These look amazing and I can't wait to try them. I just got a stand mixer and have used it a couple times for bread making, but I'm not sure I have it down yet. When the dough is being kneaded with the dough hook, should it be stuck to the hook? The speed on my mixer goes from 1-12. Dumb question - but is "medium" around 6? Should I set the mixer speed until the dough slaps the sides of the bowl as it's is spinning? Just not sure at what point I'm kneading the dough and at what point it's just twirling around the dough hook not doing anything. Thanks. Hi Bob - If there's an ULTRA-slow first speed, for mixing things, then I'd go up 2 clicks from that. If the first speed is just regularly slow, then click up to the next one. At any rate, you should be on the low end of the middle - maybe speed 3 or 4? The dough slapping the bowl is too fast. And if it sticks on the hook, it might be a bit too stiff; try making your dough a bit "looser" (more liquid). You can always add more flour if necessary. Keep experimenting - you'll soon find what consistency dough works best. Enjoy - PJH

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