Plant Mixing & Forming

Baker Perkins' range of integrated dough mixing and forming systems has been well proven in demanding, high-output applications around the world. Precise mixing, accurate weight control and gentle dough handling all contribute to performance that drives bread quality up and production costs down. 

Systems comprise a number of unit machines linked together by an integrated control system, although every unit may be installed individually on existing lines. Each unit contributes to improved bread quality and reduced production costs, so even a single unit will result in an immediate and measurable improvement in performance.

Driving Bread Quality Up

Gentle handling throughout the process minimizes stress and damage to the dough, enabling it to optimize prover performance. The resulting increases in volume and cell count of up to 10% give excellent crumb structure and a fine, even texture. The shape, colour and resilience of all the slices are enhanced making loaves ideal for premium and sandwich bread.

Driving Production Costs Down

Ingredient costs are reduced as less yeast and improvers are required to achieve the same bread quality. Gentle handling minimizes dough damage so more of the cell structure developed in the mixer is retained. The dough proofs and bakes well to achieve the retained volume, colour and softness, but at a lower cost.

Production costs are further reduced because gentle handing eliminates the sticking and smearing that could affect efficiencies. It also means that a lot less cleaning and maintenance is required.