❄HOW TO FREEZE BREAD DOUGH,❄ AN ANKARSRUM MIXER RECIPE Have you wondered if you could use a heavy-duty mixer to make a big batch of bread dough and freeze the dough before the first rise? You can meal prep dinners to freeze and cook later, why not bread dough? And can you make it with whole wheat flour? The answer to both these questions is yes! Freeze a large batch of raw bread dough before the first rise, then thaw, shape, and bake as needed. What this translates to is a fresh loaf of bread each week for a month and only one mess to clean up! Sounds appealing, doesn't it? ➡ BLOG POST: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos... ➡ Get the PRINTABLE RECIPE and TIPS: chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos... ➡🕰 VIDEO OUTLINE: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Equipment 2:22 Ingredients 3:19 Mixing the dough 5:25 Resting the dough 5:35 Kneading the dough 7:11 Shaping the dough 8:58 Wrapping the dough 9:25 Freezing the dough 10:14 How to thaw the dough for baking 10:27 Shaping the loaf and letting it rise 11:34 Using the Touch Test to determine readiness to bake 11:47 Baking a loaf 12:00 Baked loaf 12:53 Pretty Pictures ➡ LEARN ABOUT ANKARSRUM MIXER CONTROLS: (Choose one of the videos below and check the timestamps) 🌾Whole Wheat Buttermilk Bread with Your Ankarsrum Assistent Mixer ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5wU28lGnXKM.html 🌾Soft, Fluffy Matrimonial Rolls with Your Ankarsrum Assistent Mixer ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rrTPwSZuzqU.html Side-by-side comparison of the features of KitchenAid, Bosch and Ankarsrum mixers ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aXueK7J6tp4.html ➡ Compare 3 popular heavy-duty stand mixers with a handy PRINTABLE SHOPPING COMPARISON. Compare features of KitchenAid, Bosch, and Ankarsrum mixers, side-by-side. chocolateboxcottage.tv/videos... ➡ BEST Freezer Meal System!: ru-vid.com... and thefamilyfreezer.com/ 🛒 Shopping guide: (Some links are affiliates and I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.) ✳ Bosch Universal pleasanthillgrain.com/bosch-u... ✳ Ankarsrum Assistent pleasanthillgrain.com/ankarsr... ✳ KitchenAid Artisan www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor... Komo Fidibus 21 Grain Mill pleasanthillgrain.com/komo-fi... ✳ My Weigh KD-8000 Baker’s Math Kitchen Scale www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Scale-... ✳Bench Knife shop.kingarthurbaking.com/ite... ✳ USA Pan Nonstick 20 x 14-Inch Sheet Pan www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor... ✳ Mrs. Anderson’s Silicone Baking Mat www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor... ✳ Trudeau 3 pc Silicone Spatula set in Confetti www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor... ✳ Stretch-Tite Plastic Wrap www.amazon.com/Stretch-Tite-P... ✳ My Affiliate Share Link to Azure Standard, where you can find flour, whole wheat berries to grind into flour, unbleached parchment paper and more! www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=... ✳Emile Henry Ruffled Loaf Pan www.emilehenryusa.com/collect... ✳ ThermoPop thermometer from ThermoWorks, top-rated by Cook’s Illustrated www.thermoworks.com/thermopop/ ✳ Stocking Up III cookbook by Carol Hupping A vintage cookbook, check here first for a used copy: www.thriftbooks.com/share/?co... 🌸🏡🌸 Welcome to Chocolate Box Cottage, 🧁 the sweet spot between 🕰 old fashioned skills, like gardening and cooking from scratch, and ✨ modern conveniences that make life easier. 🌼 If you’re looking to create your slice of country living with practicality and finesse, you’re in the right place! Find special recipes and simple gardening projects to make your home life more bountiful. 🌼 I’m a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and have taught basic cooking, gardening, and homemaking skills to families for the last 20 years. Blessings, Michele
I have chosen not to. I think that whole grains are perfectly balanced little packages and using extra gluten may very well contribute to developing a gluten sensitivity.
Brilliant! I’ve had my Ankarsrum since it was called Electrolux. Amazing machine! I also have those beautiful bowls. Mine are McCoy. Would love to find the matching plates. Your channel is beautiful.
I really appreciate your kind words. Is your mixer the white one with light up controls? They seem to last forever. Yes, McCoy is the name! I was blessed to inherit a few bowls from my Grandma and found the plates later. Keep your eyes open, people sell these kinds of things on Craigslist and FB Marketplace! Blessings, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage yes, that’s the mixer I have. Mine is nearly 20 years old. Gonna be on the lookout for those plates! I look forward to your next video.
@@robinpack1320 ahh I thought so. I have a 25 year old Magic Mill Assistent like yours, white with light up knobs. Hope you come across some McCoy plates and thank you for the encouragement!
New subscriber here, loving your videos and getting ready and patiently waiting for the arrival of my Ankarsum mixer. I do have to say I am envious of your pink one. I wish they were still available to purchase. The one I did order will match my Kitchenaid so there is at least that lol Breads and pirogi dough is the main reason I ordered mine.
😄It's about $750 in the US currently. Here's a link so you can check it out. ~Michele www.gopjn.com/t/8-12416-273845-206096?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpleasanthillgrain.com%2Fankarsrum-swedish-stand-mixer-heavy-duty-kitchen-mixer
I'm single, in my late 30s, and I never bake. The last time I made bread was with my grandmother, probably 25 years ago. I have a muscle disease that makes it difficult to beat bread by hand (or do anything else that's repetitious/strenuous like that for a long period of time). I've heard from "everyone" that electric mixers -- even KitchenAids -- were no good at bread, so I never tried. You've made this look so easy! That Ankarsrum is rather expensive, but now I can't help but want one. Maybe I'll invest in one later this year, and start experimenting with breads and cookies in time for the holidays. Thank you for a wonderful video! :)
Hi, I have only recently begun adding subtitles. I am adding them to my past videos as I have time. I have not done this one yet, so sorry. Thank you for asking! I will try to do it soon. Blessings, Michele
Enjoy! The weight of the dough will depend on how you measure your flour, so weigh the big mass and then divide by four for your individual loaves. They will probably weigh between 750-800 grams each. Michele🌺
I’m glad you asked the question. I was assuming it was one pound, since she was placing the formed loaves in an 8x4 loaf pan, which is a one pound pan. But since she says the dough should be 750 to 800 grams, I’m now wondering if a 1.5 lb pan would work as well? I have several in that size.
Can you use this mixer to mix sourdough? I use the stretch and fold method so not sure if using the roller to mix would be ok for the sourdough bread. Have you had any experience with this mixer and sourdough bread? 😊
Yes, you sure can! The roller and scraper that come with the Ankarsrum Assistent mixer handle sourdough beautifully. If you are using a strong white bread flour, try letting the dough rest (10-15 min), then knead with roller and scraper at 2:00 for 8-10 min instead of stretch-and-folds, then proceed with fermentation. If you are using any amount of whole grain flour, you may want to rest the dough longer before you begin kneading and knead at 1:00 for a shorter time. Pay attention to how the dough behaves and make adjustments for future bakes until you arrive at the best method for your kitchen, your recipe, your flour. ~Michele
Would you recommend the Ankersrum also for making cake dough and in general: is this thing capable of doing the same things that our broken KitchenAid was able to do? We are looking for a replacement and saw this interesting video. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Germany
Hello! Yes, this mixer makes cakes too. I know of people who have small bakeries and use the Ankarsrum for cakes, cookies, and macarons. The one difference to keep in mind is that butter must be softened. Many people are accustomed to using cold butter in the KitchenAid and that does not work well with the Ankarsrum, it should be softened first. If you are on Facebook, you can join a group called Ankarsrum Mixer Fans USA to research cake making further. ~Michele
I know several people who bought one for this very reason. One woman I am thinking of really, really enjoyed making bread by hand but her arthritis was causing too much pain for it to be enjoyable anymore. She carved out a permanent spot for an Ankarsrum Assistent mixer on her counter so she does not have to move it. And it's such a beautiful piece of equipment. Nice to have it where you can see it. Blessings, Michele
It is certainly convenient and that is a thoughtful question. Since we are told that freshly milled flour should be used within a few days or refrigerated or frozen if can't use it up right away, I would surmise that frozen dough keeps those nutients intact. I will say the bread turns out surprisingly fluffy for having been frozen. I suspect some type of very slow fermentation continues in the freezer, improving the bread. Blessings, Michele🌸
Hi Nancy Anne - I did! Is that bold and irresponsible? I figure there is less waste by estimating than trying to scrape it out of a measuring cup. I heard once that a 🐝honeybee makes a teaspoon of🍯 honey in its life and I don't want to waste any bees! I have not tried it yet with sourdough, but it's on my list. Blessings, Michele
Thank you so much for Sharing this method! So cool! Would there be a benefit to freezing raw dough like this over baking the bread and then freezing a few loaves at a time? Is this just a different method? Just curious. 🙂 Thanks again!
Hi Alexa, just a different method with the same goal in mind: a ready supply of homemade bread. Whatever works for you is the best way! Sometimes having another option helps. 🌷 Michele
Great podcast! Dang, RU-vid unsubscribed me from this channel and many others. I'm so happy I caught up with you again. Happy cooking and baking, Debbie Lavigne
I'm glad you're back, Debbie! RU-vid does some funny things. I've been unsubscribed from a few of my favorite channels on occasion also. Thank you for finding your way "home." Blessings, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Hi Michele, I also found that I had been unsubscribed. I wonder why that happens. Perhaps there is a limit as to the number of subscriptions one can have? If that's the case, then maybe YT just randomly unsubscribes people from their subscriptions. In any event, here I am again. :) Hope you're having a good day.
@@sashineb.2114 I have found this happens sometimes and I'm not sure why. Thank you for making the effort to come back and resubscribe, I had wondered about you. XOXOX Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Thanks, Michele. It doesn't help that Google no longer sends out email alerts about new videos. So, without the email notifications, I never seem to know what I'm missing. I know there is the notification bell on YT to check, but I often forget. Yours is not the first channel I've had unsubscribed. I just wish I knew why it happens, and if it can be prevented from happening. Your bread dough looked wonderful in the video. You're probably going to be busy with Christmas baking coming up, just like so many others. Have a good day.
