Mixing dough stretched the capacity of the machine a little, but it still mixed a smooth dough that our tester was satisfied with. While testing the mixer easily whipped up cream and mixed a smooth batter, with some help from scraping the bowl down. Our tester noted that the machine comes set up and ready to go straight out of the box.
The mixer head tilts up for easy access to the bowl and locks down in use, so it won’t bounce when mixing thick batters and doughs. The 3.5-quart mixing bowl is large enough for most baking needs, and the non-slip feet keep the machine stable as it works.
There are six speeds, plus a special fold setting for gentle mixing. This has the same planetary mixing action as popular high-end mixers, at a budget price, so your cake batters will be smooth and your whipped cream will be fluffy. Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Stand Mixer Review Number of Speeds: 12 | Power: 500 watts | Bowl Volume: 5.5 quarts | Attachments: Beater/paddle, dough hook, wire whip It's available in six colors to match a variety of kitchen decor and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty. It features a 5.5-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, which offers plenty of capacity for cakes, cookies, and bread dough, and comes with a whisk, dough hook, flat mixing paddles, and splash guard with a pouring spout.Ĭustomers who chose the Cuisinart over more expensive stand mixers haven't regretted the choice they say it's durable, built to last, and praise its quiet yet powerful performance. It's constructed of metal, has a 500-watt motor, and can be operated at 12 different speeds with the turn of a dial. More affordable than our top pick, but with a similar tilt-back motor head design, this Cuisinart stand mixer is a great choice for beginner bakers, brand devotees, or anyone who wishes to save a few dollars on a stand mixer without sacrificing quality or power. Some issues with attachments reaching bottom of bowl This mixer has a 5-quart bowl and comes with a flat beater, a dough hook, wire whisk, and a pouring shield. You can get this mixer in a wide variety of colors to match or accent your kitchen décor, and the tilt-head makes it easy to switch from the paddle to the dough hook, add ingredients, or scrape the bowl. (Although keep in mind they are all sold separately.) Since the brand is so popular, besides official KitchenAid-branded attachments there are third-party attachments and accessories available also. There are at least 15 different attachments for this machine, including a grater, grain mill, juicer, pasta maker, spiralizer, ravioli press, ice cream maker, and more. When someone says they have a stand mixer, they're most likely talking about a KitchenAid, and probably even this model. It might not have all the integrated bells and whistles (timers, automatic shutoff, etc.) of some of our other picks, but what the KitchenAid lacks in technology it makes up for in attachments and market ubiquity. No matter what the task, our tester said this machine "proved its worth." We tested this machine with everything from whipped cream to bread dough, and it mixed it all with ease. Not too big, not too small, this 10-speed mixer can knead a double batch of cookie dough and mix small amounts just as easily.
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