Introducing Inga

I have been longing for a new mixer for several months.  Many of you may remember the death of my Classic Kitchen Aid mixer.  It just could not handle mixing whole wheat bread and went up in flames.  I have researched exactly what I wanted and found the mixer locally.  The Viking 7 QT Professional won my heart, unfortunately the price tag was a little out of my reach.  I knew if I waited patiently and asked the right holiday fairy, it would appear.  Apparently, Santa Claus was listening!

I have named her Inga.  She is sleek, sexy, red and powerful.  She commands attention in the kitchen and I plan to give her the respect that she deserves.  Inga seemed like the perfect name for her.  Now Lamar and I both cheer for a Viking!  LOL

So what was the first thing that Inga made...bread of course!  I whipped up a batch of my favorite whole wheat bread.  The mixer handled the task of a two loaf batch with no problems.  It is so much easier to have the mixer do the job of kneading the bread.  I really think this is the best loaf of bread I have made.  The crumb was perfect.  I saved one loaf for us and gave the other to my Secret Sister tonight.  Fresh bread will now be back on our plates.