In biscuit production, the dough is the foundation of product quality. Inconsistent dough can lead to uneven baking, poor crumb structure, and costly waste. That’s why more biscuit production lines are moving away from traditional batch mixing and turning to Exact Mixing’s continuous mixing systems for precision, efficiency, and reliability.
Enhance Production with Continuous Mixing
Traditional batch mixing creates dough in set quantities. Between each batch, production must pause for unloading, cleaning, and reloading. These interruptions can cause:
- Temperature fluctuations that affect dough handling and bake quality.
- Moisture redistribution that changes dough consistency before shaping.
- Gluten relaxation that impacts structure and bite.
Exact Mixing’s continuous systems eliminate these variables. Ingredients are metered at exact rates, mixed in a steady, controlled process, and delivered directly to forming equipment at the pace your line demands.
This process offers significant advantages for biscuit lines, including:
- Consistent Dough Temperature – Maintains precise thermal control to ensure dough bakes evenly, with predictable texture and color across every batch.
- Steady Output – Provides a continuous flow of dough to keep forming, baking, and packaging equipment utilized, reducing costly idle time.
- Reduced Waste – Precise ingredient metering and controlled mixing minimize product loss and unnecessary ingredient use.
- Lower Labor Needs – Automated operation frees up staff for quality control, packaging, or other valuable tasks.
The EX Continuous Mixer: Engineered for the Best Biscuits
Exact Mixing’s EX Continuous Mixer is designed for low to mid-absorption, fully developed doughs. This mixer provides several advantages for biscuit production:
- Complete, gentle gluten development achieves the right structure without overmixing.
- Controlled multi-stage mixing separates ingredient incorporation from gluten development for optimal results.
- Accurate temperature control prevents unwanted heat buildup that can compromise dough handling and final product quality.
- Adaptable capacity means it performs just as effectively in mid-size bakeries as in large-scale industrial plants.
By maintaining precise control over every phase of mixing, the EX delivers dough that’s uniform, properly developed, and production-ready.
Simple Production Line Integration
Exact Mixing systems aren’t just standalone mixers; they’re designed for full-line integration. From ingredient delivery to dough discharge, our solutions connect directly to existing or new biscuit line components, including:
- Dry materials handling from silos, bulk bags, or manual bag dump stations.
- Minor ingredient blending for uniform distribution of salt, sugar, or leavening.
- Loss-in-weight metering for precise control of dry and liquid additions.
- Automated controls for recipe management, process monitoring, and instant adjustments.
This end-to-end approach keeps your production line moving efficiently with minimal manual handling.
Test Your Dough Before Implementation
At the Reading Bakery Systems Science & Innovation Center, you can run trials on Exact Mixing equipment before committing to a full installation. This allows you to:
- Fine-tune dough hydration, texture, and development.
- Test different ingredient combinations.
- Validate that the mixer integrates seamlessly with your forming and baking stages.
Beyond the Equipment: Comprehensive Support
When you invest in Exact Mixing equipment, you gain a partner invested in your long-term success. Our global service team provides:
- On-site installation and operator training to get your line running quickly.
- Ongoing technical support to troubleshoot issues and keep production on track.
- Rapid parts replacement to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
Bake the Best Biscuits, Every Time
There’s no room for inconsistency in your production line. With Exact Mixing’s continuous mixing systems, you can produce dough that meets exact specifications every time, boosting efficiency, reducing waste, and keeping your customers coming back for more.
Contact Exact Mixing today to discuss your production goals and see how our mixing systems can transform your line.
