BAKERS! can i mix cake batter without a stand mixer?

[vash]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

I don't think mixers were invented until well after cakes were invented, so yes it can be done by hand. Same for just about any other pre-electricity food item.

but a standmixer has changed the crumb of the modern cake..right?

i'll use my cheapo handmixer.

and mashpotatos? i use a ricer.

[javadog]

Originally Posted by vash

but a standmixer has changed the crumb of the modern cake..right?

Dunno... Elaborate on your question.

I'll say this. In general, when mixing things that will be baked, thou shalt combine the ingredients, not beat them into submission like a debutante at an S&M club.

Bad things happen when you over-mix.

Unless you are making something like a pasta dough, in which case the beatings have a purpose.

JR

[scottmandue]

Only on PPOT...

I love this place

[berettafan]

Originally Posted by vash

i use a ricer.

que es?

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by Dottore

Most master-bakers do it by hand.

most master bakers i know have so much work they haven't got enough hands to do it by hand... mixing cake batter is not rocket science, and a machine will always do a better , faster job an getting whatever it is you're mixing, to mix in an optimal way.

And the right machine, with the right kind of extension will do whatever you want it do do... simply mix A with B, or Mix A with B and get air in the mixture, or not...
This is one thing where hands just have advantage over a machine...


IF we were talking about getting some kind of dough, shaped in whatever cosmetic shape, then yes, that's something hands can do better then a machine... but the simple job of mixing... no way.

[red-beard]

Somethings are better beaten by hand

Brownies. 30 strokes only, by hand ;/

[svandamme]

you can get the same mix specs if use the machine right...

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by red-beard

somethings are better beaten by hand

;/

Originally Posted by svandamme

and the right machine, with the right kind of extension will do whatever you want it do do... .

must... Restrain self... Must... Be nice...

[javadog]

Originally Posted by berettafan

que es?

One of these:




Or, maybe it's one of these... I forget.




One is useful for cooking a potato, the other needs a potato shoved in it's....

JR

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

must... Restrain self... Must... Be nice...

lol

[cashflyer]

The OPs question was, "...everyone uses a standmixer. can i get my with a handmixer?"

The answer is yes.
Yes, you can get by with a hand mixer.
Yes, you can get by with a mechanical mixer.
Yes, you can get by with no mixer and just use your hands and a fork.

Originally Posted by berettafan

que es?

Potato ricer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by svandamme

most master bakers i know have so much work they haven't got enough hands to do it by hand...

I have often heard that said about Belgian masterbakers.

[DanielDudley]

I thought they were waffling. I didn't know they were masterbaking.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by DanielDudley

I thought they were waffling. I didn't know they were masterbaking.

It's confusing I know. Most Belgians are masterbakers. Some are also wafflers.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by vash

i do not watch porn.

Originally Posted by vash

two cakes i want to make..lemon layer cake, and a red velvet cake.

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[Westy]

Um,,,,there's a quite large bakery across the street from Pete's. I smelled the aroma for almost 2 hours whilst waiting for you to show up.

[Westy]

Oh, and by the way. I think they call them mashed potatoes for a reason. Hmmmmm,,,never heard them called riced potatoes. Maybe they call it mashed pilaf, too. Just sayin'..........

[john70t]

There's more than one way to stir the batter.

[vash]

i guess i asked the question all effed up. i should have asked, "can i make the same equally delicious cake without a stand mixer?"

thanks for all the replies.

[Westy]

Bobby Flay did a throwdown with that red velvet cake stuff. Search his show on foodnetwork. I don't remember if he won or not......