How to Choose a Commercial Mixer and Make the Most of It

A commercial mixer can be an invaluable piece of equipment in a restaurant’s kitchen, offering the versatility to create a range of recipes — from sweet to savory. It can also introduce efficiency while providing quality results, so chefs can streamline their operations and offer the best menu items to their customers. It is important, however, to know what to look for in a mixer and how to make the most out of it. 

Making the Mixer ChoiceThe first thing to consider is the type of commercial mixer that is right for the kitchen.

For restaurants making large quantities of bread and pizzas, a spiral mixer is a good choice since it works well for mixing heavier doughs. It is especially well suited for pizzerias making Neapolitan pizza dough. The bowl rotates in both directions as a stationary spiral dough hook kneads the dough, which keeps the dough at a lower temperature. These mixers are also good for pie and bagel dough. 

A planetary mixer has a bowl that stays stationary, while…