Hey everyone, today I want to talk about something a bit different – Amish kitchen tools. I got really curious about how the Amish cook without electricity, so I decided to dive in and try some of their traditional tools myself.
Getting Started
First, I needed to get my hands on some authentic Amish kitchen tools. I went online and found some items, it’s like stepping back in time. I managed to find a few basic things to start with, like a manual hand-cranked beater and a simple dough whisk. Honestly, finding these tools was half the adventure!
The Experiment
The first thing I tried was making whipped cream with the hand-cranked beater. Let me tell you, it’s a workout! I poured some heavy cream into a bowl, attached the beater, and started cranking.
- At first, it felt kind of fun, like a little time-travel experiment in my kitchen.
- But after a few minutes, my arm started to get tired.
- It definitely took longer than using an electric mixer, but it was satisfying to see the cream slowly start to thicken.
After a good 10-15 minutes of cranking, I finally had whipped cream! It wasn’t as fluffy as what I’d get with an electric mixer, but it was pretty darn good. And there’s something really cool about knowing I made it entirely by hand.
Kneading Dough
Next up, I decided to try making bread using the dough whisk. I mixed the flour, water, yeast, and salt in a bowl and then used the whisk to combine everything.
- It was a bit awkward to use at first.
- But I quickly got the hang of it.
- It did a decent job of mixing the ingredients, but I still had to knead the dough by hand after that.
Kneading the dough was another experience. Without my usual stand mixer, it was all elbow grease. I dusted my countertop with flour, dumped the dough out, and started kneading. It was tough, I am not going to lie, but there was a strange sense of accomplishment in working the dough with my bare hands, feeling the texture change as it became smooth and elastic.
Baking in the oven
Finally, I decided to use the oven. Baking the bread was a little adventure. I preheated my oven, put the loaf in, and waited. The bread baked up nicely. It was cool to see the whole process through from start to finish, using these old-fashioned tools.
Final Thoughts
This whole experience was really eye-opening. It made me appreciate the convenience of modern appliances, but it also gave me a new respect for the Amish way of life. They make do with so much less, and they create amazing food with these simple tools. It’s a reminder that sometimes, going back to basics can be incredibly rewarding. Plus, I got a great arm workout! Would I do it again? Maybe not every day, but it was definitely a fun and educational experiment.
