I bought this because I simply make bread too much to rely on my KitchenAid mixer. It protests too much when asking it to knead a big batch of bread. So…I’m keeping the KitchenAid for light duty, like cakes, and gluten free bread. The Ooni is for bread, and I actually made a batch using 4 lbs of flour, 12. 5% of which was rye. The Ooni didn’t break a sweat, and at 12 minutes, I stopped for fear of overkneading.
This mixer is fabulous. I use it primarily for sourdough. Within 7 minutes the dough is mixed well and has developed enough strength that I can skip all stretches and folds. . ;.
I love the looks Of this mixer. However, I need instructions on doors and time to mix different types of Dough. My first loaf overproof and It got so hot, it was very difficult to work with it. My second batch came out a lot better but, I felt blind running this machine. I want/need specifics and I can’t find much info on the mixer. Everything seems to be oriented for the pizza ovens. Please help!
Great mixer! Makes life so much easier & less mess! However, I so wish they would offer the option of purchasing a 2nd bowl. That being said, it's still a marvelous addition to my sourdough baking!
I've started recently to study to pass the CAP boulanger in France after making home bread for around 10 years and I had been using the Kitchen Aid. I realised that it wasn't that good to work the dough up until the quantities for the CAP studies demanded quality and precision. KitchenAid was failing big time for the quality I was looking for. I guess it works to make some other things. Once I started using the Ooni Halo, from the 1st time I was astonished and amazed by the way it develops the gluten without overheating the dough, keeping a good base temperature. Every time I use it I keep on saying: Best investment ever if you love making bread or pizza.
It's love, yes I love this machine. It makes a dough that impresses, and takes your baking up a notch. . . or two. I had a Kitchen Aide before for 20+ years, now they sit side by side on my counter. Worth every penny. ❤️