Kitchenaid Mixer Review

The Kitchenaid Mixer is widely regarded as the ultimate stand mixer for the domestic kitchen. They are powerful, versatile and very stylish. Whilst other large stand mixers can tend to look rather ‘chunky’ the Kitchenaid mixer adds elegance to any counter top.

Kitchenaid make a number of stand mixers but the most popular range seems to be by far the Kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer. When you look at what the Artisan offers and its relatively affordable price range it is easy to see why.

If you are in the market for this type of mixer then obviously a high power rating is one of the first things you will look for. With the Kitchenaid Artisan you are getting 325 watts of power which is enough for any job you may want it to tackle from kneading dough to whipping up egg whites. There is enough power to handle heavy mixtures and large batches saving time and effort.

The Artisan mixer comes with three attachments –

• A flat beater. This is a general purpose attachment which can be used for anything from batters to mixing meatloaf ingredients.
• A wire balloon whisk for jobs which require the incorporation of air into the mixture, e.g. egg whites. This would also be used for making mayonnaise.
• A dough hook to mix and knead dough mixtures

The bowl is made from stainless steel and has a capacity of 5 quarts. The handle has been ergonomically designed to make lifting easier.

 

The Kitchenaid mixer is probably the most stylish of all of the heavy duty stand mixers. Despite its power it looks sleek and elegant. This is not a machine to be hidden in a cupboard – you would definitely want to show it off.

When it comes to matching the Kitchenaid with you color scheme you will have no difficulty at all. The Kitchenaid Artisan comes in a staggering 30 colors! Unless your kitchen is a very unusual color you will have no problem finding a match. White,black,blues,greens,yellows and reds - you will be spoiled for choice.

 

 

The Artisan has a unique mixing action. The beater spins clockwise but at the same time the shaft spins anti-clockwise. According to the manufacturer this means that the beater reaches 67 different points in the bowl. Mixing is therefore thorough and efficient and you do not need to rotate the bowl.

The mixer is ultra-controllable with ten mixing speed settings. You can set it to exactly the speed you need from very gentle folding to a full blast!

 

 

The basic artisan model is a very versatile machine but with the additional attachments which are available this machine can do even more. There a quite a few to choose from.

 

 This seems to be one of the most poplular of all of the optional attacments available.

It can be very useful to be able to grind your own meat at home. Foremost in many people's minds when they buy this attachment is food safety. With all of the many scares there have been in the last few years about meat contamination it can be reassuring to buy meat from a reliable supplier whom you trust and grind it yourself at home to make burgers, sausages and so on. Then you know exactly what is going into what your family is eating. It also gives you control over the fat content which is a growing concern for many.

The grinder can also be used for grating cheese and making breadcrumbs. You cal make dips and salsas with it too.

There are fine and e grinding plates and most of the parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

 

 

There are few things which taste so much better homemade than ice cream. Although simple to create as far as the mixture is concerned, the freezing process can be awkward without the proper equipment and so its a thing few people bother with.   The Kitchenaid ice cream maker attachment can make up to 2 quarts of delicious fresh home made ice cream. It is very easy to use -  

• freeze the bowl in your freezer for 15 hours
• make your ice cream mixture
• attach bowl to your mixer
• pour mixture into bowl
• wait 20-30 minutes
• enjoy your ice cream

The bowl must be hand washed but all other parts can go in the dishwasher.

 

This attachment will juice any citrus fruit from a lemon to a grapefruit and includes an attachment for straining out pulp and seeds. It means that you do not need to have a seperate juicer so saves you money and space.

It is easy to attach to your mixer and all of the plastic parts can be washed in the dishwasher.