Your kitchen should have the right tools.
Buying a stand mixer isnt a purchase made lightly.
You have to consider size, power, capabilities, and, of course, price.
This powerful tool is indispensable for professional chefs, avid bakers, and home cooks alike.
Once youve used one, its hard to go back to a twee hand mixer.
Heres what to look for as you shop around for your next stand mixer.
Stand mixers vs. hand mixers
Hand mixers and stand mixers perform similar tasks, on paper.
The difference lies in what youre mixing.
Kneading bread or making flaky pie crust?
Well, that might be a problem.
When youre comparing models, considering these factors will help you narrow down your choices.
Scope out your kitchen prior to beginning browsing models.
Think about where this oddly-shaped machine is going to live.
How often will you use it?
Youll want to consider those extra inches and how they can fit under cabinets or next to other appliances.
Is this a gift for your great grandmother?
Maybe a lighter model will be more attractive.
Generally, the more expensive models are greater in size.
They have bigger bowls, heavier engines, and wider bases for more stability.
Stand mixers have a range from around 275 to 600-watts.
The lowest-price machines pull less power and are overall smaller than the higher-priced powerhouses.
Consider what you plan on using the mixer for.
Attachments
I think attachments are one of the coolest perks of stand mixers.
Price point
Ive kept you waiting long enough.
Lets talk about the most important thing: price range.
Its the first thing I think of when buying pretty much anything.
The following brands offer reliable products and seem to be trying to meet customers where they can.
In this case, youre essentially buying a hand mixer with a stand to hold it.
These machines offer a nice balance of price and capabilities.
For the cost of a new computer, youd expect these machines to provide some kind of special feature.
Well, they do.
Smeg 50s Retro Mixer- Uses a powerful 600-watt motor with an appealing design.
GE Profile Smart Stand Mixer- Includes a built-in scale and auto-sense technology to adjust mixing for texture.
Wolf Gourmet High-performance Stand Mixer- A professional quality mixer with infinite ramping speed control, and grinder attachment enabled.
But don’t let all that power go to your head.
You should sometimes whip egg whites by hand just to keep yourself in check.
(Just kidding, it’s not fun.)
