Bread machine for Pizza Doe

[threerivers]

The best thing I've done besides building my oven, was purchasing a bread machine to make my doe. All I have to do is add my measured ingredients and push a button. After a couple of hours I have doe ready to go. No fuss, no mess.

Anyone using a bread machine.

[brickie in oz]

I didnt think making dough was that much trouble? mix it and leave it to do its own thing in the mixer bowl.

[Les]

Originally Posted by threerivers

Anyone using a bread machine.

I have one but it makes a pretty small batch (one loaf of bread). Plus I have to keep my eye on it or it will get into the cooking mode.

[TropicalCoasting]

I like to put mine in the fridge overnight so mixer and oiled bowl for me.

[metalmaster]

we usually run 2 bread machines at a time, just pull dough out after kneading and repeat.

[nissanneill]

This is convenient for small mixes but try a 5Kg flour mix through one or multiple breadmakers.
I will continue to use my 10Kg commercial and now a 20Kg Hobart mixer for even small 2.5Kg mixes which are the smallest that I make. Domestic mixers won't handle even these mix quantities. It is hardly worth firing the oven for less.

Neill

[Manolo54]

I too enjoy the convenience of a bread machine for making the dough...After 90 minutes, out comes the dough which goes into the proof box. I find it best to leave the box in the ref overnight, then take it out 2 hrs before use.

[wotavidone]

I'm in agreement with a previous post. I was't aware making the dough was a hassle. I started with a breadmaker, but it only made enough dough for 3 pizzas, then the seal failed and has so far proved hard to find, and then I discovered a thread or three on this forum about mixing your own dough by hand. Now I actually look forward to making the dough. Its a challenge, but its fun.
There is this moment when it changes from wet flour to silky dough, and it is a very satisfying thing.
I do it all in a big stainless steel bowl my wife got from one of the cheap shops. I zero it on the digital scale and weigh each engredient in. So there is practically no mess. Only one bowl to wash afterwards.

[petanque]

Like everything it gets simpler and easier with practice.

bread machines are quite small.

but if it works for you great.

[brickie in oz]

Originally Posted by wotavidone

Only one bowl to wash afterwards.

And it cleans your fingernails while mixing......