Sunbeam MixMaster dough capacity and hydration
Sunbeam MixMaster is a dough mixer with a Planetary, a 4.3 litre bowl, a maximum of 1.4 kg of dough, and a 350 W motor. An Australian planetary with a history going back to the 1930s, now made under different ownership. The current version is 4.3 L and 350 W, and the styling is the selling point rather than the specification. At 350 W it is too small for regular bread baking, and owners report the motor straining above about 1.4 kg. There is no thermal cutout, and owner reports describe burnt motors rather than a machine that slows down. Availability is limited to Australia and New Zealand. Bakers rate it for parts have stayed available and compatible across several decades., a very low price for a new machine., the retro styling is the reason most owners choose it.. Common drawbacks include at 350 w the motor is too small for regular bread baking beyond small batches., there is no thermal protection, so the motor burns instead of slowing down., it cannot be bought outside australia and new zealand..