Best teacher on the internet! Thank you, Helen!

I discovered this channel through a serious of random recommendations. Watching these videos have helped me reinvigorate my passion for cooking after a string of stressful and difficult months this year.

I watched and read so much about making pasta and ravioli, using the machine roller etc. I wish I had seen these before as it would have saved me a lot of time! I finally made my first batch a week ago; it wasn't as hard as I thought, it was really fun, made mistakes, learned a bit, had lots of questions after, but overall good. Now I'm trying again tomorrow because I am armed with so much more information than I had previously. In your video on ravioli, you use the same molds I have and was very happy to see how to use it more properly. I'm very excited to try it again and get more practice. Thank you so much for making these! Everything is detailed, calm, and includes things you may not think about but should for sure know (like proper storage!). You've also answered a lot of questions I had on cooking, and equipment, pans, and so forth. No more kitchen meltdowns for me! I shall go forth and triumph 😛

Thank you Helen. People love my pasta - thanks to your KZread instructions.

I love that I can come here and take a quick cooking class, even if I’m not doing it right now. ☺️ Thank you

As a newbie pasta maker these vids are brilliant 🤩 thank you!!

Funny, I just received my second KitchenAid mixer yesterday. Now I can get my pasta into sheets and cut it without having to change attachments! I have the same ravioli maker. I see you roll out your dough to setting six for that ravioli maker. I’ve been doing it to five. I’ll definitely try six! Love your videos!

Perfect explanation!!! Thanks so much 💝 Your accent is lovely, btw. Hugs from Brazil 🥰

Thank you Helen

Oh how we’ve struggled with this. Brilliant! More important thank you for sharing the information.

Just bought the same machine and attachments and was having this question while making pasta. Perfect timing for this video!

Thank you! That makes so much sense, I'll definitely work on this technique!

Beautiful pasta dough! 😍😍

Helen, your videos about ravioli making are the most helpful! I am learning how to make ravioli using a ravioli press like yours . I noticed, that no matter how carefully I try to squeeze air out of them, they are still like bubbles. How to prevent air traps? Thank you!!!

Great tips as usual Helen! Get well soon! ❤️

Great tip, Helen! Don't put too much stress on your wrist!

Excellent as always. I wasn't worried about width but my Marcato Atlas pasta machine will not cut my pasta so next time I'm going to cut it with a knife so wider will be better.

Very helpful, and right in time - I just bought a lasagna roller attachment for my Kenwood :-)

Omg Helen I was just having this issue the other day! Thanks for the tip!!!

This is so helpful, thank you!!

Awesome to know Thank You

When I figured that out a while ago it was a game changer for me

Thanks for this video.

That was very useful, thanks much! Now if I can just figure out how to get my spaghetti to cut cleaner in the spaghetti setting. It does pretty well in wider settings. Not sure if the machining is worn from when my boys unknowingly ran paper through it as kids, or if it's a dough issue.

Could you make a video or include the matter in your FAQ about the benefits of wooden surface when working with pastry - flour and dough? I think it will help a lot of your viewers with their pastry work

@Marius-eu8dh

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@helenrennie

2 жыл бұрын

There isn't much benefit as far as I know. I believe you can work with any dough on any surface. Wood grips a tiny bit better than the perfectly smooth granite, but it's really not a big deal. I use wood in the video simply due to practical constraints. It's all about your technique, not your surface :)

@octopus8420

2 жыл бұрын

@@helenrennie oh really? For me it makes a world of difference

What sorcery is this?! This is the exact problem I was struggling though today (but sounds like I’m in good company) - thanks, Helen!

My problem is, I don’t have a nice brace on my left hand.

Hey Helen

Hey Lefty, hope you heal soon.

Awesome! Ever since I was taught to make pasta (by your video) this has been an annoyance

It looks like your hand is coming along- how's it going?

Helen, how do you clean your pasta roller and cutter attachment? I'm having so much trouble!

@helenrennie

2 жыл бұрын

Open to the wides setting, run on the slowest speed while brushing with a dry pastry brush. It doesn't need to be spotless. never let any water touch it. If you have serious pieces of dough stuck to it, you need to use more flour when rolling out pasta. Have fun with your pasta :)

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Your hand is still broken?? I really don’t want to age 😭

@helenrennie

2 жыл бұрын

my hand is perfectly fine. This video was filmed a while ago :) you are so sweet to check up on my hand!