Santos 10 Litre Dough Mixer with Helical Fork
Product Description
The Santos 10-litre dough mixer is a single-speed, counter-mounted machine designed specifically for kneading bread and pizza dough in smaller commercial kitchens. It uses a helical fork action rather than...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 10 Ltr
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 420(H) x 350(W) x 500(D)mm
- Motor speed
- Fixed
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Product Description
The Santos 10-litre dough mixer is a single-speed, counter-mounted machine designed specifically for kneading bread and pizza dough in smaller commercial kitchens. It uses a helical fork action rather than a spiral or planetary motion, which is well suited to dough work — the fork folds and stretches the dough in a way that promotes even gluten development and allows the mixture to breathe during kneading.
In practice, the machine handles up to around 4kg of hard dough in a single batch, which makes it a practical fit for operations producing a modest but consistent daily volume — a small pizzeria turning out lunch and dinner service, a café baking fresh loaves each morning, or a deli preparing dough in house. It is not sized for high-volume production runs, but for the right operation it performs reliably without taking up significant counter space or drawing excessive power.
A few features are worth noting from an operational standpoint:
- Helical fork promotes oxygenation and consistent dough texture across batches
- Side chute allows ingredients to be added during mixing without stopping the machine
- Transparent safety cover allows monitoring without interrupting the cycle
- Stainless steel bowl is removable, making end-of-service cleaning straightforward
- Counter-mounted on an integrated stand for stable, continuous use
The machine runs from a standard single-phase supply and does not require any specialist installation beyond a stable countertop position and access to a standard socket. At 17kg it can be moved if needed, though most operators will keep it in a fixed position. There are no water or ventilation requirements.
This mixer is best suited to independent kitchens, small bakeries, and pizzerias where dough is made fresh in controlled batches rather than at high continuous volume. If your operation requires larger batch sizes or near-continuous production, a higher-capacity floor-standing model would be worth considering instead.
Please note this product is special to order. If you have questions about batch size, dough type, or whether this machine fits your service pattern, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Helical fork action kneads up to 4kg of hard dough per batch
- Single-speed 600W motor operates quietly under continuous load
- Side chute allows mid-cycle ingredient addition without stopping
- Removable stainless steel bowl for quick and thorough cleaning
- Transparent safety cover enables monitoring throughout the kneading cycle
Operational Benefits
- Produces consistent dough texture batch after batch during daily service
- Keeps workflow moving with ingredient additions made without interruption
- Reduces cleaning time between sessions with a fully removable bowl
- Fits comfortably on a standard countertop without specialist installation
- Suits smaller operations producing fresh dough without over-specifying equipment
Specifications
- Capacity
- 10 Ltr
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 420(H) x 350(W) x 500(D)mm
- Motor speed
- Fixed
- Speed
- 1800
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 17kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It depends on how much dough you prepare and how far in advance. At that cover level, many pizzerias batch-mix dough once or twice a day rather than continuously, and the 10-litre capacity handles that pattern well. If you are mixing multiple large batches back to back during service, a higher-capacity machine would give you more headroom.
- The helical fork is well suited to stiff, heavy doughs — pizza, bread, and enriched doughs all respond well to this action. It is less commonly used for light batters or pastry work, where a planetary mixer with different attachments is usually the more appropriate tool.
- The mixer runs from a standard single-phase socket and needs only a stable, level countertop surface. There are no water connections, drainage, or ventilation requirements. It is worth ensuring the counter can comfortably support 17kg in a fixed position, particularly if it will be in continuous use throughout a service period.