Dear readers of our blog, we know it's been a while since our last post and we want to apologize for that. The past few weeks have been quite intense – thanks to you! Many of our products sold out, including the Easy6 mixer from Sunmix, which we want to introduce to you today. But instead of a standard review, we have something more special – a real story written by our client and friend Vanya – an incredible home baker with a huge passion for sourdough. Thank you, Vanya, for sharing your experience here on the blog!

And now – to the essence 😊

Hello, friends! My name is Vanya, and I am an avid amateur baker who has been kneading with sourdough for almost 10 years now. I bake for my family, and sometimes for friends – bread, pizzas, holiday breads, pastries, brioche… but my biggest challenge has always been: the traditional Italian panettone for Christmas and colomba for Easter.

These are not ordinary pastries – the dough is extremely rich in butter and egg yolks, it needs to be kneaded incredibly finely, without overheating, with perfectly developed gluten. A real challenge – they call it "the Everest of sourdough baking." And for good reason!

In search of the perfect machine – Sunmix Easy6

For years I used a regular mixer, which did the job – until it started hindering my progress. I decided it was time for an upgrade: a higher-class spiral mixer that could handle high-hydration doughs without overheating them.

I did quite thorough research. It turned out that not all machines on the market are suitable. After a lot of reading and comparisons, I chose the Sunmix Easy6. I contacted the manufacturer directly in Italy, and they directed me to Furnite.bg – the official representative for Bulgaria. Just a few hours later, I received a kind message from Berni, and shortly after, the order was placed! A few days later, Berni personally delivered the machine to me in Plovdiv – thank you from the bottom of my heart! That's how my new chapter with this amazing dough mixer began, which I now use almost daily at home.

And here's why I love my Sunmix Easy6

• Relatively compact and elegant – looks great on the kitchen counter
• The bowl is a little lower, but wider than other models and holds up to 6 kg of dough – perfectly sufficient for home bakers
• Can also knead small quantities of 600 g dough – something many other machines can't handle or overheat the dough
• Quiet and powerful – whether you're kneading 600g or 6kg, the Easy6 works smoothly and effortlessly, without excessive heating
• Very easy to clean – especially with the TEIGER cloth, which I received as a gift from Berni with the purchase
• Intuitive and easy to use – I achieved great results from the first use; the speed is smoothly adjustable with a rotary knob
• And most importantly: it handles all kinds of dough with ease – from classic bread to complex biga for pizza; it kneads at low speeds, gently and effectively

If you are also considering a serious dough mixer for home use – especially if you work with sourdough – the Sunmix Easy6 is an investment that will pay off with every finely kneaded loaf! 🥰

This Easter, I kneaded holiday breads and colombas with great pleasure, delighting my loved ones. Panettone is no longer an unattainable dream – when you have the right machine, anything is possible.

And since I'm often asked – here is one of my favorite panettone recipes:

📋 Magnus Panis 2024 (by Giuseppe Cosentino's recipe)

For 1 kg panettone:

First dough:

• 220 g panettone flour
• 69 g firm Lievito Madre
• 89 g water
• 55 g sugar
• 30 g liquid whipping cream
• 96 g butter
• 52 g egg yolks

Mix everything except butter and sugar until smooth. Then add the sugar and part of the butter, and when absorbed – the rest. Let it rise at 24–26°C until 3.5 times its volume (or pH 5.2). Then refrigerate for 1 hour.

Second dough:

• 66 g flour
• 3 g malt
• 52 g egg yolks
• 19 g honey
• 16 g orange paste
• 3 g vanilla
• 96 g butter
• 41 g sugar
• 20 g cream
• 6 g salt
• 10 g water
• 230 g additions (candied orange peel, chocolate chips)

Knead the first dough with flour, malt, orange paste, and 1/3 of the egg yolks. Then add the remaining egg yolks. Gradually add sugar, honey, and butter in portions at a higher speed. Then add the remaining butter and vanilla. Finally – the cream, then water with salt. Reduce speed and add the additions.

Let it rest for 40–60 minutes at 30–32°C, then shape, let it rest for another 30 minutes, and place in a mold. Final proofing at 28–30°C until two fingers below the rim. 15 minutes of cooling in the refrigerator, glaze if desired.

Baking:

• 10 minutes at 180°C
• 45–50 minutes at 160°C

After baking, the panettone is turned upside down – pierced with skewers and left to hang for at least 6 hours. This is extremely important to maintain its shape and prevent it from collapsing, as its structure is very delicate and airy.

If you also love to knead, experiment with recipes, and conquer new culinary heights – I wholeheartedly recommend the Sunmix Easy6. For me, it turned out to be the right machine – it's a pleasure to work with it every day!

With love and inspiration, Vanya

Thank you once again, dear Vanya. Your words confirmed what I share with our customers from my own experience: a Sunmix dough mixer is a one-time purchase – it's a lifelong acquisition and the ideal equipment when it comes to kneading dough, whether it's for bread, pizza, or, as in your case, panettone.

The Sunmix Easy6 stands out with an exceptional combination of power, efficiency, and compactness. Compared to other dough mixers, it kneads dough both delicately and vigorously, leading to a better structure, elasticity, and taste of the final product. Thanks to its professional spiral system and powerful motor, the machine works with ease at all quantities – effectively processing as little as 600g of dough, which makes it extremely suitable for daily use at home or in a small bakery. Easy to use, with high-quality craftsmanship and durable construction, the Sunmix Easy6 is an investment that pays off every day.

You can find Sunmix Easy6 and Evo6 in our online store. With every purchase of a Sunmix dough mixer, you receive a double pack of TEIGER cloths from us for easy cleaning of the bowl. And as always – if you have any questions, we'll be happy to advise you.