Best Stand Mixer: KitchenAid​ For Every Baking Needs

Very few kitchen appliances have reached the status of KitchenAid. The brand has become a legend, a household name in every kitchen that takes pride in home baking.

So you have finally decided to invest in a KitchenAid mixer, but it can be overwhelming to choose which one to buy. To make things simple, we have listed 3 of the best mixers from the brand,  each of which can suffice a specific baking need.

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To get the most value of your investment, you have to get a mixer that can suffice your specific baking needs. It’s just not enough for it to get by doing a given task; it should excel. And we have 3 absolute favorites.

This is a versatile and universal pick that lets you bake whatever it is that your sweet tooth is fancying. It is great for everyday baking, from cookies, cakes, to whipped creams. And while it is not a master in kneading dough for your occasional breads, it does an acceptable job kneading dough for home made pizzas and breads ready for breakfast. Just when you want home-baked bread every once in a while.

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This is a workhorse and can help you eliminate manual arm fatigue. This is a perfect choice if you are going for an investment, one that can last in your kitchen for quite some time. If you need a mixer that can handle heavy kneading and whipping, get this. Do your wrists a favor and upgrade to a more heavy-duty mixer; standard mixers often struggle with such tasks.

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This can also replace your other kitchen appliances. If you are looking for versatility  and want a minimalist kitchen with fewer gadgets and appliances, we highly recommend this. You can attach tools to the front power hub and transform your mixer into a food processor, meat grinder, or even an ice cream thresher. And you would not mind having this as a centerpiece in your kitchen countertop; it can be eye candy.

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When not to get it? If you often deal with  dense doughs and batter such as sourdough, you have to get a more specific mixer that has sufficient prowess, especially when used regularly.​

To address the bread aficionados above, we have tossed in a mixer that is meant for kneading and mixing dense bread doughs and batter. If you bake bread on a daily basis, this is more suitable.

As such, this best serves larger families or when you need to make a batch of sourdough bread each and every time.  And with the word commercial in it, you can expect this to be such a powerhouse and heavy-duty option. Everything is commercial grade, from the motors to the gears, this can help you make massive batches of bread and other baked goods with denser batter quite easily.

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The tradeoff comes if you do not have much use for a heavy-duty and large-capacity stand mixer. This can pack on some weight. Also, if you are making smaller batches of bread and other baked goodies, it can be overkill. It can be a struggle to add just a few ingredients, such as a single egg.

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With such prowess and a large capacity, this is perfect for events, and if you are running a small food business.

This is perfect for making small batches of cookies and artisanal desserts. With a smaller 3.5-quart capacity, this is suitable for precision baking. If you need to bake just a  dozen or two of your infamous double chocolate chip cookies, never use a bigger or a high-capacity mixer. It would work against you. A small capacity mixer eliminates the issue that big mixers may encounter- they have difficulty with delicate tasks.

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And with a smaller bowl, it is easy to add even a  single egg. It would not stick to the edges. The attachments can also easily reach the bottom of the batter. This eliminates unmixed dead zones, which often happen if you are using a high-capacity mixer with a large  bowl for kneading small batches of batter. The batter becomes unevenly mixed.

And with a small capacity, this is perfect for a smaller kitchen countertop; it would not take up much space. Thus, if your living situation is in a smart apartment or a house with a petite  kitchen, this will serve your needs rather well.

These mixers can stand the test of time. So you can never go wrong with any of the options above. The thing is, the best mixer for you should perfectly align with how you cook, bake, and live. That’s the simplest gauge to make the best decision.