Machines for kneading dough. Review of the best models

Without such equipment as a kneader, there can not be any restaurant, cafe or bakery. The presence of aggregates of this type makes it possible to significantly speed up the process of making various kinds of baking and make the final product more qualitative. When choosing a dough mixer, you should pay attention not only to its design features, power and performance, but also to the manufacturer's brand. There are several types of aggregates of this type, enjoyed by the owners of bakeries of particular popularity.

Main types of equipment

All the machines for kneading the dough, sold on the modern market, are divided into equipment:

• Portional action. Such kneaders give out at once the necessary limited amount of dough. This species is most often used in small bakeries, restaurants and cafes.

• Continuous action. This is a very complex and constructive and expensive equipment, installed most often in large industries - bakeries, confectionery factories, etc. The dough from such an aggregate is continuously flowing.

Kinds on a way of kneading

Also equipment intended for baking is classified into:

• Spiral . Such units are used to prepare "heavy" types of dough: yeast, dumplings.

• Planetary . This kind is used for kneading a light puff, sand or biscuit dough.

There is one more type of such equipment - horizontal. Machines for kneading dough of this kind are installed in pelmeni. They are used to prepare the semi-finished product of the corresponding variety.

Among other things, modern machines for bakeries can differ in the manner of kneading. In some models, the bowl itself (the container for ingredients) rotates. In others, the dough is kneaded by a special working organ. Different modern dough mixers can also be distinguished by the design of the bowl cover. In some models it is solid, in some - latticed. The latter option allows you to add flour, water, etc. directly during the kneading test.

What to look for when buying

Thus, on what exactly the unit will be designed for, and also on what volumes of baking are supposed to be produced, the choice of such equipment as a kneading machine depends. Instructions for use are compulsorily attached to each model. In use, modern dough mixers are quite convenient, and the operator has to mainly monitor only the accuracy of the recipe, and from time to time switch the unit to the desired mode of operation.

Most popular brands

The best reviews from professional bakers can be heard about such models of kneading machines as:

• TMM-140.
• Ergo.
• MTM 65MNA.
• MT25.
• "Prima."

Тестомес ТММ-140.2: description

This planetary universal apparatus of batch action, despite its low cost, has established itself as a very reliable equipment with very good performance. It also comes from TMM-140 model, which is rather popular among professionals. The difference between these two units is only that TMM-140.2 has two rates of kneading. That is, working on it is even more convenient. The dough mixers of this brand can be used with stainless steel bowl or with a container made of ordinary carbon steel.

Technical characteristics of TMM-140.2 are as follows:

• Depth of immersion of the kneading organ - no more than 144 mm;

• Overall dimensions - 1280х850 mm;

• Maximum flour load - no more than 50 kg;

• Productivity - 550 kg / h;

• Mixing time - 6 minutes;

• Power consumption - 1.5 kW.

In general, this is a very convenient and productive kneader. The price for it can fluctuate around 100-101 thousand rubles. Deju, most likely, have to buy separately. Carbon costs about 17-18 thousand rubles, a container of stainless steel - 34-35 thousand rubles.

Models of Egro

This convenient kneading machine is specially designed for small bakeries, confectioneries and pizzerias. The unit of this brand can be used for mixing not only yeast, but also very steep dough for sheep. Its advantage, among other things, is the possibility of preparing the product in a very short period of time. If necessary, Egro aggregates can be used for mixing dumpling dough or baking confectionery.

Features of the construction of this machine are a non-removable tank and a combined method of kneading (in the unit rotates both the bowl and the working organ). All parts touching the test in Egro are made of stainless steel.

Specifications of the dough kneading machine of this brand has the following:

• Overall dimensions - 630х380х750;

• Power - 0.75 kW;

• Speeds - 1;

• Volume - 20-30 liters.

At the moment only three modifications of Egro are available: HS20 for 20 liters, HS30 for 30 liters and HS30A for 30 liters, operating from 380 V. The cost of kneading machines of this brand can fluctuate in the amount of 37-38 thousand rubles.

Kneading machines MTM 65MNA

In the unit, both the bowl and the working organ rotate simultaneously. Machines for kneading MTM 65 MNA for machines with a spiral type are referred to. Most often the aggregates of this brand are used for the preparation of wheat or rye yeast dough. The most popular among professionals use machines of this design "Torgmash", manufactured in Baranovichi.

In addition to the usual MTM 65 MNA models, the products sold without bowls are also on the market. Specifications dough kneading machine for the production of this brand has these:

• Dimensions - 1400х540х750;

• Productivity - 260 kg / h;

• Number of speeds - 1;

• Volume - 60 liters;

• Loading flour - 40 kg.

In the cover of the kneading bowl MTM 65 MNA there is a special hole in which you can add ingredients right during work, which is certainly very convenient. It is worth assembling this brand is not too expensive - about 52-53 thousand rubles.

Overview of MT-25

Compact spiral machines for kneading dough of this brand are usually installed in small bakeries or confectionery shops. When working, they rotate both the bowl and the spiral. Despite the small dimensions, the MT-25 units perfectly handle the kneading, including a very steep test.

There are two modifications to the equipment of this brand. Actually, the kneading machine itself MT-25 has one speed. On MT-25.01 it is possible to work at two speeds. This allows you to make pastries in a much wider range. The lid design of the equipment of this brand is very convenient. Add flour, water, etc. can be directly in the process of working through a special hole. The dough of the test in the model MT 25.01 is allowed to be produced, including in the programmed mode. In this case, the machine first runs at the same speed, and after a while (set by the operator) switches to the other.

Specifications kneading machine MT-25 (and MT 25.01) has these:

The cost of aggregates of this brand is about 100 thousand rubles.

Dough kneading machine "Prima"

These powerful industrial units are also designed for kneading the test in intensive mode. This allows you to compensate for the shortcomings of low-grade flour, speed up the work and make finished bakery products better. Myakish at baking with such a knead becomes more elastic and does not harden for a long time.

At the moment there are many modifications of "Prima" kneading machines. All of them work in semi-automatic mode. The specialist operator can set both the kneading time at low speed and the total kneading. If desired, the operation can be interrupted or restarted at any time. There is a reverse reverse function in units of this brand.

One of the most popular modifications of this brand is the "Prima-70" kneading machine has the following technical characteristics:

• Power - 4 kW;

• Voltage - 380 V;

• Overall dimensions - 1131x562x1035 mm;

• Weight of dough - from 3 to 45 kg;

• Volume - 70 liters.

As you can see, Prima-70 is a powerful kneader. Its price is about 300 thousand rubles.

In the modern market there are other quality and reliable models of kneaders. Described above are used in bakeries and confectioneries most often. When choosing equipment for the workshop, you should pay attention primarily to the performance and purpose of the equipment. Also, a very important criterion is, of course, the convenience of the unit in operation.