KitchenAid Spiral Dough Hooks Review

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(More customer reviews)Unfortunately, these reviews are not all distinguishing between the "burnished steel" and the "coated". There is a big difference. As a professional baker I use both the KitchenAid 4.5-qt and the 6-qt at home for product development. While I recommend the spiral hook as compared to the "c" hook (I have both) I do not recommend the burnished finish. Last week while I was down with the flu the burnished hook and flat beater were put into our dishwasher by mistake. They oxidized so badly that both are now a complete loss. After trying to clean them with various products and methods I called KitchenAid to see if there was anything I could do. They said "buy a replacement". Once the finish is destroyed you risk getting aluminum (lots!) into your product which is extremely unhealthy.
I also have the coated hook and the flat beater for my 4.5-qt and in ten years my only problem has been a very small spot on the beater that is beginning to wear through the coating and will need to be replaced soon.(The coating seems to be some sort of plastic coating with metal underneath.) This can be avoided by making sure it's not hitting the bowl anywhere. (You can call KitchenAid for help in making this adjustment if necessary.) I agree with another reviewer that it would be nice to get these attachments in stainless steel. But at one time KithcheAid was manufactured by Hobart, the leader in commercial mixers, and even they only make the attachments in aluminum (albeit a much high quality aluminum!).
In summary: I recommend the spiral hook over the c hook. I find the dough will still climb up the hook when kneading a lower volume of dough (under 2 lbs)in the 6-qt. (I do not recommend making dough in the Classic, 4.5-qt, as it will eventually burn out the smaller 250 watt motor.) The spiral hook is the same style as most professionals use (and I use in my bakehouse) as it provides a much better and uniform kneading action. But avoid the burnished steel if at all possible. One mistake into the dishwasher will cost you!

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