Dough Hook for KitchenAid 6QT Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers, Stainless Steel Spiral Dough Hook Attachment Fits Models KV25G0X, KP26M1X, Pro 600 Series Dishwasher Safe

I have been using my Professional 6 qt Kitchenaid mixer for a good 5+ years. My dough hook has been chipping paint off and to the point of needing replacement . The original dough hook was fine in regard to mixing, but I didn’t realize it could be better!!! The new dough hook that came is slightly longer, but still fits and mixes the dough much quicker than the original. I don’t feel like I’m exaggerating when I say it takes half the time to completely mix the my sourdough batch. I wish I would have gotten this better hook years ago!

I started making breads and needed a dough hook. This fits my stand mixer and saves my hands!

I had to replace the ceramic coated dough hook because it chipped.This dough hook is perfect. It fits my machine and works great. It is dishwasher safe.

I was a little caught off guard at how shiny and pretty this dough hook is. It is a functional bit of equipment for my stand mixer, but I had to take a moment and just appreciate how beautiful it was.I love my mixer and have had it for 20 years now. I especially love making bread of various kinds and have used the dough hook (spiral?) extensively. The one that came with the mixer is great overall, but it is "burnished aluminum" and is not supposed to go in the dishwasher. Folks, I have a confession to make: I have run it through the dishwasher countless times. It doesn't do any real damage, but the detergents react with the aluminum surface and turn it to an ugly gray color that looks and feels a bit like chalkboard. I'm imagining running my fingernail over it as I type this and suddenly feeling uncomfortable. I'm always a little worried that the dusty-feeling surface is rubbing off into my food, too, which isn't a nice thought.So this replacement part is made of stainless steel. It's a drop-in replacement that doesn't change the functionality at all, it just swaps aluminum for stainless steel. The new hook is completely dishwasher safe and comes out shiny and new looking each time. It is noticeably heavier than the original, but that didn't seem to affect the performance when I made a 2-loaf batch of bread dough to test it out.I help the original and this new one next to each other and the new one is maybe slightly different at the tip, i.e., a tiny bit shorter? It's hard to tell. I didn't notice any difference using it, but if I do see any functional difference in the future I will update this review.Overall, I love this replacement and wish this was what was included with the original mixer. Much nicer and feels like a higher-quality part. Just make sure you have the right kind of mixer to match this part (6 quart lift bowl type, NOT tilt head).

Although the ad stated for 5 and 6 qt KA lift bowl mixers, I had a feeling it might work with my Proline 7 Qt KSM7586. Good gamble! Looks and fits almost identically like the OEM dough hook, which is not stainless steel. I'd wanted to try stainless on my larger machine for a few years, so I'm happy.I notice no difference in performance between this heavy weight and my oem much lighter coated metal dough hook. Fits the drive shaft same way, rotational movement within the standard 7 qt metal oem bowl seems identical. Might actually be a MM or 2 longer, but does not scrape or contact the bowl throughout the complete rotation cycle.Not sure why it's not advertised for the larger 7 qt machines, but it works in mine!Also don't know if the much heavier weight will somehow stress the DC motor or gears, but that's something I'll watch for. I regularly make heavy dark breads and already stress out this powerful machine, so it will be watched closely.Good for now.Definitely Recommended.

This dough hook is substantial. The solid stainless steel is quite heavy, and you don't have to worry about surface flaking like with some other dough hooks. This is easily twice as heavy as my old hook. And it's dishwasher safe! SO nice.

For avid bakers and home cooks, the dough hook attachment for the KitchenAid stand mixer is an essential tool designed to simplify and enhance the bread-making process.The dough hook is crafted from durable stainless steel, ensuring both strength and longevity. It features a unique spiral design that efficiently kneads dough, mimicking the motion of hand-kneading to develop gluten and achieve the desired dough consistency. The attachment is designed to securely fit into the KitchenAid stand mixer's hub, providing stability and efficient mixing without compromising on performance.I tested the dough hook by preparing various types of dough, including bread, pizza, and pasta dough. It excelled in effectively kneading the ingredients, evenly incorporating flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients to create smooth and elastic dough. The hook's spiral action ensures thorough mixing and kneading, reducing the need for manual intervention and allowing for consistent results batch after batch.Using the dough hook attachment is straightforward, requiring minimal effort to attach and operate with the KitchenAid stand mixer. Once ingredients are added to the mixer bowl, simply engage the mixer and adjust the speed to knead the dough according to your recipe's specifications. The dough hook efficiently handles large batches of dough, making it suitable for both occasional bakers and frequent bread-makers alike.The stainless steel construction of the dough hook ensures durability and resistance to wear, even with regular use. It is designed to withstand the rigors of kneading heavy dough without bending or warping.