1-800-896-3706
Retail & Industrial Bakery Equipment | Dough Tech
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Mail
  • Home
  • Products
    • Bread Moulders
    • Mixers
    • Divider Rounders
    • Dough Dividers
    • Intermediate Proofer
    • Conveyors
    • Water Meters
    • Oven Racks
    • Silos
  • Clients We Serve
    • Retail
    • Commercial
    • Industrial
  • About Us
  • Manufacturers
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Financing
  • Search
  • Menu
Mixing Pizza Dough

Mixing Pizza Dough: Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Crust

July 6, 2018/in News /by Ben

Mixing pizza dough in a stand mixer is the method of choice for many chefs. It’s faster and extremely effective at producing an even distribution of ingredients throughout the product. Are you interested in learning a few basic tips and tricks to improve your stand mixing skills for your next pizza party?

Follow the five guidelines below when mixing pizza dough in your stand mixer.

1. Weigh Your Ingredients

The best recipes call for ingredients by weight, not volume. Since flour can be compacted, you don’t want to use a measuring cup — you need a scale for the most precise amount. Invest in a kitchen scale so you use the right amount of ingredients every time!

2. Think About Your Choice of Flour

Flour is the main ingredient, and that means you should choose the type and brand wisely. All-purpose flour works, but if you’re going for texture, look for a high-protein flour. This will give you a chewier crust. For a softer crust, look for finely milled flour.

3. Start Mixing on Low Speed

Make sure you set up your stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. When you add the ingredients, turn the mixer on low at first. Slowly increase speed to medium as the dough ball is forming. All in all, this should take about 30 seconds. Once the dough is fully formed, let the mixer knead it for about eight minutes on medium to high speed.

4. Get Your Mix Just Right

Once you place all ingredients in your stand mixer and start the machine, keep an eye on the mixture and be prepared to tweak it as needed. If it looks too sticky, add a small amount of flour. If dough isn’t forming, you may need a bit more water.

You want dough that easily releases from the sides of the bowl. It’s a precise balance that will take practice and patience to get just right.

5. Finish with Hand Kneading

After you let the dough rest, finish mixing pizza dough by hand for best results. Knead and work the dough before stretching and rolling it out into your desired shape.

Upgrade Your Equipment

The best way to ensure you get superior results when mixing pizza dough in your stand mixer is to invest in the top mixing equipment available: Escher mixers. Depend on Dough Tech to match you to the mixer that meets your needs, whether you’re transitioning to commercial baking or you simply need a kitchen upgrade. We are here to guide you in the mixer-buying process.

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on Google+
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on Linkedin
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail

Archive

  • December 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • February 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017

Categories

  • Mixers
  • News
  • Personal
  • Reviews
  • Uncategorized

Facebook

Instagram

Follow Me!

Contact Us

    Address & Phone

    1211 S. Swaner Rd.

    Salt Lake City, Ut. 84104

    1-800 896-3706

    Hours Of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

    Saturday: Closed

    Sunday: Closed

    © Copyright 2019 Dough Tech
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
    • Mail
    4 Ways to Mix Cake Batter for Superior Results Mix Cake Batter for Superior Results Shortening or Butter Shortening or Butter in Your Baking — Which Is Better?
    Scroll to top