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Mixer Recommendation
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:13 pm
The little lady bakes on occasion and has mentioned getting a stand mixer so I'm going that route for xmas.
I cook a lot but am not much of a baker, not real sure what to be looking for. I know kitchenaid is the standard, but quickly realized there's a lot to choose from.
She doesn't need something professional, she may bake twice a month at most, more or less just need to know where that line is between junk and functional. TIA
I cook a lot but am not much of a baker, not real sure what to be looking for. I know kitchenaid is the standard, but quickly realized there's a lot to choose from.
She doesn't need something professional, she may bake twice a month at most, more or less just need to know where that line is between junk and functional. TIA
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Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:14 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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kitchenaid
Just get that. So many attachments to add you could do a lot with it.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:15 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
Kitchenaid Professional is the doorbuster today at BestBuy. Hard to pass that up for $199. LINK
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:21 pm to SmokedBrisket2018
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Just get that. So many attachments to add you could do a lot with it.
Kitchenaid's range from $189 to $500+, hoping to hear where in the range I need to be to where it's capable but not running a bakery.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:23 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
The linked KA pro bowl-lift model from Best Buy is a very good deal at $199.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:24 pm to Soul Gleaux
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Kitchenaid Professional is the doorbuster today at BestBuy. Hard to pass that up for $199. LINK
Seems like a good deal, have you used it?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:26 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
Not that exact one, but I use my tilt head KitchenAid weekly and have no complaints.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:26 pm to hungryone
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Mixer Recommendation The linked KA pro bowl-lift model from Best Buy is a very good deal at $199.
^^^
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:33 pm to Soul Gleaux
I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on it. Is there any life-changing difference in the tilt-head?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:35 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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hoping to hear where in the range I need to be
Just get the one from Best Buy. You your wife will be very happy. $199 is good.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:37 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
The tilt-head might fit under the cabinets better if that matters to you. This thing is too much of a pain to lift and put back in the pantry when you aren't using it.
Artisan also comes in a million colors.
Artisan also comes in a million colors.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:54 pm to SmokedBrisket2018
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Just get the one from Best Buy. You your wife will be very happy. $199 is good.
I did. If anyone else is looking, ebay has the same deal through bestbuy with free shipping. Saved me a few minutes entering payment and address. Thanks all.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 2:07 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
The tilt-head Artisan line is smaller, less powerful, and (usually) cheaper than the Professional line.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 2:52 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
The 6qt lift model has a better motor so it should last long.
I bake bread pretty regularly and the 6qt is adequate but not exceptional. I don't think I'd use the tilt model to frequently make bread.
I bake bread pretty regularly and the 6qt is adequate but not exceptional. I don't think I'd use the tilt model to frequently make bread.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 3:08 pm to KosmoCramer
Yes, bowl lift mechanism is better than tilt head, like you said. You never know if OP's wife might get the baking bug, after she gets a good mixer.
If you want to gild the lily, buy an extra bowl, or a beater blade.
If you want to gild the lily, buy an extra bowl, or a beater blade.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 3:22 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
Got my girlfriend one on Black Friday. I think I've gained a few pounds since. Same one as the link but paid $230 on Black Friday for it.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 4:43 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
My grandmother bought each of her grandkids a tilt head kitchenaid as wedding gifts. We’ve had ours since 2003 and it still works great. That being said, I’ve done a few things in there when I wished I had the pro model. Mainly mixing meat and heavier doughs when it starts to shake a little when starting it up.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:12 pm to TU Rob
My 6qt lift model still shakes when doing bread doughs even on level 2.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:37 pm to KosmoCramer
Bought a 5 qt Artisan for $220 on Black Friday for a gift. I looked at several reviews and comparisons, I saw multiple people on reddit with lift-up Professionals saying that they regret not getting the tilt-head version, and counter/storage space was also a factor.
Edit: as far as handling tougher doughs with the more powerful motor, there didn’t seem to be an overwhelming difference in reviews until you reach the Pro Line series at a higher price point.
Edit: as far as handling tougher doughs with the more powerful motor, there didn’t seem to be an overwhelming difference in reviews until you reach the Pro Line series at a higher price point.
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:25 pm to Dead Mike
I have the 600 Pro Line.
The 7qt Pro is probably what I really need but its MSRP is $700.
The 7qt Pro is probably what I really need but its MSRP is $700.
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 7:27 pm
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