The KitchenAid Attachment That Makes Homemade Bread (Almost) Effortless - Chowhound

One of the reasons for the increased efficiency of a spiral dough hook vs. the traditional C-hook is that typically, you have to stop the mixer less often (if at all) to scrape down the sides of the bowl. The downward pushing action against the bottom of the bowl helps avoid sticking, especially when the dough is tacky and wet at the beginning of the mixing process. With a spiral dough hook, you can pretty much…