Vanya's dream panettone – and the Sunmix Easy6, the perfect dough mixer that made it come true

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

Sunmix Easy6 on her kitchen countertop. Compact and elegant

And now—let's get down to business 😊

Hello, friends! My name is Vanya and I am a passionate amateur baker who has been baking with sourdough for almost 10 years. I bake for my family and sometimes for friends—bread, pizza, kozunats, croissants, brioche... but my biggest challenge has always been 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 must be kneaded very finely without overheating, with perfectly developed gluten. A real test – they call it "the Everest of sourdough baking." And with good reason!

In search of the perfect machine - The Sunmix Easy6

For years, I used a simple mixer that did the job—until it started getting in the way of my progress. I decided it was time for an upgrade: a higher-end spiral mixer that could handle high-hydration dough without overheating it.

I did quite a bit of research. It turned out that not all machines on the market were suitable. After much reading and comparing, I chose the Sunmix Easy 6. I contacted the manufacturer in Italy directly and they directed me to Furnite.bg – the official representative for Bulgaria.

Just a few hours later, I received a nice message from Bernie, and shortly after that, the order was placed! A few days later, Bernie delivered the machine to me personally in Plovdiv - thank you from the bottom of my heart! That's how my new journey began with this great dough mixer, which I now use almost every day at home.

Sunmix is available in three colors. Black (as shown here), red, and white.

And here's why I love my Sunmix Easy 6

• Relatively compact and elegant – looks great on the kitchen counter

• The bowl is slightly lower but wider than other models and holds up to 6 kg of dough – more than enough for hobby bakers

• It can knead small quantities of 600 g of dough – something that many other machines cannot do or overheat the dough

• Quiet and powerful – whether you are kneading 600 g or 6 kg, the Easy 6 runs smoothly and effortlessly, without overheating

• Very easy to clean – especially with the TEIGER cloth that I received as a gift from Bernie when I purchased the machine

• Intuitive and easy to use – I achieved great results right from the start. The speed can be adjusted smoothly with a rotary knob

• And best of all: it handles all types of dough with ease – from classic bread to complex pizza dough. It kneads at low speeds, gently and efficiently

If you are considering purchasing a serious dough mixer for home use - especially if you work with sourdough - the Sunmix Easy 6 is an investment that will pay for itself with every perfectly kneaded loaf!

This Easter, I took great pleasure in baking Easter cakes and colomba, which delighted my loved ones. Panettone is no longer an unattainable dream—when you have the right machine, anything is possible.

And since I am often asked, here is one of my favorite recipes for panettone:

📋 Magnus Panis 2024 (based on a recipe by Giuseppe Cosentino)

Panettone is the Holy Grail for a lot of Hobby Bakers

For 1 kg of panettone:

First dough:

• 220 g panettone flour

• 69 g hard Lievito Madre

• 89 g water

• 55 g sugar

• 30 g liquid pastry cream

• 96 g butter

• 52 g egg yolks

Mix everything except the butter and sugar until smooth. Then add the sugar and part of the butter, and when it is absorbed, add the rest. Leave to rise at 24–26°C until 3.5 times the volume (or pH 5.2). Then place in the refrigerator 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 additives (candied orange peel, chocolate chips)

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

Vanya and Sunmix Easy6 in their element.

Leave to rest for 40–60 minutes at 30–32°C, then shape, rest for 30 minutes, place in a mold. Final proofing at 28–30°C until two fingers below the rim. Cool for 15 minutes in the refrigerator, glaze as desired and bake:

What a fantastic result!

Baking:

• 10 minutes at 180°C

• 45–50 minutes at 160°C

After baking, turn the panettone upside down, pierce it with skewers, and let it 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 baking, experimenting with recipes, and conquering new culinary heights, I wholeheartedly recommend the Sunmix Easy 6.

For me, it turned out to be the perfect machine—it's a pleasure to work with it every day!

With love and inspiration,

Vanya

Conclusion

Thanks again, Vanya. Your words confirm what we share with our customers from our own experience: the Sunmix dough mixer is a one-time purchase, a lifetime investment, and the ideal equipment when it comes to kneading dough, whether for bread, pizza, or, as in your case, panettone.

The Sunmix Easy6 stands out with its exceptional combination of power, efficiency, and compactness. Compared to other dough mixers, it kneads the dough gently yet vigorously, resulting in a better structure, elasticity, and taste of the final product. Thanks to its professional spiral system and powerful motor, the machine works with ease with both large and small quantities of dough – it can efficiently process as little as 600 g of dough, making it ideal for everyday use at home or in a small bakery. Easy to use, with high-quality workmanship and a durable design, the Sunmix Easy6 is an investment that pays off every day. That's why we recommend it – it's a real helper for any baking mission.

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