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MissMillie

(38,961 posts)
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 08:27 AM Nov 2023

Had been intimidated by the stand mixer

The one that had belonged to my mom, that my sister gave to me a while back.

Finally put it to use yesterday, with my first ever homemade bread (well, w/o a bread machine)
It's honey-wheat/oat bread.

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Had been intimidated by the stand mixer (Original Post) MissMillie Nov 2023 OP
Looks beautiful, MissMillie! And I'll bet it smells heavenly. Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #1
It really did smell good while baking MissMillie Nov 2023 #2
Oh that looks so good. Golden brown. Toast and jam time! MLAA Nov 2023 #3
Can you share the recipe? redstatebluegirl Nov 2023 #4
You betchya MissMillie Nov 2023 #7
Thank you! redstatebluegirl Nov 2023 #10
May this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship... maspaha Nov 2023 #5
Honestly, I think my aversion was mostly due to having more stuff to wash MissMillie Nov 2023 #6
I think it's easier to wash than a hand mixer & beaters... maspaha Nov 2023 #9
Stand mixers are great for kneading bread! Callalily Nov 2023 #8

MissMillie

(38,961 posts)
2. It really did smell good while baking
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 08:45 AM
Nov 2023

And it came out pretty good too. I toasted a slice to go w/ my breakfast.

It was an easy recipe, but I think it could stand a touch more salt. I chose the recipe mostly because I had a bag of whole wheat flour that was languishing in the larder.

maspaha

(381 posts)
5. May this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship...
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 11:07 AM
Nov 2023

Between you and the stand mixer! I love mine and use it often. I dare say, it’s changed my cooking for the better and more fun

MissMillie

(38,961 posts)
6. Honestly, I think my aversion was mostly due to having more stuff to wash
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 11:36 AM
Nov 2023

But in this case, it's just a bowl and a dough hook.

And it saved about 20 minutes of kneading.

maspaha

(381 posts)
9. I think it's easier to wash than a hand mixer & beaters...
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 02:33 PM
Nov 2023

And I’m lazy, uh, I mean efficient in the kitchen

Callalily

(15,012 posts)
8. Stand mixers are great for kneading bread!
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 12:09 PM
Nov 2023

Now that you got your feet wet so to speak, I'm sure we'll be seeing many more of your food creations.

And nice to see you post again!

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