Choosing Between Kitchenaid Proline and Artisan Mixers

[cpsinkule]

I am looking to buy either a kitchenaid 7 quart proline or a 5 quart Artisan mixer. I would get the proline no questions asked, but I am worried it doesn't handle small loads well. I primarily cook for my 3 person family, so I would use it mostly for single cakes or no more than 2 dozen cookies. I really love bowl lift and I feel like it has enough power for bread. I would only get the Artisan if it is indeed true that the 7 quart isn't good for small amounts.

 

[ChesterV]

Don't ask me, I don't like Kitchenaid. Every one of them I ever used when working in bakeries broke the first time I used it.



Love my Sunbeam mixer though....

 

[outsidethebox]

I am a fan of Bosch. I first saw it on display at a Costco in Tucson. I talked with the woman doing show and tell. For me, it has to be able to do bread. I understand that Kitchenaid walks the counter when it does bread. I can't have that. I got it last July, and absolutely love it. It was expensive but it does exactly what I want. I also got the food processor attachment and it all works like a charm and is easy to clean up. This is the one I got: Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer 800 watts, 6.5 qts. It comes with the cookie paddles, dough hook, wire whip. I got the one with the bowl scraper for when you are doing smaller amounts. I did not get the one with the blender because I already have a Vitamix. I did get the food processor that attaches to the mixer.