Choosing a mixer for your kitchen is no longer a simple task. Manufacturers are fighting for your money by offering a slew of features on their products.
Different people have different considerations. The needs of the weekend warrior will be very different from the needs of the serious home chef--the needs of the professional chef will also markedly different. Fortunately, there are a lot of brands of product models to choose from. Whether you simple whip up ready-made cookie mixes out of the box or you feed a small nation on a regular basis, there is one mixer that will suit your needs. Let's a take look at some of the popular brands in the market.
Kitchen Aid Mixers
Bosch
Bosch is an industry heavyweight on power tools. You may have associated this brand with construction implements but their venture into kitchen equipment is actually a welcome addition. Bosch is synonymous to rugged, sturdy, durable and engineering breakthrough. They have put all these traits when they introduced their line of stand mixers.
Bosch actually beats KitchenAid for a very specific kitchen activity, that of kneading dough. It's powerful motor and clear design for the whisking action outperforms KitchenAid, an industry giant on stand mixers. The Bosch stand mixer has a 700 watt motor that can beat any dough into submission, it's design and built used mostly metal parts rather than plastic, hence the risk of overheating is very minimal.
Cuisinart
The strongest on the Cuisinart line is the 800 watt motor model. Cuisinart excels on features and technological advancements. The stand mixers of Cuisinart are futuristic, you can actually appreciate it on their exterior designs and features. The design of Cuisinart mixers are thoughtful, it centers of the ease of use and convenience. The 12 speed settings makes sure that you use the right speed for any recipe you are working on. It even has a timer that shuts down the unit automatically when the mixing or kneading it finished to make sure you don't overdo the job.
KitchenAid
KitchenAid is an old timer on the stand mixer business, and that is a good thing because it means they have a lot of experience to learn from. KitchenAid design has not changed much from the time your grandmother bought up until now. In fact, the classic series of KitchenAid probably looks the same as it first hits the store a couple of decades ago. KitchenAid stand mixers are very durable, that it why it is one of the favorites.
KitchenAid has a very flexible line of stand mixers to choose from. If you are a weekend warrior who just whips up pancake batters or ready-made cookie dough and not much else, then you can opt for the less powerful 250 watt model. If you are a more serious home chef, you can then get the more powerful 575 watts.
Viking
The Viking stand mixer is tough, powerful and beautiful--it is also the most expensive of all the products reviewed here. It used a lot of stainless steel metal in its construction, which means that it can take serious punishment from you. If you have a need to knead 5 or more loaves of bread on a daily basis, this stand mixer is good fit for the job. It is professional grade.
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Christmas Sales KitchenAid KV25GOXMC Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Metallic Chrome Feature
- 450-watt motor with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
- Unique mixing action: beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter clockwise
- Ergonomic handle makes lifting the bowl more comfortable
- Hinged hub cover flips up, allowing easy installation of attachments
- Measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches; includes flat beater, spiral dough hook, and wire whip
Christmas Sales KitchenAid KV25GOXMC Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Metallic Chrome Overview
The Professional 5 Plus has a powerful 450-watt motor that delivers enough power to handle the heaviest mixtures, and mixes large batches easily. This special bowl lift model has brackets on the bowl that fit over support pins on the stand mixer, which is than lifted up by a handle on the right side of the mixer to lock the bowl in place while mixing (this design is made to handle heavy mixtures and large recipes). The 5-quart polished stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe. Its ergonomically designed handle is contoured to fit the hand and makes lifting the bowl more comfortable. This mixer also features a unique mixing action: the beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter clockwise, moving the beater to 67 different points around the bowl. This distinctive mixing action creates a thorough blend of ingredients and eliminates the need to rotate the bowl. 10 speeds allow the user to select the right speed for the mixing job, from very high to a very slow stir. The flat beater, dough hook, and professional wire whip add to the versatility of the mixer. In addition, the Soft Start mixing feature helps prevent ingredient splash-out and "flour puff" at startup, while "Overload Reset" helps eliminate overheating of the motor. A hinged hub cover flips up, allowing easy installation of attachments and never leaves the mixer. Optional attachments (sold separately) complete the package to make cooking a pleasure. From citrus juicer to sausage stuffer, KitchenAid stand mixers can handle just about any job in the kitchen.Christmas Sales KitchenAid KV25GOXMC Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Metallic Chrome Specifications
Thirty percent more powerful than KitchenAid’s previous 5-quart stand mixers, this professional model efficiently tackles heavy loads with its 450-watt motor, direct-drive all-steel gear transmission, and bowl-lift lever that effortlessly raises heavy ingredients up to the beater. KitchenAid stand mixers, constructed of durable die-cast metal, come in a variety of colors and styles that have become American classics.With a choice of ten speeds and three attachments--flat beater, spiral dough hook, and stainless-steel wire whip--the mixer handles everything from egg whites to meat loaf to pizza dough. Rather than rotating the bowl, KitchenAid stand mixers feature a fixed bowl with a unique mixing action: the beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter-clockwise, thus projecting the beater to 67 different points inside the 5-quart stainless-steel bowl. In deference to its power, the Soft-Start feature prevents splashing and flour clouds by gearing up to each speed gradually; then the electronic speed sensor kicks in to maintain a constant speed even when mixing the thickest batter. The bowl features a handle as well as two pins that hook into the lifting mechanism, which consists of a solid metal arm the same color as the mixer and a stainless-steel lever. A hinged attachment hub makes changing attachments easy. For safety, the mixer shuts down if an object obstructs the mixing process or if overloading occurs. The bowl, beater, and dough hook are dishwasher-safe. Assembled in Ohio, the mixer measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches and is backed by a hassle-free, one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
What’s In the Box
Stand mixer; 5-quart stainless-steel bowl; flat beater; spiral dough hook; wire whip.
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