Mixer recommendations needed!

[BlueCrowBakes]

I am looking to invest in a new mixer, mines starting to chug!

I am UK based so must be able to get it here (online or in shop) and I’m keen to find one for which i can buy extra bowls for for when using multiple flavours and colours! Thank you

 

[Linus]

Try looking into THIS one. The Nutrimill Artiste Mixer. It' resonably priced, has a 650-watt motor, a 6-1/2-qt work bowl & it can use some of the same accessories as the Bosch Universal! It's very good!! I have it & it hasn't given me a bit of trouble!!

 

[Norcalbaker59]

I am looking to invest in a new mixer, mines starting to chug!

I am UK based so must be able to get it here (online or in shop) and I’m keen to find one for which i can buy extra bowls for for when using multiple flavours and colours! Thank you

Depends on what you will used the mixer for most. A planetary mixer (Kenwood, KitchenAid) won’t hold up if mixing heavy doughs on regular basis.

If making a lot of doughs, then a spiral mixer is the way to go. Bosch is on the entry level; Ankarsrum is a step up. Haussler Alpha is the high end. These mixers can be used for batters as well as dough.

The Italian Famag mixers are dough only.

 

[Linus]

But most of them will only let you do about 4lbs of dough at a time. You'd need a 220 or 240-volt power line to do larger amounts of dough.

 

[Linus]

Do not by this mixer!! If your looking for pretty colors & don't plan to use it, that's fine. But technically, this mixer is junk!! You can only use it for 3 miniutes, the beaters are flimsily-made & it doesn't mix that well. Proof that you only get what you pay for!!

 

[kgbakes]

Apologies for jumping on this thread, I posted a new thread but no replies.

I've been the home cook for years, and decided to improve on my baking. I am looking to get a new mixer (KitchenAid has been recommended), but unsure which size. I bake cakes, cookies, pastries etc... usually large 3 tier cakes of some sort. What size KA would be good. I will do a bread dough (kind of) for Jamaican Fried Dumplings on a weekly basis (which consists flour, water, baking powder, bicarb and salt) - it's a tough old dough, so would like to save my tired hands.

 

[retired baker]

Apologies for jumping on this thread, I posted a new thread but no replies.

I've been the home cook for years, and decided to improve on my baking. I am looking to get a new mixer (KitchenAid has been recommended), but unsure which size. I bake cakes, cookies, pastries etc... usually large 3 tier cakes of some sort. What size KA would be good. I will do a bread dough (kind of) for Jamaican Fried Dumplings on a weekly basis (which consists flour, water, baking powder, bicarb and salt) - it's a tough old dough, so would like to save my tired hands.

take your pick, i prefer the 5 qt bowl because i can get attachments at any walmart.
prices being what they are I'd find one used on craigslist or facebook. $150 max.

 

[Granny Grunt]

Apologies for jumping on this thread, I posted a new thread but no replies.

I've been the home cook for years, and decided to improve on my baking. I am looking to get a new mixer (KitchenAid has been recommended), but unsure which size. I bake cakes, cookies, pastries etc... usually large 3 tier cakes of some sort. What size KA would be good. I will do a bread dough (kind of) for Jamaican Fried Dumplings on a weekly basis (which consists flour, water, baking powder, bicarb and salt) - it's a tough old dough, so would like to save my tired hands.

Get 650 watt motor and stainless utensils. You're right--there are all kinds. I love mine but would like to throw beater etc in dishwasher. That being said, I prefer the lift style too. Good luck!

 

[Linus]

If you find yourself tight for money, then the Nutrimill Artist is good also, & it does a wonderful job with dough!! The big 6.5-qt bowl & the powerful mo09tor can plow though tough dough with ease!!