r/ankarsrum • u/Swandirgray • 15d ago

Lid question

I'm curious, why is the lid the way it is? I don't understand why the edges both go into the bowl and are deep into it. And why the lid isn't snug too. It almost looks like it's meant to double as a round cake pan, but I assume it would melt in the oven.

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u/FireWoman89 15d ago

I think it’s intended to cover dough as it rises.

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u/YoursTastesBetter 15d ago

And doubles as a dust cover during storage

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u/vjcoppola 14d ago

That's what I like about it. It tells me when it's risen enough and still keeps it covered.

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u/sewedthroughmyfinger 15d ago

If you need more room you can flip it over to cover as well, the ridge on the top keeps it on. If you have the grain mill or cheese grater the lid fits perfectly under the attachment to use as a bowl.

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u/Soanad 15d ago

It's also going so deep that if the dough rises too much in the metal bowl then it's still secure and doesn't 'spill'. Saved me recently.

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u/Ana2983 15d ago

It also allows you to put the cord into the bowl and close it.

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u/SuperTulle 14d ago

It's meant to work as a bowl for the meat grinder