3 Top Tips for Getting Started with the Ankarsrum Assistant Mixer | A Must Watch for Beginners

[@joyceschwaller1]

Thank you so much! My Ank just arrived and I have been watching all your tuts. Love seeing your daughter baking with you.

[@farmbread]

Awww, that is so sweet of you to say, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! Enjoy your Ank - I'm so excited for you! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! :)

[@shannona5377]

Always love when you post!! An earlier video of yours helped me to decide to by an Ankarsrum. We love it! We've always used the roller, but after watching this I moved it a little further away from the side and I liked what it did as far as kneeding! We decided to make challah with it for the first time last night... the dough seemed really wet. Encouraged by your video, we went with our instincts and added extra flour because it seemed too wet. (The bowl was coated with a thin layer of dough - I started to overthink it wondering if it was the recipe and supposed to be that way - or maybe because we use freshly ground flour...) we just added more until the sides and bottom came clean and it turned out perfect! Thank you!

[@farmbread]

Awwww, thank you so much!

[@jo-annking5388]

Great video, just got mine, and trying to absorb as much as I can

[@farmbread]

Yay!! I’m so excited for you, you will love it! I’m here if you have any questions! ☺️

[@gypsy4designs]

I had one many years ago and could not figure it out and so I sold it and I did get what I paid for it. It was before KZbin so there wasn’t anyway to get help. I was working full time and just didn’t have the time. I then bought a Viking mixer and I do love it.

[@farmbread]

I’m glad your Viking is working out! Too bad about your Ank. I can definitely understand why it was more challenging to figure out before KZbin. Thanks for sharing! Happy baking! ☺️

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

There is a learning curve with the Ank

[@farmbread]

Yes for sure, but it’s worth it! ☺️

[@Maria-jo4pk]

Tip number 2 is surprising and explains a lot! I just got mine and I’m used to KA, read instructions and went for the dough hook for my sourdough. I only had one batch (one boulle) and it was really not coming together. I made the sandwich bread with the roller and it turned out fine. I might want to forget about the hook unless I am making a big quantity. Thank you!

[@farmbread]

Hi and thank you! Yep, I still use the roller for all of my breads. It works well and is easy to control. I’d love to hear your thoughts after you give the roller a try with your sourdough. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! ☺️

[@kathleendrew5608]

Thanks so much, I recently received my Ankarsrum and definitely love it! There is a learning curve and your video helped so much! Love seeing your daughter and sweet hen!

[@farmbread]

Awww thank you! How exciting!! Enjoy getting to know your Ank! Thanks for your kind feedback! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! ☺️

[@kathywinters4052]

I’ve ordered mine and waiting on it to be delivered. I so hope I can learn it and love it. Watching all the videos I can find to learn about it so I can enjoy and not be frustrated 🙃

[@farmbread]

​​⁠ Congratulations and how exciting! I’m confident you will love it! Be patient at first, but as long as you realize there’s a slight learning curve, you’ll get the hang of it quickly. It’s when folks assume it’s going to be like other mixers that it causes the most frustration. Feel free to reach out with any questions once it arrives! ☺️

[@1DrBar]

One of the steps on towards a healthier life. Nice. Thank you for the video.

[@farmbread]

Absolutely! I'm so glad to hear it, thanks so much!! :)

[@leospitz6541]

I purchased an Ankarsrum mixer a few months ago kind of as an early X-mas gift to myself and while it was pricey I feel it was well worth the money. One of the big reasons is one I had never considered but which has come to be a major consideration for me. I can get up, mix up a batch of bread dough in about ten minutes and the only dirty dishes I will have to show for it are the roller and the bowl scrapper. It used to be when I made bread my kitchen was a disaster and there was flour everywhere. Now I use 1 measuring cup, 1 measuring spoon and a baking pan. I purchased a two drawer filing cabinet at the second hand store, sanded it down and painted it bright yellow and red, attached caster to the bottom and a wooden top to place the mixer on. All the attachments go in one drawer and measuring cups and what not in the other and I can roll it anywhere in the kitchen.

[@farmbread]

Oh I love this so much! How resourceful and organized! Thanks so much for sharing- I’m sure this will inspire others! It’s amazing how easy to clean the bowl and tools are. It’s such an efficient system. Thanks again for sharing! Happy holidays! ☺️

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Thank you for doing this 👍 it's taken me about 15/20 batches of dough to finally see what the Ankarsrum can do ! I think your point No. 1 was spot on... It's nothing like a stand mixer....and I was getting frustrated. To be honest, I was going to sell it. But now I'm producing my best bread ever. The machine asks much more of the user...like you said...move the roller, watch and check dough consistency, etc. I read, on a dealer's web site, that the manufacturers added a dough hook when they introduced the machine to the American market. My dough hook remains untested, so I can't comment on its effectiveness either way....but since the machine was originally designed for the roller....I'll go with that. Thanks again for the video, I think it will help a lot of people (like me) persevere with their Ankarsrum.....and make better bread :) Best wishes from the UK 👍

[@farmbread]

Thank you so very much for your kind words and comment! I’m so thrilled you didn’t give up, and now you’re making incredible bread with your Ank! Yay! Best wishes to you too! 💗

[@peteyrules2024]

My mixer just arrived about an hour ago and I can't wait to try it. I mainly wanted one to make pizza dough but will try other breads. I have very bad arthritis in my hands now so can't knead dough anymore and I was searching online for a strong mixer. Thank you for posting this video, I feel more confident now to get some good dough from this.

[@farmbread]

Congratulations, I’m so excited for you! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions getting started. Thanks so much for sharing! ☺️

[@131maymay131]

You make it sound doable! I just ordered my mixer!

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much- it is!! Congratulations!! Let me know if you have any questions once it arrives! Yay!

[@planojan7778]

This so helpful! Thank you. I’ve been using FMF for 5 months now and my ank for 3. I just now realized I haven’t been using enough flour and measures don’t always cut it. I would love to see a video on your bread business. People I have shared my bread with are encouraging me to sell it but I live in the city and work. Not sure if I can pull it off. Thanks for your content! Love it!!

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you are enjoying my content and finding it helpful! It sounds like we began similarly, sharing bread with friends and family who love it. You can always start small and take personal orders to see how it goes and if it works with your schedule. I’ll think about doing a video for my business! Thanks again!! ☺️

[@mattswede]

Really helpful video

[@farmbread]

So glad it was helpful, thank you! ☺️

[@KT-wr3cv]

This is a great help. I've had mine for 4 days & it is a bit intimidating. I'm not at all crazy about the cookbook since the mixer section has re it's that I don't consider practical. Thanks for recipes & advice.

[@farmbread]

So glad to hear it! Feel free to reach out if any questions pop up as you’re trying it out! ☺️

[@CarissaAN]

Ankarsrum has some great videos for beginners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpK6nHygdtx0frs

[@WryMeee]

I made the Ank recipe for baguettes using the hook. I’m a new user. I will try it again with the roller. Are liquid always added first? What type of yeast do you use? Do you proof it first? I also just got a mill (going in deep here! I have made bread by hand for over 30 years with conventional flour but wanted to learn something new). I know the difference between wheat varieties and my question (another one…sorry) is do you let the home milled flour rest at a certain point to absorb liquid? At what point? Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They’re very helpful, encouraging and informative without being too long. I had a chicken named Attila the Hen once so any KZbin channels named after your feathery friend sounds good to me!

[@farmbread]

Attila is such a fun play on words and great name for a hen!!! I love it!

[@WryMeee]

@@farmbread thank you for answering all my rather extensive questions, that was helpful! My baguettes turned out pretty well. I used a perforated baguette pan and the shape wasn’t as rounded as I would have liked (I need some practice with shaping) but they tasted great!

[@farmbread]

You’re very welcome! Happy to help!! Glad the baguettes were yummy, they can be tricky to make! ☺️

[@louannmyatt1448]

Thank you so much for the 3 Tips. I've had The Ankarsrum for a year now and haven't used it. I have finally mastered the sourdough started and ready to make bread. I have subscribed to your channel & looking forward to learning and baking with you! BTY-I love hens and little girls. I have 2 granddaughters myself 💗💗

[@farmbread]

Awww, thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear this. Please reach out if you have any questions, I’m happy to help! The Ank is intimidating at first but such a wonderful machine. I’m sure you will love it once you get started. And maybe baking will be something you can enjoy with your granddaughters! Thanks so much! ☺️💗

[@patcarlin7313]

Great video. Thanks

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@smeeglesapprentice1468]

Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@farmbread]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! 😊

[@TJ-tb3xm]

Thanks for the information. Subscribed!

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@kimmy_mac]

Great video. Thanks for this info. Going to buy an Ank 🍞👩‍🍳

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much! I’m so excited for you! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! ☺️

[@cfs9828]

Thank you for the video! I bought my Ank a year ago and have been afraid to use it. Will try soon!

[@farmbread]

Wow! Definitely give it a shot and don’t be afraid to make mistakes! That’s how we learn. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to help! ☺️

[@delisaknight8522]

I’m getting one this week! I’m so excited!!

[@farmbread]

That is so exciting! What color did you choose? Reach out if you have any questions once you open the box! 😁

[@rafalziolkowski2860]

I am glad it's my first mixer, so I don't really have any expectations set. However, I can see immediately I need to revise my current recipes.

[@farmbread]

Enjoy your Ank and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions! ☺️

[@adgdashaef]

Thanks for the tips. Waiting on my ankarsrum to arrive and this is valuable knowledge.

[@farmbread]

So happy to hear it, thank you! Enjoy your new Ankarsrum!!

[@adgdashaef]

@@farmbread It's incredible. I love it so much already!! Thanks for sharing those tips, it kicked started things for me.

[@farmbread]

I’m so thrilled to hear this! Yay!! And so happy my tips have been helpful! ☺️

[@annahill7618]

Thank you thank you this amazing and a God send. I will be following you 😊

[@farmbread]

So happy to hear it’s helpful for you! Thank you so much for your support!! ☺️

[@ritamariaconus9240]

❤many thanks this videos helps me how the anka works

[@farmbread]

Thank you! I’m so happy you found it helpful!

[@natalieandreawillis2187]

You’re just SO darling! Seriously!! I can’t wait to use my brand NEW Mixer for the first time! And I’ve never made bread in my life! You definitely make me want to🩷 Blessings to you and your family! TY for the encouragement ❤Andrea

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I appreciate your encouragement! Best of luck as you start your bread making journey! I’d love to hear updates along the way. Reach out with any questions! 💗

[@HelenaAka-c2y]

Watching from London! Would like to give this a go but the price tag!!!! Agh

[@chowyunfat]

Nice!

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@David-gn3vu]

Thanks so much for the video.

[@farmbread]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@ShannonDeMello-g3s]

Do you use the mixer only for bread or do you also use it for things like cookie doughs, brownie mixes or cakes

[@SashineB]

What a nice video. Thank you for sharing your tips and for making it all so interesting. I don't have one of these mixers. Living alone, and living with heart disease, I have to watch my carbs intake, so a small loaf of bread once a week is all I can have, and that can be done with my dough whisk. But, if I could, I would definitely buy one of these. Have a great weekend! New subscriber here.

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much for subscribing and sharing your kind feedback! I completely understand, glad to hear you’re enjoying bread making by hand. When I make single loaves I typically go by hand as well, especially for my sourdoughs. Have a wonderful weekend too, thank you again for your feedback! ☺️

[@SashineB]

@@farmbread You're very welcome, and thank you for your nice response. When you said your older mixer totally fell apart when you were using it, what exactly happened? Did parts break off when it was running? My sister now has my 35 year Hobart-spec KA mixer and it is still going strong, but I wouldn't get a new one, not considering the many bad reviews that I've seen. May I ask which state you're in? I'm north of the border. Have a great evening!

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much! We’re in CT dreaming of warmer days, though today was beautiful! It seems like so many products aren’t made as well as they used to be, sadly. My first mixer broke during the kneading process of a large batch. The dough hook disconnected and broken little metal parts fell onto my dough! 😬 It was fairly inexpensive and non name brand so I got what I paid for 🤷‍♀️. Lesson learned! 🤪 Have a great evening! ☺️

[@barbaracallaghan9954]

I'm very interested in the info you are sharing, but I'm having a hard time hearing you. The background music is a bit loud and repetitive and annoying. Forgive my complaining. I just found your channel and subscribed.

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much for your feedback and support!! I’ve had some folks recommend music and others suggest against it. I decided to remove it for my last video and think that’s probably the way to go given your comment as well. I appreciate your input! ☺️

[@MrKakuaa]

@@farmbreadThanks !

[@cherylb.9766]

I'm wanting to find out how the machine works with cake batters cookie doughs whipping cream or butters? Is it only good at bread? Thanks!

[@farmbread]

Hi! Great question- I focus my channel on bread but use the Ankarsrum for so much more. It comes with the stainless bowl which is great for breads and a plastic bowl which is great for cookies, cakes & whipped items. It works magically for whipped cream. Either way the plastic bowl, it comes with two sets of beaters. It’s really quite versatile! The included cookbook is helpful for knowing what to use and when. Thanks for asking! 💗

[@cherylb.9766]

@farmbread thanks you! I was having a hard time trying to justify that cost for something that only worked well on bread!

[@farmbread]

​​⁠ I can definitely understand that! Happy to help! ☺️

[@FayeJones-uo4ju]

Thank you for your video! Very helpful. I just got my Ankarsum and am in that learning curve. My dough keeps sticking around the roller so I have to stop to take it off. How do I stop that from happening??

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much! If the dough is working its way up to the top of the roller, the roller is most likely too close to the edge of the bowl. Adjust the arm slightly towards the center of the bowl and secure it. Then turn the Ank back on to test it out. If the dough is still climbing up, position the arm a little further into the center. That should do the trick! ☺️

[@jeffweiss2131]

I bought one with your link!

[@farmbread]

Yay, I'm so excited for you!!! Thank you so much for using my link, I truly appreciate it! Cannot wait to hear more - you will love it!

[@fanpalm4339]

Which kind of KitchenAid mixer did you have? They also have a commercial model. Just curious if you had a commercial one that died.

[@farmbread]

Hi! I haven’t owned a KA myself, the one that died on me was a cheaper model off Amazon. It worked fine until I started making large batches of dough. I looked into the 7qt KA when doing my research as a comparable model to the Ank.

[@velmajean1945]

Thank you for this video it helped a lot but I did have a little problem hearing everything as the background music was a little distracting. Maybe you can lower that a bit? Once again, thank you

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much, I’m glad it helped! Thanks also for your feedback on the music, I’ll definitely lower it for next time. Thank you! ☺️

[@holg3070]

My mixer arrives tomorrow and i would like to make your honey bread.

[@farmbread]

How exciting! I’d love to hear how it goes! And definitely reach out if you have any questions while you’re getting started with your Ank! ☺️

[@tahmadsen6648]

Hey, thank you so much for your videos! I just received my Ankarsrum yesterday and made a half batch of Toast Bread right along with you today. You are a fabulous resource for sure. I have a goal of making bread with sprouted heirloom grains but not drying and then milling, but using the meat grinding attachment to grind the just sprouted grains and go straight to baking. I've experimented with making my own botanical yeast sourdough starter from apples and raisins.. All of my experimenting has been done without a mixer so I'm thrilled to have the "assistant" . Have you made heirloom wheat bread from sprouted grain in this manner? I am so crossing my fingers that you have. Yes, your cute daughter and her feathered friend are a wonderful addition, just beautiful!! Priscilla

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much! 🤗 I’m so excited for your new Ank! Your botanical starter sounds fantastic!! Sadly I haven’t played around with sprouted grains *yet*! It is on my list and with one bread in particular to make, in mind. Let me know how your baking goes!! Enjoy your beautiful new assistant! ☺️

[@KASA0828]

TY, what do you do for doughs that call for butter added at the end?, after the dough is already well incorporated?

[@farmbread]

Hi! You’re very welcome! Is there a bread in particular you’re thinking of? I typically make sure I’m using an incredibly soft room temperature butter if I’m integrating it with the flours and other liquids aren’t present. It kind of depends what result you’re trying to achieve. Hope this helps to answer your question. Thanks so much!! ☺️

[@leospitz6541]

If you are talking about something like a Brioche then switch to the dough hook and make sure the butter is at room temp but not to the almost melted stage.

[@ghlscitel6714]

The machine is very versatile. I recently made German fine "Bratwurst" (fry sausage) with my Ankarsrum and a hand blender stick.

[@farmbread]

That sounds wonderful! ☺️

[@carolmorancyburnettpeterso6811]

Can you recommend a place to buy? I’ve heard I should get one from an authorized dealer and not like Amazon. Is that true? Do you know?

[@farmbread]

I bought mine from breadbeckers.com a while back and had a positive experience. I know Amazon is more efficient for the masses, so I posted a link in my description to the same model I have off Amazon which is especially helpful for those with prime. Those who have used the link I shared have not had any problems with their orders to my knowledge. They have a good and easy return policy as well. Hope that’s helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions! ☺️

[@elisabethallen2270]

how does it work with small batches? i only have one kid and no food business, but make a lot of things that are single or even half batches, of bread in particular. i know the mixer has a smaller bowl option, but it doesn't accommodate the dough accessories, does it?

[@farmbread]

Hi! The second bowl that comes with the Ank is for batters, whips and beaters, so not really for bread making. The regular bowl can handle small batches with proper positioning of the roller during the mixing and kneading process. For myself, I really needed a strong mixer to support large batches. I think if you are only using it for small quantities you can probably find a more economical option. Unless you’d be using it for other baking and cooking needs, it’s very versatile. But if only for small batches of bread making, I’m not sure it would be worth the cost. Hope that’s helpful for you!

[@ToeShimmel]

Thanks for this video! Really helpful. Just a small remark. In my opinion the background music is pretty distracting. I would prefer if it were absent or if the volume were turned down a bunch :)

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much, I’m so glad it’s helpful! I appreciate your feedback on the music- you’re not the only one to mention it. Moving forward I’ll skip the music! Thanks again! ☺️

[@stephenconley8202]

Hi! I have been looking at all sorts of Ank videos and one common these I keep seeing from KZbinrs (not you) is that the dough just sits stationary while the bowl spins around it. How are you preventing that from happening?

[@farmbread]

Great question! That’s where the dough roller and dough knife come in. You can manually adjust either as the bowl is spinning to move the dough. It sounds more like the roller and arm need to be repositioned though so the dough starts kneading and not just circling around. Let me know if that helps! I can do a video illustrating this if that would be helpful? Thanks so much! ☺️

[@kadencejourney6976]

Can i use it for normal cake batter mixing?

[@farmbread]

Hi! Yes absolutely- the Ankarsrum comes with two mixing bowls and multiple beaters to mix doughs, batters and whips. It’s extremely versatile, well beyond what I’ve mentioned if you purchase additional attachments like a blender, meat grinder and pasta attachments. I mainly use mine for bread making, cookies and cakes. ☺️

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

I love my Ank

[@farmbread]

💗💗💗

[@natalysherf]

Thank you. I have a big problem with the mixer. I can't whip with him. Since I bought it. Every whipping cream and every marunge just breaks. It's so frustrating 😢

[@farmbread]

Hmmm, I’m so sorry to hear this! Are you using the plastic bowl with the correct beaters? I’ve not had any issues with whipped cream or meringue. Could you be beating for too long? Or too slow?

[@neslihanneslihan5880]

Thank you very much.

[@farmbread]

You’re very welcome! ☺️

[@tercorbin1]

SORRY BUT THE MUSIC IS TOO LOUD BUT I AM GLAD YOU DID THE VIDEO, THANK YOU. it's just that you are soft spoken.GREAT VIDEO !!

[@farmbread]

You’re so kind! I’m sorry about the music, others have mentioned this too. Unfortunately I can’t go back in to lower it. But I have decided to skip music from now on, so it’s much easier to hear me. Thanks so much for your feedback!! 💗

[@uncleoky]

I tried %70 hydration with all purpose flour for 20 minutes and it didn't come to gather. And i pulled it out and continue with my hands. I tried every thing with roller and wrapper in these 20 minutes but no way... If i would add some flour it would be ok. But i wanted to test it and didn't want to change the recipe. I love my Ankarsrum so i will not sell it but i start to think about buying a pro pizza mixer may be an Italian brand. Thanks for the video and looking for a high hydration pizza dough video with Ankarsrum. Greetings from Türkiye.

[@farmbread]

Hi! Were you making a sourdough or using yeast? It may have been kneading for too long. I will experiment with 70% hydration to see what results I get. I typically use yeast for my pizza dough without any issues. I can share that recipe if you like? Thanks so much for sharing! ☺️

[@uncleoky]

@farmbread I am making poolish one day before, and using active dry yeast. Thank you for reply.

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

The added the dough hook when the Ank came to the U.S.

[@farmbread]

That would make sense, thank you!

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Nice video and beautiful loaves--your little one and her friend are beautiful, too! 🥰 Didn't it occur to you to watch any of the AnkarsrumUSA/Bread Beckers videos? You could've saved yourself a lot of aggravation--they've been using the mixer for a good 20 years and know it inside out. Lynn Junk is the Canadian distributor and her video is also extremely instructive. Incidentally, mine is an Ankarsrum family--there are probably a dozen among us and a few of my friends. Its engineering is brilliant and as to the cost--buy once, cry once.

[@farmbread]

Ha love that! Thanks so much for sharing! I did watch those at Breadbeckers and have since found some great Ankarsrum co tutorials that are also very helpful. ☺️

[@HotVoodooWitch]

@@farmbread thank YOU for your video. You did a really nice job. Isn't it a wonderful piece of equipment? Mine's purple! I've never before made a video but I'm thinking of doing one to demonstrate some of the "cooked" meringue buttercream frostings. I haven't made them but I KNOW that they can be done in the bowl with the roller/scraper.

[@farmbread]

Thank you so much! I love the color purple!! And I think if you can do something to help others, then it’s definitely worth it! ❤

[@HotVoodooWitch]

@@farmbread 🥰

[@vtbluzplyr]

Wish the music was about 60% lower as it competes with your lovely voice !!!

[@farmbread]

Awww thanks for your feedback, I’ll definitely lower the volume moving forward!

[@XPANSAN]

Great video and thank you. It was very helpful. However, please do away with the background music. You don't need it. I kept wishing there was some way I could turn it down.

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much, so glad you found it helpful! Sorry about the music, it seems to have that effect on most people. I definitely won’t be using it again! Appreciate your feedback! ☺️

[@Gary-v5g]

The background music is too loud. Almost unwatchable

[@farmbread]

Hi, thanks for the feedback. Sorry about that!

[@peacebrother8942]

Good content, but that piano is very annoying!

[@farmbread]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your feedback!

[@underbaked8689]

I don't love it I hate it! Had mine for over 2 years, and it just doesn't knead bread dough! This is the biggest waste of money ever. Alright I will agree that it is very well built, is very quiet running and can handle a large quantity of dough BUT....compare it to a spiral mixer it cannot compete. I wish I had never bought it! It's a fact my cheap (£75) Chinese made 1500watt food mixer does a far better job and in a quarter of the time!

[@farmbread]

Bummer, I’m sorry you’ve had this experience but don’t give up! It just takes time getting to understand how it works. If you have any specific questions I’m happy to try and help!

[@underbaked8689]

Thanks for your immediate reply! I watched the video and took note of what you said. I was going to make two pain de mie loaves in Pullman pans yesterday so out came the Ank and after getting rid of the dust I decided to follow your advice and......I am so glad I did! In went the milk, salt and sugar for mixing. Next I started adding the bread flour, a large full at a time allowing it to incorporate before adding more. Before kneading I switched off the machine for 45 minutes this allowing the flour to fully absorb the liquid. Then onto knead and it was coming together fantastically, a little bit too dry so two splashes of water, a few minutes later and it was a marvellous non sticky beautiful dough! Far better than the week before's dough. Then I was into experimenting so I put the dough into my instant pot and programmed 'dough proofing' - 30 minutes at 30 degrees Celsius. Then repeated this after knocking back and balling up. Into the time for the final rise and bake. The result was astounding! SO THIS IS THANKS TO YOU! and a definite thumbs down to those you tube channels that give all the wrong advice including Ankarsrum themselves who just seem to confuse the issue!

[@underbaked8689]

Sorry a couple of words came out wrong, so I hope you can make sense of it! EX London Firefighter (David) and once again many many thanks!

[@farmbread]

@@underbaked8689 first off, thank you for your service!!! Secondly, thanks so much for sharing this!! I’m so happy you gave it another shot and had a positive experience! It sounds like maybe even a little fun experimenting! So glad to hear it worked well for you this time and created a beautiful result! I don’t have an instant pot but it sounds like you’re onto something great with your technique! Congratulations and best wishes- hope this means your Ank will be sticking around! ☺️

[@underbaked8689]

Just a quick reply Kate - My Ank is definitely here to stay, all due to your GREAT advice!

[@kathyogden4460]

Sorry, the music is too irritating to finish watching the video 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@farmbread]

Noted, thanks!

[@char23c]

the background music is awful,

[@farmbread]

Noted, thanks for your input!

[@yvessautter8592]

I made the error of buying this piece of junk. It is utterly useless to make dough requiring a high gluten development like pizza dough or baguette. Prably ok for sandwich bread. If you are serious about bread, go for a spiral hook design like the Famag Grilletta multispeed.

[@coolguy0632]

I use the hook to make pizza and baguette dough all the time :o ! What are your issues with it?