Rant: Why I now knead dough without gadgets

I used to think my stand mixer was the only way to make bread. It seemed quick and kept my hands clean. But I saw a film from the 70s of bakers mixing everything by hand. I gave it a go last weekend with a simple white loaf. Feeling the dough come together under my fingers was so calming. My bread has a nicer crumb and chewier crust now. It makes me appreciate how bakers did it for generations before machines.

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markc841d ago

Wait, you got a better crumb just from hand mixing?

kelly_hart281d ago

Remember reading how bakers used to judge dough by feel and temperature, not just a timer. That connection lets you adjust as you go, like adding a splash more water on a dry day. It turns a recipe into a real skill you build in your hands. Makes you wonder what other kitchen shortcuts are actually cutting us off from the craft.