I was eager to try the dough blade. I made a batch of bars, mixing the base crust in this, which was made up of butter, flour and brown sugar. The dough blade mixed them beautifully! I was so pleased! And the bowl takes up much less room in the dishwasher than my standard mixer bowl. Be sure to read the directions carefully and be very careful with the super sharp chopping blade! I cut my finger drying it with a dish towel, so it will go into the dishwasher from now on! This is a great Food Processor.