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I used to have a viking which I don't recommend. Right now I have a Bosch Universal Plus however it's not good for small batches and is a real pain to clean. There is a swedish machine the Ankarsrum which is supposed to be the cats meow. When I get around to knocking over the next bank I'm gonna buy the Hausler which is a dedicated bread kneader/mixer.

The Hobart N50 is probably the ideal machine as long as you don't make really stiff dough like bagel dough and 5 quarts is enough for you.

I suppose it's shameful to have a Cuisonart Bread machine... So forget I even mentioned it.

I play with an old Kitchen Aid. Used to knead by hand all the time but like the convenience of the machine. Perfect for one or two batches of bread (recipe later in The Recipe Box for one loaf of challah).

And thanks, big for setting up the new sections.

Kitchenaid 600 watt Pro

I still use the Kitchen-aide - (tilt, not lift)
Some of my clients have the Ankarsrum in their test kitchens - like them - but they mostly do Pastry, Cakes, will have to ask them if they have done dough.
How big a batch and what are you making?

I was making a batch of Gingerbread during the Holidays, a recipe that the SWMBO asked me to try.
It was enough to load the Kitchen-aide to that "this does not sound good" level.
And I thought about that Ankarsrum...

My 25+ year old Kitchen Aid K5 is still going strong. That's a real workhorse! No plastic gears and other Mickey Mouse Nonsense!

I usually do the final kneading by hand but sometimes I'm lazy and let it do it all!

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

I play with an old Kitchen Aid. Used to knead by hand all the time but like the convenience of the machine. Perfect for one or two batches of bread (recipe later in The Recipe Box for one loaf of challah).

And thanks, big for setting up the new sections.

Un-Braided Challah???? Sacre Bleu! Where I come from they would ride you out of town on a rail for that.

Fancy phrase for 'to lazy to braid'. And it fits in the toaster easier. Regardless of the form also makes great French toast.

I've used KitchenAid in the past but am currently leaning on a DeLonghi 7qt/1000watt model. I've found the KitchenAid models prone to more wear and tear issues. If the motor doesn't burn out on you, the speed switch will (or mine has). I still have the KitchenAid as I keep it around for preparations that require two mixers running at once or when I need to attach a meat grinder attachment. And with the limited use, I can see the speed switch going again. I like the whisk attachment on the DeLonghi better too. Maybe they have made improvements (KitchenAid) but when I was in school, they would not use them in the pastry kitchens because they would burn through one a week.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Maybe they have made improvements (KitchenAid) but when I was in school, they would not use them in the pastry kitchens because they would burn through one a week.

Aha...I had been wondering if you were a chef or in the restaurant business.