
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The first time I used my dough hook it was turning but no dough action was occurring. I played with it awhile and I found this method works best: Start with the regular paddle beater to mix the ingredients to a sticky but almost kneadable stage. Next, take out the beater and the dough and put a 1/2 cup flour in the bottom of the bowl. I didn't clean or scrape it more than just enough to get most most of the dough out. Next, I changed to the dough hook it and I wrapped the sticky dough around it. Using this method, the mixer did an excellent job. Otherwise the dough will stick the to bowl and the non-stick dough hook can't move it around enough. The first time I used my dough hook it was turning but no dough action was occurring. I played with it awhile and I found this method works best: Start with the regular paddle beater to mix the ingredients to a sticky but almost kneadable stage. Next, take out the beater and the dough and put a 1/2 cup flour in the bottom of the bowl. I didn't clean or scrape it more than just enough to get most most of the dough out. Next, I changed to the dough hook it and I wrapped the sticky dough around it. Using this method, the mixer did an excellent job. Otherwise the dough will stick the to bowl... » Read More The first time I used my dough hook it was turning but no dough action was occurring. I played with it awhile and I found this method works best: Start with the regular paddle beater to mix the ingredients to a sticky but almost kneadable stage. Next, take out the beater and the dough and put a 1/2 cup flour in the bottom of the bowl. I didn't clean or scrape it more than just enough to get most most of the dough out. Next, I changed to the dough hook it and I wrapped the sticky dough around it. Using this method, the mixer did an excellent job. Otherwise the dough will stick the to bowl and the non-stick dough hook can't move it around enough. « Show Less
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HI I recently bought a 7qt Stand Mixer (Cuisinart) So I Searched (Cuisinart 7qt Stand Mixer Accessories) There was a different paddle then what I got but is better as it has rubber sider for Scraping down the sides of the bowl so you won't have to. I am going to Order one as I like it. Include the size of your stand mixer Like I did . So Here's to Baking and not having to scrape down the sides anymore !!!! :) The cost was 43.99 . Worth the Price. Merry Christmas !
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I've used a hand mixer in mine and it worked just fine. You just have to hold onto the bowls and be careful because they're very flexible and if you lower the mixer too far, the side of the bowl will fold down under the pressure. I love these things--they're wonderful.
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I just purchased this machine and the dough hook is different than the 6 qt. which I also have. So in regard to your question, I just tried attaching the hook to this new machine and encountered no difficulties.What exactly doesn't fit? I'm assuming you're lining up the groves so I'm a little confused.Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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from what I have learned it is probably not strong enough to make bread. So we never used the dough hooks. The beaters work just fine. Do not try a double though as you will be cleaning it off of the walls as the mixer able to mix it but the bowl is not large enough to hold more than one cake mixture.
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This will probably work for you if you buy the correct one for your bowl. One is made for the 5 qt and one for the 6 qt. My mixer is the lift type, with a 6 qt bowl and it works very well. I still have to use a rubber spatula to scrape the very bottom of the bowl, in that "canal" at bottom center, at least once during the mixing. I never use the paddle that came with the mixer, only the one with the rubber on the edge.
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Per the L'Equip website, this attachment fits both the Universal and the Universal Plus. The text on their site: "Are you tired of ingredients getting stuck on the side of your bowl and having to scrape the sides with a spatula? The Bowl Scraper attaches to the top of your Cookie Paddles & Whips to scrape along the side of your bowl as your ingredients mix together The perfect addition for the BOSCH Universal Mixer. Continuously scrapes down the side and column of the bowl while mixing, keeping ingredients fully incorporated. Fits Universal & Universal Plus"
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I used to work in a pizza shop. This is what we used. They will accommodate smaller sizes. when we used them we would roll the dough out to a bit larger than the screen then tap the screen to get the dough to contract. By tap I mean we laid the dough on the screen picked it up off counter surface by a few inches and let it fall. Just ordered one for home use.
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It is somewhat difficult to turn the speed dial. The wand is also a little bit hard to handle. It is large. You might be better off with the Braun Multimix. It is a hand-held mixer with the stick blender attachment and the chopper. It also has dough hooks, but I never used them. I had one for years, but shortly after I got it, it would only work on one speed - high! I actually think that chopper worked better than the Kitchenaid.
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I found a hand mixer in the local store for which the dough hooks were listed as compatible, and I took the dough hooks from MY mixer and inserted them into the local store mixer to confirm that they would fit. That is how I determined that the dough hooks would fit my specific mixer, which was not listed as a compatible option.
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I do have the Dough Hooks pictured here and they do fit my hand mixer. I don't know your model but if the end on your regular hooks match the attaching ends of the shown Dough Hooks, they will fit. You know, one snaps in while the other simply connects. The bottom of your Mixer shows which end connections to place into the holes. Let me add, they work great! I have no problem mixing my bread dough with these hooks. I hope this helps.
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In my opinion,this rolling pin is better..you have more pin to work with and you spread out more dough in one roll..I love it..give it a try..you will like it..
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Its a MUST to add the wet ingredients 1st and if you add to much flour at once you will trip the automatic shut off. Also there is booklet that explains which "blade" to use for what kind of dough. But if you learn it's quirks it works well. I do wish it was a little bigger so that it could make bigger batches.
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I love mynKitchenaid Pro-600. Hated the hand mixer, just because of those stupid wire beaters....I am going to look for a vintage Sunbeam with thenflat beaters. I bought a Cucina Roma Hand mixer becauseit had flat beaters...its a piece of Chinese Junk
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Yes! I used my hand mixer with no problem. I made a specialty cake, very thick and rich so the batter was almost like bread dough. Both the bowl and the mixer had a workout. Feel free to go for it the bowl will handle it~