Okay, so I finally caved and bought this dough maker after months of failed hand-kneading attempts. And WOW - my bread actually rises now?! Magic.

The fermentation feature is a game-changer for my cold apartment (seriously, why is my thermostat always at 60°F?). Set it and forget it - came back to perfectly puffy dough that made the fluffiest sandwich loaf ever.

Pro tip: That "7.3QT" capacity is misleading - stick to the fill line unless you want dough overflowing like a science experiment gone wrong. Learned that the hard way during my first pizza night.

The only quirks? That tiny screw holding the paddle disappears faster than my willpower around fresh bread. And yeah, you'll need to scrape the sides occasionally - but watching it transform sticky mess into perfect dough balls is weirdly satisfying ASMR content.

P.S. Grandma approved = automatic 5 stars. Sorry KitchenAid, your mixer just got replaced by this fermentation fairy godmother.