Mixing Tips - KitchenAid 3KSMC895 Manual

MIXING TIPS

Using Your Recipes with the Mixer
There are a number of methods that can be
used for making cake with your KitchenAid
Stand Mixer�
For example, the "quick mix" method
(sometimes referred to as the "dump"
method) is ideal for simple cakes, such as
yellow cake and white cake� This method
calls for combining dry ingredients with most
or all liquid ingredients in one step�
More elaborate cakes, such as a torte,
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
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, see the
"Speed Control Guide�"
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Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to side
of bowl as possible, not directly into moving
beater�
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom of
bowl are not thoroughly mixed, then the
beater is not far enough into the bowl� See
the "Beater to Bowl Clearance" section�
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
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
speed only after mixture has thickened�
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