KYS Pro Baker 5

The standard 5 L KYS is rated for 0.8 to 3.2 kg of dough at 60 to 80% hydration. It has reverse, but its narrower hydration window and higher minimum make it a different machine from the 5 Plus in normal use.

Dough capacity: 3.2 kg
Type: Spiral
5 L500 W
Hydration window: 60-80%

Tips from bakers

Do not borrow the 320 g minimum from the 5 Plus. The standard model starts at 800 g.

Specifications

Type: Spiral
Bowl: 5 L
Dough capacity: 800 g - 3.2 kg
Hydration window: 60-80%
Variable speed: Yes
Reverse gear: Yes
Stiff biga: No
Friction factor: 11
Tool speed: 80-280 RPM
Motor: 500 W

Pros

The published capacity range removes guesswork around the bottom end.
Reverse helps incorporate preferments within the stated hydration range.
Its 5 L bowl takes less worktop space than the larger KYS models.

Cons

The 800 g minimum is more than many one-pizza batches.
The 60% hydration floor does not cover traditional stiff biga.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Its friction factor is 11. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 12°C, against 24°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. At 60% hydration, the calculator flags batches over 3.2 kg. For a 50% biga, the limit drops to 2.2 kg. Under 800 g, it warns that the batch is too small.
Hydration range. Its maker publishes 60–80%, so the calculator flags doughs outside that range.