{"id":1759993,"date":"2022-04-29T15:58:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T20:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1759993"},"modified":"2024-06-30T21:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T02:13:20","slug":"we-tried-the-kitchenaid-bread-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/we-tried-the-kitchenaid-bread-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tried the KitchenAid Bread Bowl\u2014Here\u2019s What We Thought"},"content":{"rendered":"Anyone who\u2019s made bread at home knows the challenges of getting a perfect rise, an irresistibly crunchy crust and a tender, pillow-soft interior in a homemade loaf of bread.\r\n\r\nOver the years, our Test Kitchen tried various ways to create a bakery oven-like environment. Our first success gave us Crusty Homemade Bread<\/a>. We then tried a Dutch Oven version<\/a> that was equally as delicious. Both recipes are simple and give great results.\r\n\r\nThe only downside is all the back and forth between mixer and bowls and proofing vessels. But one gadget solves this hassle: the KitchenAid bread bowl<\/a> attachment.\r\n

What Is the KitchenAid Bread Bowl?<\/h2>\r\n\"Kitchenaid\r\n\r\nKitchenAid has added another must-have accessory<\/a> to their repertoire with this stunning bread bowl attachment<\/a>. This beautifully designed bowl does everything (mixing, proofing and baking) all in the same vessel.\r\n\r\nThe lid traps steam while your loaf is baking, and the ceramic bowl heats evenly to deliver delicious, bakery-style loaves every time. And, as with all KitchenAid attachments<\/a>, it's made to last. (Speaking of, have you tried this genius KitchenAid attachment organizer<\/a>?)\r\n

How We Tested the KitchenAid Bread Bowl<\/h2>\r\nRight out of the box, I loved the design of the KitchenAid bread bowl<\/a>. It comes in a grey color speckled with brown, which matched nicely with my stand mixer color<\/a>. Since I was anxious to try it out, I grabbed the instruction booklet and preheated the oven.\r\n\r\nFirst, fill the bowl with hot water and wipe it dry. Warmth is great for encouraging yeast<\/a> to grow. After a quick dry,\u00a0I set the bowl on my kitchen scale,<\/a> dropped in the baking ingredients<\/a> and then attached it to my mixer.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes, I popped on the lid and set the bowl aside to allow the bread dough to proof<\/a>. Lines etched inside the bowl make it easy to see when your dough has doubled in size.\r\n\r\nAfter punching down and shaping the dough, it goes back in the bowl to proof a second time.\r\n\r\nNow came the only tricky part of the whole operation. Before baking, you need to flip the dough gently onto the lid that is covered with parchment paper. My first attempt I realized I didn\u2019t flour the dough enough before the second rise, so it stuck a little to the bowl. It deflated some when I was trying to unstick it but eventually, I got it placed onto the lid. You then invert the bowl then and use it as the cover as you slid it into the oven.\r\n\r\nAfter baking for a time, you\u2019re supposed to remove the lid, which is where I ran into my second snag. Remember I said I didn\u2019t flour the top enough? Well, it came back to haunt me again. When the dough rose in the oven, it touched the bowl walls and stuck, so I had to gently cut around the bowl edge to loosen the bread.\r\n\r\nIt finished baking, uncovered, on the lid. While it wasn\u2019t the prettiest-looking bread, with its gnarly, mangled edges, it really was delicious.\r\n\r\nUndeterred, I took another stab the next morning. I made sure to flour the dough well this time and I had no issues with sticking. What I was rewarded with was a beautiful, golden-brown loaf with a crunchy exterior and tender crumb.\r\n

KitchenAid Bread Bowl Product Features<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe sturdy, chip-resistant ceramic KitchenAid bread bowl<\/a> attaches to all 4.5 and 5-quart tilt-head KitchenAid stand mixers. Its 5-quart capacity means you can make most bread recipes<\/a> calling for up to four cups of flour, which is roughly a pound loaf.\r\n\r\nThe bowl measures 8 and a 1\/2-inches wide by 7 and a 1\/2-inches high. It weighs a little over four pounds. This attachment is also oven-, microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe.\r\n\r\nDespite a few hiccups with my first loaf, I found a lot to love with each subsequent loaf and just a few minor drawbacks.\r\n

Pros:<\/h3>\r\n