Estella EMIX8 / EMIX8G

The Estella EMIX8 / EMIX8G is a programmable bowl-lift planetary mixer with an 8 US qt stainless steel bowl (7.57 L) and five speed settings. The EMIX8G package includes the clear bowl guard; EMIX8 uses the same mixing platform with the guard optional. The manual limits pizza dough to 2 lb at 40% water-to-flour ratio, 3 lb at 50% and 4 lb at 60%, using the dough hook at speed 1. High-gluten flour requires a 10% smaller batch.

Dough capacity: Not published
Type: Planetary
7.57 L
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Planetary
Bowl: 7.57 L
Variable speed: Yes

Pros

Six stored programs can reproduce speed changes and pauses.
The countdown timer stops the motor automatically.
The removable stainless steel bowl simplifies unloading and cleaning.

Cons

Yeast dough uses the first speed only.
Stiff dough and high-gluten flour require smaller batches.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Pandough uses the typical friction factor for its type, 12. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 16°C, against 25°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. Its maker publishes no dough capacity, so there is no batch limit to check.