KitchenAid KSM150PS - Artisan Series Mixer User manual

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We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the
exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Stand Mixer
should fail within the first year of ownership, KitchenAid
will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable
replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to
have your “failed” Stand Mixer returned to us. Your
replacement unit will also be covered by our one year full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive this quality service.
If you reside in the 50 United States and your KitchenAid®Stand Mixer
should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time. Give the
consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box Numbers, please.)
When you receive your replacement Stand Mixer, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your “failed” Stand Mixer. In the carton,
include your name and address on a sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of warranty terms and conditions, including
how to arrange for service outside the United States, see pages 4 and 5.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
PROOF OF PURCHASE &
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Model Number ___________________________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________________________
Date Purchased ___________________________________________________
Store Name ______________________________________________________
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your
Stand Mixer. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Before you use your Stand Mixer, please fill out and mail your product
registration card packed with the unit.
This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product
safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the
Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.
Please complete the following for your personal records:

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty ...................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card.................................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards ................................................................................3
Warranty....................................................................................................4
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia...............................4
For Puerto Rico....................................................................................5
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires..................................5
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States & Puerto Rico.......5
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts..............................................5
Electrical Requirements...............................................................................6
Troubleshooting Problems ..........................................................................7
About Your Mixer.......................................................................................8
Stand Mixer Features...........................................................................8
Assembling Your Mixer........................................................................9
Using Your Pouring Shield .................................................................10
Using Your KitchenAid®Accessories...................................................11
Mixing Time .............................................................................................11
Mixer Use.................................................................................................12
Care and Cleaning....................................................................................12
Beater to Bowl Clearance .........................................................................13
Speed Control Guide................................................................................14
Mixing Tips ..............................................................................................15
Egg Whites .......................................................................................16
Whipped Cream................................................................................16
Attachments and Accessories - General Instructions.................................17
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ...........................................................?
Cakes and Frostings....................................................................................?
Cookies, Bars, and Candies.........................................................................?
Pies and Desserts........................................................................................?
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ...................................................................?
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough.................?
Bread Making Tips...............................................................................?
KitchenAid®Attachments and Accessories ..................................................?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
DANGER
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Stand Mixer in
water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug Stand Mixer from outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away from beater during operation to
reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the Stand Mixer.
6. Do not operate Stand Mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the
Stand Mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call the
KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390
for more information.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may
cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook from Stand Mixer
before washing.
11. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KitchenAid Will Pay
For Your Choice of:
Hassle-Free Replacement
of your Stand Mixer. See
inside front cover for
details on how to
arrange for service, or
call the Customer
Satisfaction Center toll-
free at 1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. To
arrange for service,
follow the instructions
under the KitchenAid®
Stand Mixer Warranty for
Puerto Rico on page 5.
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KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Stand
Mixers operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
KITCHENAID®STAND MIXER WARRANTY
FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES &
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full
Warranty from
date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will
Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when Stand
Mixer is used in
other than normal
single family home
use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse
or abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs
to deliver your
Stand Mixer to an
Authorized Service
Center.
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Stand Mixers
operated outside
the 50 United
States and District
of Columbia.

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KITCHENAID®STAND MIXER WARRANTY
FOR PUERTO RICO
A limited one year warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for Stand Mixers operated in Puerto Rico. During the warranty
period, all service must be handled by an Authorized KitchenAid Service
Center. Please bring the Stand Mixer, or ship it prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Authorized Service Center. Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to learn
the location of a Service Center near you. Your repaired Stand Mixer will
be returned to you prepaid and insured.
For service information, call
toll-free 1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center
KitchenAid Portable Appliances
P.O. Box 218
St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218
ARRANGING FOR SERVICE
AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the
Stand Mixer for information on how to obtain service.
ARRANGING FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE THE
50 UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO
To order attachments, accessories, or replacement parts for your Stand Mixer,
call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
ORDERING ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES,
AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result
in death or electrical shock.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on a tag under the
mixer base. It is also listed on the
trim band.
If the power cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3
prong outlet.
Do not remove ground
prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical
shock.

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Please read the following before calling your service center.
1. The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with
extended mixing time periods, you may not be able to comfortably
touch the top of the unit. This is normal.
2. The Stand Mixer may emit a pungent odor, especially when new. This
is common with electric motors.
3. If the flat beater hits the bowl, stop the Stand Mixer. See “Beater to
Bowl Clearance,” page 13.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of
purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
If your Stand Mixer should malfunction or fail to operate, please
check the following:
-Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?
-Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand Mixer in working order? If you
have a circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit is closed.
-Turn the Stand Mixer off for 10-15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the
mixer still does not start, allow it to cool for 30 minutes before turning
it back on.
-If the problem is not due to one of the above items, see the
“KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty” or “Arranging for Service After the
Warranty Expires” on pages 4 and 5.
-Do not return the Stand Mixer to the retailer as they do not provide
service.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS

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TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER FEATURES
Motor Head
Beater Height
Adjustment
Screw
Motor Head
Locking Lever
(not shown)
Attachment Knob
Attachment Hub
Flat Beater
Wire Whip
Dough Hook
Speed
Control
Knob
Bowl Clamping Plate
Beater Shaft
41⁄2or 5
Quart
Stainless
Steel Bowl

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To Attach Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Place bowl on bowl clamping plate.
5. Turn bowl gently into clockwise direction.
6. Plug mixer into proper electrical outlet.**
To Remove Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or
disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Turn bowl counterclockwise.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire
Whip, or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Slip beater onto beater shaft and press upward as far as possible.
5. Turn beater to right, hooking beater over pin on shaft.
6. Plug mixer into proper electrical outlet.**
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Press beater upward as far as possible and turn left.
5. Pull beater from beater shaft.
To Lock Motor Head
1. Make sure motor head is completely down.
2. Place locking lever in LOCK position.
3. Before mixing, test lock by attempting to raise head.
To Unlock Motor Head
1. Place lever in UNLOCK position.
NOTE: Motor head should always be kept in LOCK
position when using mixer.
To Operate Speed Control
Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet.** Speed control lever should always be set
on lowest speed for starting, then gradually moved to desired higher speed to
avoid splashing ingredients out of bowl. See page 14 for Speed Control Guide.
** See page 6.
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.
LOCK UNLOCK
SPEED CONTROL
ONOFF
ASSEMBLING YOUR TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER
PIN

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USING YOUR POURING SHIELD*
To Attach Pouring Shield
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.
3. Attach flat beater, dough hook, or wire whip and bowl. See page 9.
4. Place the back half of the shield (without the chute) on rim of the bowl.
5. Insert the tabs on the front half of the shield (with the chute) under the
tab openings on the back half of the shield, then lower the shield to lock
into place.
To Remove Pouring Shield
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Lift pouring chute from bowl.
5. Slide back half of shield from bowl.
6. Remove attachment and bowl.
To Use Pouring Shield
1. Pour ingredients into bowl through chute portion of shield.
Tab
Pouring
Chute
* If Pouring Shield is included.

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USING YOUR KITCHENAID®ACCESSORIES
Flat Beater for normal to heavy
mixtures:
cakes biscuits
creamed frostings quick breads
candies meat loaf
cookies mashed potatoes
pie pastry
Wire Whip for mixtures that need
air incorporated:
eggs sponge cakes
egg whites angel food cakes
heavy cream mayonnaise
boiled frostings some candies
Dough Hook for mixing and
kneading yeast doughs:
breads coffee cakes
rolls buns
MIXING TIME
Your KitchenAid®Stand Mixer will mix faster and more thoroughly than
most other electric Stand Mixers. Therefore, the mixing time in most
traditional and non-packaged recipes must be adjusted to avoid
overbeating. With cakes, for example, beating time may be half as long as
with other Stand Mixers.

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TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER USE
NOTE: Do not scrape the bowl while the Stand Mixer is operating.
The bowl and beater are designed to provide thorough mixing without
frequent scraping. Scraping the bowl once or twice during mixing is
usually sufficient. Turn the unit off before scraping.
The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with
extended mixing time, you may not be able to comfortably touch the top
of the unit. This is normal.
CARE AND CLEANING
Bowl, white flat beater and white dough hook may be washed in an
automatic dishwasher. Or, clean them thoroughly in hot sudsy water and
rinse completely before drying. Wire whip should be hand washed and
dried immediately. Do not wash the wire whip in a dishwasher. Do not
store the beaters on the shaft.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug the Stand Mixer before cleaning. Wipe
the Stand Mixer with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use household or
commercial cleaners. Do not immerse in water. Wipe off the beater shaft
frequently, removing any residue that may accumulate.

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1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or
disconnect power.
3. Tilt motor head back.
4. Turn screw (A) SLIGHTLY counter
clockwise (left) to raise the flat
beater or clockwise (right) to
lower the flat beater.
5. Make adjustment so that the flat
beater just clears the surface of
the bowl. If you over adjust the
screw, you may not be able to lock
the motor head when it is lowered.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike the bottom
or side of the bowl. If the flat beater or the wire whip is adjusted so that
it strikes the bowl, the coating may wear off the beater, or the wires on
the whip may wear.
BEATER TO BOWL CLEARANCE
Your Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the
bottom of the bowl. If, for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the
bowl or is too far away from the bowl, you can correct the clearance easily.
A

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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
flour and dry ingredients to batter, add
liquids to dry ingredients, and combine
heavy mixtures.
2SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster
stirring. Use to mix heavy batters and
candies, start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
mix thin or splashy batters, and mix
and knead yeast dough. Use with Can
Opener attachment.
4MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
BEATING cookies. Use to combine sugar and
shortening and to add sugar to egg
whites for meringues. Medium speed for
cake mixes. Use with: Food Grinder,
Rotor Slicer/Shredder, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
6BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or
CREAMING whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed
for cake mixes. Use with Citrus Juicer
attachment.
8FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
WHIPPING boiled frostings.
10 FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream
or egg whites. Use with Pasta Maker
and Grain Mill attachments.
NOTE: Mixer may not maintain fast speeds
under heavy load, such as when the Pasta
Maker or Grain Mill attachments are used.
This is normal.
NOTE: The Speed Control Lever can be set between the speeds listed in the
above chart to obtain speeds 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is required.
Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast dough. This may damage
the mixer.

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MIXING TIPS
Converting Your Recipe for the Mixer
The mixing instructions for recipes in this book can guide you in converting
your own favorite recipes for preparation with your KitchenAid®Stand
Mixer. Look for recipes similar to yours and then adapt your recipes to use
the procedures in the similar KitchenAid recipes.
For example, the “quick mix” method (sometimes referred to as the “dump”
method) is ideal for simple cakes, such as the Quick Yellow Cake and Easy
White Cake included in this book. This method calls for combining dry
ingredients with most or all liquid ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as tortes, should be prepared using the
traditional cake mixing method. With this method, sugar and the
shortening, butter, or margarine are thoroughly mixed (creamed) before
other ingredients are added.
For all cakes, mixing times may change because your KitchenAid®Stand
Mixer works more quickly than other mixers. In general, mixing a cake with
the KitchenAid®Stand Mixer will take about half the time called for in most
traditional and non-packaged cake recipes.
To help determine the ideal mixing time, observe the batter or dough and
mix only until it has the desired appearance described in your recipe, such as
“smooth and creamy.”
To select the best mixing speeds, use the Speed Control Guide on page 14.
Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to side of bowl as possible, not directly
into the moving beater. The Pouring Shield can be used to simplify adding
ingredients.
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom of bowl are not thoroughly mixed,
then the beater is not far enough into the bowl. See “Beater to Bowl
Clearance” on page 13.
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake mixes, use Speed 2 for low speed, Speed 4
for medium speed, and Speed 6 for high speed. For best results, mix for
the time stated on the package directions.
Adding Nuts, Raisins, or Candied Fruits
Follow individual recipes for guidelines on including these ingredients. In
general, solid materials should be folded in the last few seconds of mixing
on Stir Speed. The batter should be thick enough to prevent the fruit or
nuts from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking. Sticky fruits
should be dusted with flour for better distribution in the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid ingredients should be mixed
at lower speeds to avoid splashing. Increase mixer speed only after the
mixture has thickened.

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EGG WHITES
Place room temperature egg whites in a clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and wire
whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to the
desired stage. See chart below.
WHIPPED CREAM
AMOUNT SPEED
1 egg white ...GRADUALLY to 10
2-4 egg whites...GRADUALLY to 8
6+ egg whites...GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid®mixer, egg
whites whip quickly. So, watch
carefully to avoid overwhipping.
This list tells you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact;
product is white.
Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over when wire
whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when wire
whip is removed, but whites are
actually soft.
Stiff but not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are
uniform in color and glisten.
Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are
speckled and dull in appearance.
Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and custard-like.
Holds Its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when
wire whip is removed. Can be
folded into other ingredients
when making desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks
when wire whip is removed. Use
for topping on cakes or desserts,
or filling for cream puffs.
Pour cold whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip.
To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to the
desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1⁄4cup …………GRADUALLY to 10
1⁄2cup …………GRADUALLY to 10
1 cup …………GRADUALLY to 8
1pint …………GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
Watch the cream closely during
whipping. Because your
KitchenAid®mixer whips so
quickly, there are just a few
seconds between whipping stages.
Look for these characteristics:

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ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
General Information
KitchenAid®attachments are designed to assure long life. The attachment
power shaft and hub socket are of a square design, to eliminate any
possibility of slipping during the transmission of power to the attachment.
The hub and shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after
prolonged use and wear. KitchenAid®attachments require no extra power
unit to operate them; the power unit is built in.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Hub
Attachment
Hub Socket
Attachment
Knob
Notch Pin‡
Attachment
Shaft Housing‡
Attachment
Power Shaft‡
‡Not part of mixer.
To Attach
1. Turn the speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug mixer or disconnect power.
3. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise, and
remove the attachment hub cover.
4. Insert the attachment shaft housing into the attachment hub, making
certain the attachment power shaft fits into the square attachment hub
socket. It may be necessary to rotate the attachment back and forth.
When the attachment is in proper position, the pin on the attachment
will fit into the notch on the hub rim.
5. Tighten the attachment knob by turning it clockwise until the
attachment is completely secured to mixer.
6. Plug mixer into a proper electrical outlet.**
To Remove
1. Turn the speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug mixer or disconnect power.
3. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise. Rotate the
attachment slightly back and forth while pulling it out.
4. Replace the attachment hub cover. Tighten attachment knob by turning
it clockwise
** See page 6.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MAKING AND KNEADING YEAST
DOUGH WITH THE RAPID MIX METHOD
“Rapid Mix” describes a bread baking method that calls for dry yeast to be
mixed with other dry ingredients before liquid is added. In contrast, the
traditional method is to dissolve yeast in warm water.
1. Place all dry ingredients including yeast
into the bowl, except the last 1 to 2
cups of flour.
2. Attach the bowl and dough hook.
Lock the mixer head. Turn to Speed 2
and mix about 15 seconds, or until
the ingredients are combined.
3. Continuing on Speed 2, gradually add
the liquid ingredients to the flour
mixture and mix 1 to 2 minutes
longer. See A.
NOTE: If the liquid ingredients are added
too quickly, they will form a pool around
the dough hook and slow down the
mixing process.
1. Continuing on Speed 2, gently add the
remaining flour, 1⁄2cup at a time. See B.
Mix until the dough clings the to the
hook and cleans the sides of the bowl,
about 2 minutes.
2. When the dough clings to the hook,
knead on Speed 2 for 2 minutes, or
until the dough is smooth and elastic.
See C.
3. Unlock the motor head and tilt it back. Remove the dough from the
hook. Follow the directions in the recipe for rising, shaping, and baking.
When using the traditional method to prepare a favorite recipe, dissolve the
yeast in warm water in a warmed bowl. Add the remaining liquids and dry
ingredients, except last the 1 to 2 cups flour. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about
1 minute, or until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Proceed with Steps 4
through 6.
Both methods work equally well for bread preparation. However, the
“Rapid Mix” method may be a bit faster and easier for new bread bakers.
It is slightly more temperature tolerant because the yeast is mixed with dry
ingredients, rather than with warm liquid.
A
B
C