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| − | {{equipment}} | [[ | + | {{equipment}} | [[Kitchen appliances|Kitchen appliances]] | [[Mixer|Mixer]] |
| − | A '''dough hook''' is a [[ | + | A '''dough hook''' is a [[Mixer|mixer]] attachment, typically shaped like a helix (corkscrew shape) or hook. Beaters are used with foods which require great force to mix. Example usages: |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Knead|kneading]] [[Bread|bread]] |
| − | * kneading [[ | + | * kneading [[Pizza|pizza]] dough |
*mixing tough cookie batter | *mixing tough cookie batter | ||
| − | Dough hooks are not very good for making [[ | + | Dough hooks are not very good for making [[Whipped Cream|whipped cream]] from [[Cream|cream]], [[Beat|beating]] [[Egg|Eggs]] to make a [[Meringue|meringue]], or mixing thin [[Cake|cake]] batter. Normal [[Beater|beaters]] are much more efficient for these tasks. |
Unlike most beaters, dough hooks are typically easy to clean. | Unlike most beaters, dough hooks are typically easy to clean. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 5 April 2012
| Equipment | Kitchen appliances | Mixer
A dough hook is a mixer attachment, typically shaped like a helix (corkscrew shape) or hook. Beaters are used with foods which require great force to mix. Example usages:
Dough hooks are not very good for making whipped cream from cream, beating Eggs to make a meringue, or mixing thin cake batter. Normal beaters are much more efficient for these tasks.
Unlike most beaters, dough hooks are typically easy to clean.
