Kenwood Chef dough capacity and hydration
a maximum of 2.2 kg of dough
The standard-size Kenwood Chef has a 4.6 L bowl and a published dough ceiling around 2.18 kg for the model family. That number is for ordinary yeast dough, not stiff biga. The smaller bowl is often a better home fit than a Chef XL.
- The 4.6 L bowl catches normal home batches better than an XL bowl.
- Variable speed and pulse give useful control outside dough work.
- Kenwood publishes a family dough ceiling rather than only bowl volume.
- No minimum dough weight is published.
- The published ceiling does not certify stiff biga.
- Stay on the lowest kneading speed for stiff dough and stop before the head begins to move.