mixer
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A mixer is an electric appliance used for blending ingredients. There are two primary types: hand mixers and stand mixers.
A hand mixer is a portable, electric device with removable beaters, useful for tasks like beating egg whites. They are often a good choice for those who don't cook frequently, as they take up less storage space than stand mixers.1
A stand mixer is a larger, free-standing appliance that includes a bowl and typically one or two sets of beaters. Stand mixers often come with additional attachments, such as whisks and grinders, offering greater versatility for various kitchen tasks.2
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bakingHistoryThe first mechanical dough mixer, attributed to Marcus Vergilius (sometimes spelled Virgilius) Eurysaces, a freed slave of Greek origin, consisted of a large stone basin in which wooden paddles, powered by a horse or donkey walking in circles, kneaded the dough mixture of flour, leaven, and water.
Read MoreThe first mechanical dough mixer, attributed to Marcus Vergilius (sometimes spelled Virgilius) Eurysaces, a freed slave of Greek origin, consisted of a large stone basin in which wooden paddles, powered by a horse or donkey walking in circles, kneaded the dough mixture of flour, leaven, and water.
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…in a large, horizontal dough mixer, processing about one ton per batch, and usually constructed with heat-exchange jackets, allowing temperature control. The objectives of mixing are a nearly homogeneous blend of the ingredients and “developing” of the dough by formation of the gluten into elongated and interlaced fibres that will…
Read More…in a large, horizontal dough mixer, processing about one ton per batch, and usually constructed with heat-exchange jackets, allowing temperature control. The objectives of mixing are a nearly homogeneous blend of the ingredients and “developing” of the dough by formation of the gluten into elongated and interlaced fibres that will…
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