Häussler Alpha 1G

Alpha 1G is Häussler's single-speed 8.5 L dough mixer. The bowl and hook rotate together, and both the bowl and hook are removable. A lifting head gives access for dough removal, while a timer runs up to 30 minutes. The manufacturer rates it for 0.5 to 5 kg of dough above 60% hydration, falling to 2.25 kg below 60%.

Dough capacity: 5 kg
Type: Spiral
8.5 L
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Spiral
Bowl: 8.5 L
Dough capacity: 500 g - 5 kg
Variable speed: No
Stiff biga: Yes

Pros

Removable bowl and hook simplify cleaning.
A timer can stop kneading after a chosen duration.
The 8.5 L bowl supports batches up to 5 kg at higher hydration.

Cons

A single kneading speed gives less control than Alpha 2G.
Below 60% hydration, maximum dough capacity falls to 2.25 kg.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Pandough uses the typical friction factor for its type, 11. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 17°C, against 25°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. At 60% hydration, the calculator flags batches over 5 kg. For a 50% biga, the limit drops to 2.3 kg. Under 500 g, it warns that the batch is too small.

Formulas this mixer handles

The largest single batch for each formula at its own hydration. The limit is the same one the calculator checks your batch against.

Häussler Alpha 1G dough capacity and hydration

a dough range of 500 g to 5 kg

Removable bowl and hook simplify cleaning.
A timer can stop kneading after a chosen duration.
The 8.5 L bowl supports batches up to 5 kg at higher hydration.

A single kneading speed gives less control than Alpha 2G.
Below 60% hydration, maximum dough capacity falls to 2.25 kg.

Plan this batch in the calculator

Can Häussler Alpha 1G mix biga?

Yes. Häussler Alpha 1G is suitable for stiff biga dough. Lower hydration reduces usable capacity, so check the batch plan before mixing a stiff preferment.