In every family, home pies and cakes are very much liked, but only the hostess knows how hard, especially at Easter or at large volumes, to knead a dough for baking well. In such cases, an excellent assistant will be a household kneading machine (or short dough kneader) intended for use at home.
In the article we will consider the device, the existing types of kneading machines, and what kind of household model it is better to choose.
The device of the kneading machine
Doughmans are a kitchen appliance used to mix ingredients to get a good quality dough.
Essential elements:
1. The kneading tool is the part of the device that it is kneading. There are different shapes: spiral, loop, S- and Z-shaped, in the form of a fork, shoulder blade, etc. Each of them is suitable for obtaining a different kind of test.
2. Déjà is the container in which the products are stirred. They differ:
- by volume - from 5 liters and above;
- in appearance - a bowl or trough;
- on the movements performed - fixed or mobile, podkatnaya or stationary.
3. Drive mechanism - rotates kneading tool, can work on belt, chain or gear drives.
There are three principles for the work of kneaders:
- rotation is performed by the kneading device;
- rotation rotates around its axis;
- rotation performs both a kneading tool and a bowl - the so-called kneaders of general movement.
Types of kneading machines
There are several classifications of kneaders.
According to the type of final product obtained, kneaders can be:
- for a steep dough;
- for yeast dough;
- for liquid dough (planetary mixers), they are also used for mixing creams;
- universal.
According to the technical characteristics of the mixing process, the kneading machines can be:
- continuous action and periodic action;
- from the speed of rotation: conventional, high-speed and superintensive;
- from the location of the kneading tool: with a vertical, horizontal or inclined axis;
- by the type of effect on the dough: mechanical, vibrating or ultrasonic.
In the place of use, dough mixers can be:
- household - compact and low-power models;
- Industrial - for use in food production: bakery, restaurants, confectionery shops, pizzerias.
How to choose the right mixer for home use?
Before choosing a dough mixer for a home, you need to decide for what purposes and in what volumes you will use this household appliance.
If you often need a paired or odorless yeast , fresh or puff pastry , you should choose a spiral kneading machine. This model operates on the principle of rotation around its axis of the S-shaped kneading tool and is most often equipped with a small bowl for 5 liters.
To obtain a steep dumpling test for dumplings, noodles, cookies, one should choose a kneader with two Z-shaped blades working on
The most popular models for home are mixers-kneaders that can not only mix dough of different types, but also prepare mousse, cream, soufflé. In such models, there are three speed modes and a set of different blades.
For domestic use, it is sufficient to choose a kneader with a bowl volume of 5 to 10 liters, whereas models with a bowl with a larger bowl are very convenient for operation in a factory with a large amount of kneadable dough.
By purchasing as a helper for your home a household kneader, you will facilitate and speed up the process of making flour products for your family.