Smeg Forte dough capacity and hydration
a maximum of 2.1 kg of dough
The Smeg SMF05 is a 4.8 L direct-drive planetary mixer with ten speeds and a tilting head. Smeg gives a bread and pizza guideline of 2.1 kg finished dough, with no more than 1.3 kg of flour and at least 55% hydration. Kneading uses the dough hook at speed 1–2. The gradual start reduces ingredient splashes, and the spring-assisted head lift improves access to the removable handled bowl. The motor stops when the head is raised, and overload protection is fitted.
Also known as: SMF05.
- The removable handled bowl and tilting head simplify access.
- Ten speeds and a gradual start support different mixing tasks.
- The manual distinguishes bread dough mass from flour weight.
- Bread and pizza kneading is limited to speed 1–2.
- The bread guideline requires at least 55% hydration; it does not cover very stiff dough.
- For bread and pizza, use the dough hook at speed 1–2 and keep both the 2.1 kg dough limit and 1.3 kg flour limit.