I am a brand new view and am going to subscribe. This is by far the very best demonstration on using the Ankarsrum Mixer for bread making. Over all excellent! I bought an Ankarsrum in 2023 and have been trying to learn how it is used. So far every whole wheat loaf I’ve made with it has been heavy and with an aftertaste. I am 61 and have been making bread for over 40 years off and on. I was just about ready to purchase a different mixer because i am so disheartened. I used the kitchen aid for years, and before that by hand (my very favorite way). But like many my age with arthritis I turned to a mixer. But the kitchen aid was very limiting. I can’t wait to try the way you used this mixer. You are very encouraging. Can’t wait to break out the flour tomorrow. I was holding off trying my hand at sourdough until I was more confident with my Ankarsrum. Love your videos. I watched the one comparing mixers first and then this one. So glad I did.
I have an Ank mixer. and I am so grateful for all of the videos I’ve been watching on TH-cam. Your video is awesome it taught me a lot. I’m glad there is a fairly good number of people who have this mixer and are sharing their experiences. Thank you
Well now you have gone and done it! I really want to get one of those Ankarsrum Assistant mixers! Lovely videos. I have been baking for 35 years but never baked bread until about a little over a year ago. I consider myself still new at it and I have had my share of “bricks” but I am determined to master it. Thank you for the videos, they really help.
Oh dear, LOL! What have I done? You'll get the hang of bread, too, baking is in your blood. This mixer is a dream, I will admit - worth saving up for. Have you seen the comparison video between the Ankarsrum, Bosch, and KitchenAid? I'll add the link for you. Also, check out the accompanying blog post. It has even more info to add to your mixer info overload. Blessings, Michele mixer comparison video: th-cam.com/video/aXueK7J6tp4/w-d-xo.html blog post with printable shopping comparison:chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/
"BRICK" would be an understatement in describing my first whole wheat loaf. Also, the sliding scale was very helpful. Thanks for getting to the point early on in your video, and listing the amount of ingredients, not just the ingredients. Too many so called cooking channels don't do this. I would have been short on the buttermilk required!
We've all baked at least one brick along the way! I'm glad you are finding the recipe helpful. You can also print it out from my website. Here's the link: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/ 🌸 Michele
Another great video! So easy to understand and follow. My mixer arrived today, I am so excited for the unboxing but wanted to watch your video first. Thank you for the inspiration to take the leap and go for it. You are the perfect mentor. Many Thanks!
Glad it was helpful to you, Deb! Since you're brand new to the Ankarsrum, you might want to start with a smaller batch. You could use the recipe from my KA video and make 2 loaves a few times to start with. Here is the link to that recipe: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-kitchenaid-mixer/
you're the first, and ONLY, person I've seen do the two finger test. I didn't know you couldn't let it rise extra time either. lol Yes, I'm new to bread baking. actually, biscuits are the only baking I'd ever done until last month. my bread has been delicious every time but not always soft. I think I've figured that one out though, with experiementing.
Really! The finger poke test is SO helpful! It can be hard to tell when your dough is ready for the next step. The poke test takes the guesswork out. Being able to turn out a good batch of biscuits is a great skill to have. 😋Keep baking, your baker's intuition is developing. 🦋Michele
How beautiful is that bread. It looks so delicious and props to your friend for the yummy jam, how nice❤ loved your video. I finally ordered mine and it will be here soon, can’t wait. I ordered the yellow and have named her Sunshine 🌞
Dear Michele, I bought the Ankarsrum one month ago after my old Kenwood Major began having issues with larger dough. I must say that my learning curve with the Ankarsrum has been pretty steep. I started using the hook with maybe too much flour. The dough was more outside than inside of the bowl. It grew out of it. What a mess!! Yesterday I made another batch of bread, maybe the fifth or sixth try. Still not quite happy. It demands that I am present to prevent any dough getting out of the bowl, even with only one kilo wheat flour. I have been looking through several videos on TH-cam and finally I found your video. I thought that the roller should be in contact with the bowl in order to rotate. But no. It should be adjusted and moved throughout the kneading process. Looking forward to my next batch now. Thank you very much for your informative and pleasant presentation. Greetings from Norway.
Hi David, you are not alone. Many new owners mistakenly start with the hook. The mixer originally only came with roller and scraper (sometimes called "blade" instead of scraper). Ankarsrum added the hook primarily because Americans expected one and did not understand the function of the roller and scraper, which work exactly like a pair of hands in the bowl. This gives amazing dough quality due to gentle handling without tearing the gluten. Just like hands, the roller and scraper will press the dough and develop it to perfection. They need to flex to do that, so you are correct in that they should not be tight against the bowl. This is a common misconception. Now that you know this, you will get much better results and I am happy I could help! Blessings and happy baking! Michele I have several other recipes and videos using the Ankarsrum Assistent mixer on my website and on the TH-cam channel. Here are a couple to start: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/matrimonial-rolls-ankarsrum/ chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
A quicker way to divide the dough equally is to have 8 bread pans not 7, and then roll the dough into a log shape and cut it in half, and then each half in half again. Quick and easy.
Hello! I have an Ankarsrum mixer and have really enjoyed it. Your bread looks beautiful, and glad to know the proofing test:). I'm wondering if you are familiar with the concept of home milling? I learned about it some time ago now, and it has had big impacts on health and whole wheat flavor/texture. Grain oxidizes immediately after being cracked or ground and loses 90% of its nutrition. Whole grain flours in the stores are not actually whole grain, thus the heavy "brick-like" result (I used to try making pancakes with it when my kids were little). Just wanted to share; the freshly milled wheat makes very light and fluffy bread products! I look forward to seeing some of your other videos:). Thank you!
You are right, Pamela! Freshly milled wheat makes wonderful, light, and fluffy bread. I have a KoMo Fidibus 21 mill and it lives right on the kitchen counter, I use it so often.🌼 Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Oh wow, I'm going to search your vids for info on the KoMo. Just ordered the Mio; I'll have it the end of September. New subscriber, here! 🧡
@@heylookatmelookatme you will see my KoMo mill (I have the KoMo Fidibus 21) make an occasional appearance in bread making videos, but now that you mention it, I realize I have not done a dedicated video on grain mills. That's something I should think about. Thanks for the suggestion! Are you new to home milling? If so, you are going to LOVE the delicious flavor of freshly ground flour in your bread.~Michele
I don't know what pans she is using, but the one I have, the USA Aluminized Steel from Amazon is cheap and a very good pan. Easy to use and doesn't stick. I use a little oil in it, but others say you don't have to. This is a good video. I've baked a lot of bread over the last 2 decades or so and everything in here seems spot on. I'm not sure dough can rise "too much" but I guess it doesn't need to rise as long. Now, I did work in a pizza place once where the counter fridge unit we were using went out and the dough got warm and hard to work with (it probably rose too much!!). But pizza dough is a bit more finicky. Just punch down, kneed again, and let rise for a very short period. Then bake.
I received my Ankarsrum the last few days. It’s such an amazing kitchen helper. I love your large bowl you let your dough rest in. Could you please tell me where you purchased your bowl?
Congratulations, Suzanne! You will enjoy your new mixer - it is a wonderful machine. The very large bowl I put the dough in to rise is a McCoy pottery mixing bowl, it's an antique. I inherited a few from my Grandma, but you can often find McCoy pottery in antique stores, thrift shops, and on Craigslist and FaceBook Marketplace. I hope you find one! ~Michele
I only started baking bread about a month ago. I bake four loaves at a time. I'm looking at purchasing this mixer vs kitchen aid 7 at proline. I'm liking how Ankarshum mimicks hand kneading. can you please share what you put your loaves in after they're baked and where you get whatever you use for them?
Hi Sandra, you picked a good time to learn to bake bread. 🌷If you do go with the Ankarsrum Assistent, I think you will be impressed with the way it kneads. I've heard good things about the KitchenAid Proline, also, but have to admit I think the Ankarsrum does a superior job with bread. And it's great for a lot of other kitchen tasks as well. I'll share a link to the blog post with a printable shopping comparison in case you haven't seen it. Be sure to scroll down below the pictures of the mixers to find the shopping comparison. I think you'll find it very helpful. chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/ As for storing bread, I keep one loaf out for immediate use and freeze the rest. Here is the video showing how to do that: th-cam.com/video/jBFen9L8ToQ/w-d-xo.html Or are you asking about the trays in the video? I found those at Home Goods or Ross a couple of years ago. They're not really for food, more for carrying a meal on a plate. Blessings, Michele 🌸
Michele, thank you for bringing us there wonderful recipes. Please show us how to back with an potato starter. Wheat and flour not even to mention yeast. Is becoming a problem around the world. What about all those scrumptious jams? Thank you 💐🙏🇺🇲
Hello Ace! Thank you always for your kind comments. You always have something nice to say and I appreciate it. Thank you for your suggestions! I keep a starter called Everlasting Yeast, have you heard of it? It is an old type of sourdough that is fed potatoes and flour. You still need flour to feed it and bake the bread. Jams are easy. And fun. They add pizzazz to otherwise plain meals. Thanks again for your thoughts and ideas, I really mean it. ~Michele
I would love to see the Everlasting yeast on one of your videos. Boy-O-Boy do we need anything lately to add to our "prepper pantries." I started storing my dry yeast in the refrigerator, but with all the talk about blackouts it stay scary to think we might not have that luxury then. Many blessings 💐
Hi Michele, as usual, your bread looks so amazing. There will be a lot of very happy people when they enjoy the bread. Of the three mixer methods, which one did you prefer? All I know are the KitchenAid mixers. I've never seen a Bosch or Ankarsrum in the shops. I love your big earthenware mixing bowl, too. Have a good day, and thanks again.
Thank you, Sashine. You're sweet! My kids are grown and out of the house, so I stocked the freezer and my husband is more than pleased with all of the baking I've been doing of late. Personally, I would say the Ankarsrum is my favorite, but the Bosch makes beautiful bread too. And I used my KitchenAid for small batches (1-2 loaves) of bread for years and was very happy with it. I LOVE my Grandma's McCoy bowls! They are like treasure in my kitchen, and I was fortunate to find more pieces at yard sales over the years so I have a nice collection of bowls residing in the soffit above my kitchen cupboards. 🌼Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Hi Michele, thanks for telling me about the McCoy earthenware bowls. I had never heard of them, so I looked them up. I have a couple of very interesting earthenware bowls, but none as big as the one in your video (although two are not too far off in size). One I really treasure is a light blue mixing bowl that was my mother's. It has raised boats and clouds. The clouds have a face and they are blowing wind at the sail of the boats. I'm glad you've been able to find such a nice collection of bowls over the years. Have a good day!
This a great video and your bread looks delicious. I just baked my first two loaves of bread with my Ank and I love it. I wasn't positive I had the dough right but the bread turned out really good. Do you ever freeze your dough to bake as you need fresh bread? I'm trying to decide whether to clear out the freezer in our refrigerator for bread only or just reserve a shelf for dough.
Hello! Have you used the grain mill attachment yet? If so, how well does it work? I just bought my first Ankarsrum mixer TODAY! I’m just starting my bread making journey. 🍞🩵 From Michigan, USA
Congratulations on your new mixer! The general consensus on the grain mill attachment is that it doesn't grind fine enough. Some people use it as a coffee bean grinder.
I usually only bake by hand, but have just bought the ankarsrum to do bigger batches. Do you find that you get enough aeration in the dough for a more open structure? Wondering if the dough hook gets more air through?
Are you asking about yeast bread or sourdough? Either way, the Ankarsrum will do a wonderful job. The roller and scraper and much more gentle on the gluten structure than a traditional dough hook, although there are folks who use and love the hook. Really it comes down to experimenting with your particular recipe and learning to read the dough.~Michele
I have this mixer! I got it *decades* ago when it used to be called something different - I think it's a DLX? I was wondering why you don't use the dough hook to make bread? I haven't made bread in quite a while but I think I used the hook instead. Also, I want to be sure I understand : do you let the roller move freely the whole time you are at the kneading stage or do you lock it in place as you move it?
This mixer has gone through several name changes, funnily enough. Yours is perhaps a Magic Mill DLX? I have one of those, too. It is white with light up control knobs. As to the dough hook question... The roller and scraper work so extremely well, I don't use the dough hook. In fact, my older Magic Mill DLX didn't even come with a hook. The manufacturer began offering the dough hook simply because people (customers) seemed to expect it. But if you haven't tried the roller and scraper you need to give it a try! When you position the roller, it doesn't "lock" in the traditional sense of the word. Tightening the screw on the arm prevents the roller from hitting the side of the bowl, but it still moves freely towards the middle. It really does work like a pair of hands in the bowl. It is a beautiful design that works well! ~Michele
Wow those look great! I’ve barely started baking but so far I’ve only made hard bread and rolls that tasted like yeast they were hard as well. I have a kitchen aid but it jumps around with the dough hook when I go over 2. So I’m looking into the Bosh and now the ankarsrum which seems like the better investment. In which order did you get your machines?
Both the Bosch and Ankarsrum are good choices. Here is a link to more information about both: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/ I created a printable shopping comparison that you can refer to and a video comparing the KA, Bosch and Ankarsrum, in case you haven't seen it. I have had all three for a long time. Decades. Let me know if you have any more questions about any of the mixers. 🌸Michele
Very nice video. I would have like to see more of the action of the mixing while you were adding things. I’ve never seen one of these mixers and it’s hard to imagine how it mixes.
That is a good point, thanks for letting me know. I will keep it in mind for future videos. You're right, this mixer is different and it is helpful to see what is happening in the bowl. Thank you for your comment. 🌼 Michele
Getting excited about making bread and in the research process. Wheat or gluten allergy can be attributed to introducing whole wheat at 'to young of age,' same as peanut butter allergies. They are difficult to digest, I have been reading. Also, whole wheat is calcium stripping? So, the addition of calcium carbonate (lime), as in corn, is supposed to help? Thanks, Lex
Hi Lex, welcome to the wonderful world of home bread making! I haven't heard of using lime with wheat, only corn. If you're very interested in this subject you might take up sourdough as the sourdough fermentation process is especially beneficial for neutralizing phytic acid which prevents mineral absorption. Or try using sprouted flour. If you want to stick with yeast baking, using multiple rises will give additional time for fermentation to take place and render your bread more digestible. Most any bread recipe can be improved by allowing the dough 2 in-bowl rises + 1 pan rise. I often do this with this recipe, as a matter of a fact. ~Michele
I bake a lot of bread, primarily sourdough, but yeast breads for at least 40 years. It would be awesome if you used gram measurements in your recipes! Thanks.
Hi pspierce, I appreciate your input, thank you. I agree, metric measurements are important to include in recipes. The printable recipe on my website should offer a button that instantly converts to metric measurements. It is glitching and my tech guy is working on it. Here is the link so you can come back and hopefully find it has been fixed soon: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/ Thanks again, Michele 🌸
The 6220 is an excellent machine. The only difference between the 6220 made in 2017 and the 6230 current model is the knobs are plastic. The newer model has metal knobs. If you're in the US it doesn't make any difference as far as how the machine works. If you're in Europe, there was an increase in wattage. But either way, you're going to love your machine. Blessings, Michele
Hi Santosh, I don't have a way to measure the micron size of the flour, but I can tell you it is very fine. So fine it feels soft to touch. If you are considering a grain mill, take a look at this link. This is the mill I own. I have had it since about 2010 and it is used often. I am very happy with it. Blessings, Michele www.gopjn.com/t/8-12416-273845-206096?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpleasanthillgrain.com%2Fkomo-fidibus-21-grain-mill-flour-grinder
Just discovered your channel and love it! Can you tell me what the flour wand you used is, and where you purchased it? Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Of course! It really is a fun tool. Once you have one you'll enjoy it so much. Here is a link for you. Blessings and thank your very kind comment, DH. 🌼 Michele ➡️ Purchase a Flour Wand shop.kingarthurbaking.com/ite...
Greetings. Congratulations on your success. I really enjoy all your video. That said, I'll get right to the point. I wish your recipe measurements were in grams and not cups for a number of reasons.
Alright. I got a "first time making bread" story for you. Its actually my first 3 attempts... So. Lets start from the day i first tried to give it a go. No mixers. No tips n tricks from mom. Just me, youtube, and some old flour I had. And when I say old, I mean, I bought it, fell into a roughly 3 to 4 year depression. Im sure i mixed all the ingredients properly, but apparently, flour has an expiration date when it is stored improperly for just under half a decade. The "dough" would not mix to the right consistancy, no matter how long i mixed, or what i added, it was forever a sticky glob. I threw that mess in the trash. Round 2 Buy new flour. Make sure its bread flour just to be sure! Go thru all the steps. This time it feels like dough!!! Yyyaaaayyyy!! Right!? Wrong. It would not rise. After 3 hours of waiting for SOMETHING, i threw that dough away. Back to store, grab different kind of yeast. Round 3. Everything was going GREAT. Dough feels fantastic! Its rising beautifully!! I grab the pam, spray the pan, let rise for second time. Pop it in the oven. Everything is GREAT!!. Finally!! It is time to pull out the loaf. It looks beautiful. Like PERFECT YALL!! as im setting it on top of the stove, i see it.... my bottle of pam... now that im looking at it, it seems a bit tooooo yellow.... Oh no.... It was no name brand oven cleaner..... My PERFECT loaf.... 😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂 Gotta say tho, i sure am working thru my issues with failure.... its definately much easier for me to try again now than it used to be 😊 I used to not even try due to fear of failure so this has been good for me.
My mouth is hanging open, Alicia! I would never laugh, because I understand the frustration and disappointment. Oh my, oh my. That was a rough start to your bread making journey. Keep at it, making bread is teaches us things. It's almost like being a parent. You nurture this creature and hope it turns out well. It will, in the end. Thank you for sharing your story, I appreciate it very much. Blessings to you on beautiful batches of bread in your future. Love, Michele
Hi Amanda, the purple is drop dead gorgeous. I think it's called lilac. The color is discontinued, but you may be able to find one on eBay if you keep watching. There is a FB group devoted to the mixer, called Ankarsrum Mixer Fans - USA. Once in a while, someone will sell a mixer through the group, so if you want you could join the group and keep a sharp watch for the lilac mixer. 💜 Michele
It depemds on what you plan to use it for. I believe there are more attachments available for the Bosch, but that may not matter if your main intended use is for bread and cookies. I created a printable shopping guide with side by side comparison of the 3 mixers. Unfortunately we can't share links on TH-cam anymore, but if you go to my website chocolateboxcottage.tv and search for KitchenAid vs Bosch it will come up. ~ Michele
I have a Kitchen Aid 5 qt bowl lift my friend that has family restaurants want to sell me her spear Ankasrum mixer for $700 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Hi Rico, I can understand that. Metric measurements are now available on the printable recipes at my website. Still, part of the process of becoming an accomplished home baker involves learning cues to recognizing what the dough is doing and what it needs. I hope the tips I shared in the video are helpful for that. Thank you for stopping by and watching and thank you for your comment. It gave me a push to find a way to add metric measurements to my recipes. Blessings, Michele chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
You can use all whole wheat, I simply help bakers make the transition less painful for their families who might not be on board by starting with part all-purpose flour. Here's the link to the post which includes a scale for adjustments based on how much whole wheat flour you want to use. There is a printable recipe to make it easy: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
I wouldn't call it tacky. It does have a retro feel however. It's not small either. Everyone is going crazy for it because of how well it kneads. And it's fairly new to North America. My mother in law just got one for us and herself. It really is amazing.
I got my Kitchen Aid as a wedding gift 42 years ago and while it still works, I’ve outgrown its capabilities. My Ankarsrum doesn’t overheat, dance, and the dough doesn’t climb up the roller or hook. It can handle stiff rye bread dough or pie crust.
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I am a brand new view and am going to subscribe. This is by far the very best demonstration on using the Ankarsrum Mixer for bread making. Over all excellent! I bought an Ankarsrum in 2023 and have been trying to learn how it is used. So far every whole wheat loaf I’ve made with it has been heavy and with an aftertaste. I am 61 and have been making bread for over 40 years off and on. I was just about ready to purchase a different mixer because i am so disheartened. I used the kitchen aid for years, and before that by hand (my very favorite way). But like many my age with arthritis I turned to a mixer. But the kitchen aid was very limiting. I can’t wait to try the way you used this mixer. You are very encouraging. Can’t wait to break out the flour tomorrow. I was holding off trying my hand at sourdough until I was more confident with my Ankarsrum. Love your videos. I watched the one comparing mixers first and then this one. So glad I did.
I have an Ank mixer. and I am so grateful for all of the videos I’ve been watching on TH-cam. Your video is awesome it taught me a lot. I’m glad there is a fairly good number of people who have this mixer and are sharing their experiences. Thank you
I'm glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your mixer! ~Michele
My kitchenaid could never. lol I just ordered the ankarsrum so I'm excitedly watching a bunch of the videos featuring them.
Well now you have gone and done it! I really want to get one of those Ankarsrum Assistant mixers! Lovely videos. I have been baking for 35 years but never baked bread until about a little over a year ago. I consider myself still new at it and I have had my share of “bricks” but I am determined to master it. Thank you for the videos, they really help.
Oh dear, LOL! What have I done? You'll get the hang of bread, too, baking is in your blood. This mixer is a dream, I will admit - worth saving up for. Have you seen the comparison video between the Ankarsrum, Bosch, and KitchenAid? I'll add the link for you. Also, check out the accompanying blog post. It has even more info to add to your mixer info overload. Blessings, Michele
mixer comparison video:
th-cam.com/video/aXueK7J6tp4/w-d-xo.html
blog post with printable shopping comparison:chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/
@@ChocolateBoxCottagehave you tried this mixer with specialty flours? I have to make gluten free bread and I was wondering how well it would do.
Thank you so much I enjoyed and learned .
I m alérgica to wheat do you have any video Gluten, free bread
You're welcome! I'm sorry, I do not have gluten-free recipes. Blessings, Michele
"BRICK" would be an understatement in describing my first whole wheat loaf. Also, the sliding scale was very helpful. Thanks for getting to the point early on in your video, and listing the amount of ingredients, not just the ingredients. Too many so called cooking channels don't do this. I would have been short on the buttermilk required!
We've all baked at least one brick along the way! I'm glad you are finding the recipe helpful. You can also print it out from my website. Here's the link: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
🌸 Michele
I love my Ankarsrum mixer. It does it all. Well worth the price.
A wonderful machine!
We agreed this was a very delicious recipe. Thanks
Great video, Michele!
Thank you! Means a lot coming from you. 🙂Michele
Another great video! So easy to understand and follow. My mixer arrived today, I am so excited for the unboxing but wanted to watch your video first. Thank you for the inspiration to take the leap and go for it. You are the perfect mentor. Many Thanks!
Glad it was helpful to you, Deb! Since you're brand new to the Ankarsrum, you might want to start with a smaller batch. You could use the recipe from my KA video and make 2 loaves a few times to start with. Here is the link to that recipe: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-kitchenaid-mixer/
you're the first, and ONLY, person I've seen do the two finger test. I didn't know you couldn't let it rise extra time either. lol Yes, I'm new to bread baking. actually, biscuits are the only baking I'd ever done until last month. my bread has been delicious every time but not always soft. I think I've figured that one out though, with experiementing.
Really! The finger poke test is SO helpful! It can be hard to tell when your dough is ready for the next step. The poke test takes the guesswork out. Being able to turn out a good batch of biscuits is a great skill to have. 😋Keep baking, your baker's intuition is developing. 🦋Michele
How beautiful is that bread. It looks so delicious and props to your friend for the yummy jam, how nice❤ loved your video. I finally ordered mine and it will be here soon, can’t wait. I ordered the yellow and have named her Sunshine 🌞
How exciting! Sunshine is the perfect name for her! 💛☀️💛 You are going to have so much fun baking with your beautiful new mixer!! 🌸Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage thank you so much.
Dear Michele, I bought the Ankarsrum one month ago after my old Kenwood Major began having issues with larger dough. I must say that my learning curve with the Ankarsrum has been pretty steep. I started using the hook with maybe too much flour. The dough was more outside than inside of the bowl. It grew out of it. What a mess!! Yesterday I made another batch of bread, maybe the fifth or sixth try. Still not quite happy. It demands that I am present to prevent any dough getting out of the bowl, even with only one kilo wheat flour. I have been looking through several videos on TH-cam and finally I found your video. I thought that the roller should be in contact with the bowl in order to rotate. But no. It should be adjusted and moved throughout the kneading process. Looking forward to my next batch now. Thank you very much for your informative and pleasant presentation. Greetings from Norway.
Hi David, you are not alone. Many new owners mistakenly start with the hook. The mixer originally only came with roller and scraper (sometimes called "blade" instead of scraper). Ankarsrum added the hook primarily because Americans expected one and did not understand the function of the roller and scraper, which work exactly like a pair of hands in the bowl. This gives amazing dough quality due to gentle handling without tearing the gluten. Just like hands, the roller and scraper will press the dough and develop it to perfection. They need to flex to do that, so you are correct in that they should not be tight against the bowl. This is a common misconception. Now that you know this, you will get much better results and I am happy I could help! Blessings and happy baking! Michele
I have several other recipes and videos using the Ankarsrum Assistent mixer on my website and on the TH-cam channel. Here are a couple to start:
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/matrimonial-rolls-ankarsrum/
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
Thank you again. I will definitely look into your other videos and some of your recipes on your website. Subscribed.
Hi your bread looks delicious to you and your family stay safe bye.
Thank you kindly, Sandra, I appreciate your good wishes! Take care! ~Michele
A quicker way to divide the dough equally is to have 8 bread pans not 7, and then roll the dough into a log shape and cut it in half, and then each half in half again. Quick and easy.
Yes! You certainly can do that if you don't mind smaller loaves. Blessings, Michele
Thanks for sharing. Should I slice the bread and freeze or freeze it whole?
I see it done different ways
What size is your pans for this mix.Very good videos. Thanks
Hello! I have an Ankarsrum mixer and have really enjoyed it. Your bread looks beautiful, and glad to know the proofing test:). I'm wondering if you are familiar with the concept of home milling? I learned about it some time ago now, and it has had big impacts on health and whole wheat flavor/texture. Grain oxidizes immediately after being cracked or ground and loses 90% of its nutrition. Whole grain flours in the stores are not actually whole grain, thus the heavy "brick-like" result (I used to try making pancakes with it when my kids were little). Just wanted to share; the freshly milled wheat makes very light and fluffy bread products! I look forward to seeing some of your other videos:). Thank you!
You are right, Pamela! Freshly milled wheat makes wonderful, light, and fluffy bread. I have a KoMo Fidibus 21 mill and it lives right on the kitchen counter, I use it so often.🌼 Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Oh wow, I'm going to search your vids for info on the KoMo. Just ordered the Mio; I'll have it the end of September. New subscriber, here! 🧡
@@heylookatmelookatme you will see my KoMo mill (I have the KoMo Fidibus 21) make an occasional appearance in bread making videos, but now that you mention it, I realize I have not done a dedicated video on grain mills. That's something I should think about. Thanks for the suggestion! Are you new to home milling? If so, you are going to LOVE the delicious flavor of freshly ground flour in your bread.~Michele
I don't know what pans she is using, but the one I have, the USA Aluminized Steel from Amazon is cheap and a very good pan. Easy to use and doesn't stick. I use a little oil in it, but others say you don't have to. This is a good video. I've baked a lot of bread over the last 2 decades or so and everything in here seems spot on. I'm not sure dough can rise "too much" but I guess it doesn't need to rise as long. Now, I did work in a pizza place once where the counter fridge unit we were using went out and the dough got warm and hard to work with (it probably rose too much!!). But pizza dough is a bit more finicky. Just punch down, kneed again, and let rise for a very short period. Then bake.
Good to know that about pizza dough!
I received my Ankarsrum the last few days. It’s such an amazing kitchen helper. I love your large bowl you let your dough rest in. Could you please tell me where you purchased your bowl?
Congratulations, Suzanne! You will enjoy your new mixer - it is a wonderful machine. The very large bowl I put the dough in to rise is a McCoy pottery mixing bowl, it's an antique. I inherited a few from my Grandma, but you can often find McCoy pottery in antique stores, thrift shops, and on Craigslist and FaceBook Marketplace. I hope you find one! ~Michele
I only started baking bread about a month ago. I bake four loaves at a time. I'm looking at purchasing this mixer vs kitchen aid 7 at proline. I'm liking how Ankarshum mimicks hand kneading.
can you please share what you put your loaves in after they're baked and where you get whatever you use for them?
Hi Sandra, you picked a good time to learn to bake bread. 🌷If you do go with the Ankarsrum Assistent, I think you will be impressed with the way it kneads. I've heard good things about the KitchenAid Proline, also, but have to admit I think the Ankarsrum does a superior job with bread. And it's great for a lot of other kitchen tasks as well. I'll share a link to the blog post with a printable shopping comparison in case you haven't seen it. Be sure to scroll down below the pictures of the mixers to find the shopping comparison. I think you'll find it very helpful.
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/
As for storing bread, I keep one loaf out for immediate use and freeze the rest. Here is the video showing how to do that:
th-cam.com/video/jBFen9L8ToQ/w-d-xo.html
Or are you asking about the trays in the video? I found those at Home Goods or Ross a couple of years ago. They're not really for food, more for carrying a meal on a plate.
Blessings,
Michele 🌸
Michele, thank you for bringing us there wonderful recipes. Please show us how to back with an potato starter. Wheat and flour not even to mention yeast. Is becoming a problem around the world. What about all those scrumptious jams? Thank you 💐🙏🇺🇲
Hello Ace! Thank you always for your kind comments. You always have something nice to say and I appreciate it. Thank you for your suggestions! I keep a starter called Everlasting Yeast, have you heard of it? It is an old type of sourdough that is fed potatoes and flour. You still need flour to feed it and bake the bread. Jams are easy. And fun. They add pizzazz to otherwise plain meals. Thanks again for your thoughts and ideas, I really mean it. ~Michele
I would love to see the Everlasting yeast on one of your videos. Boy-O-Boy do we need anything lately to add to our "prepper pantries." I started storing my dry yeast in the refrigerator, but with all the talk about blackouts it stay scary to think we might not have that luxury then. Many blessings 💐
@@Famcke thank you for the suggestion. I'll keep it in mind for a future video. Blessings, Michele
Thank you.
You're welcome! 🌻 Michele
Hi Michele, as usual, your bread looks so amazing. There will be a lot of very happy people when they enjoy the bread. Of the three mixer methods, which one did you prefer? All I know are the KitchenAid mixers. I've never seen a Bosch or Ankarsrum in the shops. I love your big earthenware mixing bowl, too. Have a good day, and thanks again.
Thank you, Sashine. You're sweet! My kids are grown and out of the house, so I stocked the freezer and my husband is more than pleased with all of the baking I've been doing of late. Personally, I would say the Ankarsrum is my favorite, but the Bosch makes beautiful bread too. And I used my KitchenAid for small batches (1-2 loaves) of bread for years and was very happy with it.
I LOVE my Grandma's McCoy bowls! They are like treasure in my kitchen, and I was fortunate to find more pieces at yard sales over the years so I have a nice collection of bowls residing in the soffit above my kitchen cupboards. 🌼Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Hi Michele, thanks for telling me about the McCoy earthenware bowls. I had never heard of them, so I looked them up. I have a couple of very interesting earthenware bowls, but none as big as the one in your video (although two are not too far off in size). One I really treasure is a light blue mixing bowl that was my mother's. It has raised boats and clouds. The clouds have a face and they are blowing wind at the sail of the boats. I'm glad you've been able to find such a nice collection of bowls over the years. Have a good day!
@@sashineb.2114 I've not seen any like that. They sound beautiful! Thank you for the good wishes for a good day - same to you!! ☺Michele
This a great video and your bread looks delicious. I just baked my first two loaves of bread with my Ank and I love it. I wasn't positive I had the dough right but the bread turned out really good.
Do you ever freeze your dough to bake as you need fresh bread? I'm trying to decide whether to clear out the freezer in our refrigerator for bread only or just reserve a shelf for dough.
Congrats on a successful bake! Freezing raw dough requires a separate recipe. I might have to do a video on that. Thanks for the suggestion! 🌷Michele
Hello! Have you used the grain mill attachment yet? If so, how well does it work? I just bought my first Ankarsrum mixer TODAY! I’m just starting my bread making journey. 🍞🩵 From Michigan, USA
Congratulations on your new mixer! The general consensus on the grain mill attachment is that it doesn't grind fine enough. Some people use it as a coffee bean grinder.
I usually only bake by hand, but have just bought the ankarsrum to do bigger batches. Do you find that you get enough aeration in the dough for a more open structure? Wondering if the dough hook gets more air through?
Are you asking about yeast bread or sourdough? Either way, the Ankarsrum will do a wonderful job. The roller and scraper and much more gentle on the gluten structure than a traditional dough hook, although there are folks who use and love the hook. Really it comes down to experimenting with your particular recipe and learning to read the dough.~Michele
Buscando reviews ahora la quiero comprar y para mis manos con artritis 🎉
This mixer does a good job kneading bread dough. It is gentle just like your hands.
Ma'am you are using the small loaf pans, how would you do this for a Pullman pan?
Donna Lane
Kingman Az
I have this mixer! I got it *decades* ago when it used to be called something different - I think it's a DLX? I was wondering why you don't use the dough hook to make bread? I haven't made bread in quite a while but I think I used the hook instead. Also, I want to be sure I understand : do you let the roller move freely the whole time you are at the kneading stage or do you lock it in place as you move it?
This mixer has gone through several name changes, funnily enough. Yours is perhaps a Magic Mill DLX? I have one of those, too. It is white with light up control knobs.
As to the dough hook question...
The roller and scraper work so extremely well, I don't use the dough hook. In fact, my older Magic Mill DLX didn't even come with a hook. The manufacturer began offering the dough hook simply because people (customers) seemed to expect it. But if you haven't tried the roller and scraper you need to give it a try! When you position the roller, it doesn't "lock" in the traditional sense of the word. Tightening the screw on the arm prevents the roller from hitting the side of the bowl, but it still moves freely towards the middle. It really does work like a pair of hands in the bowl. It is a beautiful design that works well! ~Michele
Wow those look great! I’ve barely started baking but so far I’ve only made hard bread and rolls that tasted like yeast they were hard as well. I have a kitchen aid but it jumps around with the dough hook when I go over 2. So I’m looking into the Bosh and now the ankarsrum which seems like the better investment. In which order did you get your machines?
Both the Bosch and Ankarsrum are good choices. Here is a link to more information about both: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/kitchenaid-vs-bosch-vs-ankarsrum/ I created a printable shopping comparison that you can refer to and a video comparing the KA, Bosch and Ankarsrum, in case you haven't seen it. I have had all three for a long time. Decades. Let me know if you have any more questions about any of the mixers. 🌸Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I’ll review that thanks 😊
Very nice video. I would have like to see more of the action of the mixing while you were adding things. I’ve never seen one of these mixers and it’s hard to imagine how it mixes.
That is a good point, thanks for letting me know. I will keep it in mind for future videos. You're right, this mixer is different and it is helpful to see what is happening in the bowl. Thank you for your comment. 🌼 Michele
Getting excited about making bread and in the research process. Wheat or gluten allergy can be attributed to introducing whole wheat at 'to young of age,' same as peanut butter allergies. They are difficult to digest, I have been reading. Also, whole wheat is calcium stripping? So, the addition of calcium carbonate (lime), as in corn, is supposed to help? Thanks, Lex
Hi Lex, welcome to the wonderful world of home bread making! I haven't heard of using lime with wheat, only corn. If you're very interested in this subject you might take up sourdough as the sourdough fermentation process is especially beneficial for neutralizing phytic acid which prevents mineral absorption. Or try using sprouted flour.
If you want to stick with yeast baking, using multiple rises will give additional time for fermentation to take place and render your bread more digestible. Most any bread recipe can be improved by allowing the dough 2 in-bowl rises + 1 pan rise. I often do this with this recipe, as a matter of a fact. ~Michele
Use sprouted flours 👍🏼 much easier to digest and more nutritious
I bake a lot of bread, primarily sourdough, but yeast breads for at least 40 years. It would be awesome if you used gram measurements in your recipes! Thanks.
Hi pspierce, I appreciate your input, thank you. I agree, metric measurements are important to include in recipes. The printable recipe on my website should offer a button that instantly converts to metric measurements. It is glitching and my tech guy is working on it. Here is the link so you can come back and hopefully find it has been fixed soon:
chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
Thanks again, Michele 🌸
ls it ok to buy 6220 model now? (It made 2017.)
The 6220 is an excellent machine. The only difference between the 6220 made in 2017 and the 6230 current model is the knobs are plastic. The newer model has metal knobs. If you're in the US it doesn't make any difference as far as how the machine works. If you're in Europe, there was an increase in wattage. But either way, you're going to love your machine. Blessings, Michele
I would like to have the recioe in grams please. Congratulations!!
What is the micron size of ground powder
Hi Santosh, I don't have a way to measure the micron size of the flour, but I can tell you it is very fine. So fine it feels soft to touch. If you are considering a grain mill, take a look at this link. This is the mill I own. I have had it since about 2010 and it is used often. I am very happy with it. Blessings, Michele
www.gopjn.com/t/8-12416-273845-206096?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpleasanthillgrain.com%2Fkomo-fidibus-21-grain-mill-flour-grinder
Just discovered your channel and love it! Can you tell me what the flour wand you used is, and where you purchased it? Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Of course! It really is a fun tool. Once you have one you'll enjoy it so much. Here is a link for you. Blessings and thank your very kind comment, DH. 🌼 Michele
➡️ Purchase a Flour Wand shop.kingarthurbaking.com/ite...
Greetings. Congratulations on your success. I really enjoy all your video. That said, I'll get right to the point. I wish your recipe measurements were in grams and not cups for a number of reasons.
I appreciate that. I hope at some point soon to be able to include metric measurements, but I am not there yet. Michele
What size is your bowl?
Where did you find a pink one??
Don't you love the color? It's now discontinued. You might be able to find one on eBay if you keep a sharp eye out. ~ Michele
What size are your bread pans?
My loaf pans are 8.5x4.5 inches.
Alright. I got a "first time making bread" story for you. Its actually my first 3 attempts...
So. Lets start from the day i first tried to give it a go. No mixers. No tips n tricks from mom. Just me, youtube, and some old flour I had.
And when I say old, I mean, I bought it, fell into a roughly 3 to 4 year depression.
Im sure i mixed all the ingredients properly, but apparently, flour has an expiration date when it is stored improperly for just under half a decade. The "dough" would not mix to the right consistancy, no matter how long i mixed, or what i added, it was forever a sticky glob. I threw that mess in the trash.
Round 2
Buy new flour. Make sure its bread flour just to be sure! Go thru all the steps. This time it feels like dough!!! Yyyaaaayyyy!! Right!? Wrong. It would not rise. After 3 hours of waiting for SOMETHING, i threw that dough away.
Back to store, grab different kind of yeast.
Round 3.
Everything was going GREAT. Dough feels fantastic! Its rising beautifully!!
I grab the pam, spray the pan, let rise for second time. Pop it in the oven. Everything is GREAT!!.
Finally!! It is time to pull out the loaf. It looks beautiful. Like PERFECT YALL!!
as im setting it on top of the stove, i see it.... my bottle of pam... now that im looking at it, it seems a bit tooooo yellow....
Oh no....
It was no name brand oven cleaner.....
My PERFECT loaf....
😂😭😂😭😂😭😂😭😂
Gotta say tho, i sure am working thru my issues with failure.... its definately much easier for me to try again now than it used to be 😊
I used to not even try due to fear of failure so this has been good for me.
My mouth is hanging open, Alicia! I would never laugh, because I understand the frustration and disappointment. Oh my, oh my. That was a rough start to your bread making journey. Keep at it, making bread is teaches us things. It's almost like being a parent. You nurture this creature and hope it turns out well. It will, in the end. Thank you for sharing your story, I appreciate it very much. Blessings to you on beautiful batches of bread in your future. Love, Michele
We’ll now I want one. But I want the purple. ;(
Hi Amanda, the purple is drop dead gorgeous. I think it's called lilac. The color is discontinued, but you may be able to find one on eBay if you keep watching. There is a FB group devoted to the mixer, called Ankarsrum Mixer Fans - USA. Once in a while, someone will sell a mixer through the group, so if you want you could join the group and keep a sharp watch for the lilac mixer. 💜 Michele
7 loaves, 21 cups flour (7 whole wheat/14 plain flour). 2:1 ratio, 3 cups per loaf..., got it.
Between the Bosch and the Ankarsum what one is more versatile? Since you have used both you would have a better idea. Thank you
It depemds on what you plan to use it for. I believe there are more attachments available for the Bosch, but that may not matter if your main intended use is for bread and cookies. I created a printable shopping guide with side by side comparison of the 3 mixers. Unfortunately we can't share links on TH-cam anymore, but if you go to my website chocolateboxcottage.tv and search for KitchenAid vs Bosch it will come up. ~ Michele
I have a Kitchen Aid 5 qt bowl lift my friend that has family restaurants want to sell me her spear Ankasrum mixer for $700 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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I’ve baked bread by weight so long this whole process males me uncomfortable……
Hi Rico, I can understand that. Metric measurements are now available on the printable recipes at my website. Still, part of the process of becoming an accomplished home baker involves learning cues to recognizing what the dough is doing and what it needs. I hope the tips I shared in the video are helpful for that. Thank you for stopping by and watching and thank you for your comment. It gave me a push to find a way to add metric measurements to my recipes. Blessings, Michele chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
Lost me at the white flour, as I'm looking for 100% whole wheat, as I've seen done by other bakers.
You can use all whole wheat, I simply help bakers make the transition less painful for their families who might not be on board by starting with part all-purpose flour. Here's the link to the post which includes a scale for adjustments based on how much whole wheat flour you want to use. There is a printable recipe to make it easy: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos/buttermilk-bread-ankarsrum-mixer/
Why are people going wild over this tacky little mixer? I guesss because the new kitchen aids are so loud and break down.
I wouldn't call it tacky. It does have a retro feel however. It's not small either. Everyone is going crazy for it because of how well it kneads. And it's fairly new to North America. My mother in law just got one for us and herself. It really is amazing.
I got my Kitchen Aid as a wedding gift 42 years ago and while it still works, I’ve outgrown its capabilities. My Ankarsrum doesn’t overheat, dance, and the dough doesn’t climb up the roller or hook. It can handle stiff rye bread dough or pie crust.
Where do you recommend to buy Ankarsrum mixer from
I really like this company. They're reputable and have good service. This is my affiliate link, so if you purchase using it I will receive a small payment at no cost to you: www.gopjn.com/t/8-12416-273845-206096?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpleasanthillgrain.com%2Fankarsrum-swedish-stand-mixer-heavy-duty-kitchen-mixer