How to Optimize Dough Mixing Efficiency with a Stand Mixer

Whipping up a batch of dough might sound simple, but it's a critical step in creating a delicious batch of baked goodies. When you knead your dough really well, everything sort of melds. This is what gives the proper texture and flavor. Good mixing also helps gluten in the flour to work, so that your baked product has a proper chewiness.

Get Your Stand Mixer in on the Kneading for Uniform Dough

If you’re already the owner of a Shinechef stand mixer, you’re well on your way to delicious dough. Strong as they are, stand mixers can really help you save time in the kitchen. With the correct tools and methods to mix, you can produce have perfect dough every time.

Stand Mixer Tricks & Tips

The only change of this recipe for stand mixer is that a paddle attachment is used instead of a dough hook on your shinechef stand mixer. This tool beats the ingredients together without giving the dough too much toughness. Begin mixing on low so flour doesn’t go flying all over the place. Then, simply go as fast as you need to.

Be sure to stick to the recipe and measure carefully. Overmixing (or undermixing) can be problematic, so see how many minutes you’re supposed to mix … If you’re not sure, refer to the user manual that got with your Shinechef powerful stand mixer for guidance.

Time-Saving Dough Mixing Tips

If you are short on time but craving freshly baked cake, a few easily followed shortcuts can put cake on your plate in no time. To help speed the mixing process, portion out your ingredients before you even start. You’ll want to let them cool so that you can easily peel and add them to the bowl.

Another little tip is to use room temp ingredients. Cold ingredients will slow the mixing down and result in an uneven dough, so allow them to warm for a bit before starting. Plus, if you cut your butter into smaller pieces, it should mix in quicker, so there’s that.

Dough mixing guide, step by step

Now that you know why it is imperative to mix dough well and how to use your Shinechef Stand Mixer, let’s do this. Here is how to make those fabulous doughs:

Bring all the ingredients with you and stick the paddle into your shinechef stand mixer.

Combine everything while continuing to mix on low speed.

Add the wet ingredients, such as water or milk, slowly to avoid splash when stirring on low setting.

Increase the speed slightly to incorporate everything, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Once the dough is looking good, remove it from the bowl and allow it to rest or rise as directed by your recipe.