A KitchenAid mixer.
The KitchenAid Attachment That Makes Homemade Bread (Almost) Effortless

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By ALLIE SIVAK
A person kneading dough.
While homemade bread requires a labor-intensive kneading process, KitchenAid mixers with their dough hook attachments, particularly the spiral dough hook, make the process easier.
A spiral dough hook attachment kneading dough in a bowl.
Unlike the standard C-shaped attachment, the spiral hook’s twirled design continuously presses the dough against the bottom of the mixing bowl, reducing kneading time.
A woman manually mixing dough in a stand mixer bowl.
Additionally, the spiral hook’s downward pushing action prevents the dough from sticking, allowing for continuous mixing until the completion of the kneading process.
A white stand mixer with a mixing bowl and attachments.
The spiral hook is especially ideal for larger batches of bread, but before obtaining the attachment, ensure your mixer is compatible with it and can handle the dough quantity.
Four bread loaves on a baking tray.
Moreover, you will need to reduce the mixing time that your recipe demands while using the spiral attachment and turn your mixer’s dial to setting 2 for optimal gluten development.
A silicon spatula.
It’s also crucial to note that using the spiral hook is not ideal for the initial mixing step. It’s better to use the paddle attachment or a spatula first to mix the dough.