The Kitchenaid stand mixer has evolved into a symbol for many people because of it’s power and durability. Competing companies have tried to invent similar products, but Kitchenaid won’t just sit by and watch. The company has made additions to their product range to better match the desire of upper-class customers.
If you only need a stand mixer every once in a while, then the entry-level Kitchenaid classic stand mixer will almost certainly meet every need that you have. The machine comes in either red or white, has a 4.5-quart bowl and a 250-Watt, 10-speed motor. The mixer comes with a wire beater, flat beater and dough hook. For basic cake making, cream whipping and occasional bread kneading, this mixer will do just fine. You really can’t go wrong with a Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer.
For the ones who want more from their mixer or who are more fashion consious, a Kitchenaid artisan five-quart stand mixer will give more bowl capacity and a stronger, 325-watt motor which handles pizza dough easily. More importantly, the artisan mixer is offered in a few dozen colors; you’ll occasionally see more limited edition colors at the specialty retailers. You will pay roughly $75 more than you would for a Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, but if you are baking bread a lot, or if you must have a certain color to match the kitchen, it’s a nice investment. The kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixer is really a good choice for many people.
When it comes to baking some people take it really serious. If this is the type of person you are, then you may consider investing in a Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer. For an additional $125.00 – $150.00 more than the Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixer, you will receive a 6-quart bowl and a beefy 575-Watt motor. The motor sports have a number of great features such as soft start to stop splattering and it also has automatic shut-off. The Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer comes in about 12 different colors, which include a few metallic finishes, so you should have no problem finding something that goes with your taste.
One thing that all of the Kitchenaid models have in common is extensibility through the addition of various attachments. These include a meat grinder (which I can tell you makes great country sausage), an ice cream maker, a pasta roller and a citrus juicer. Using the Kitchenaid attachments for these tasks saves valuable counter and closet space. It also means that you don’t have to worry about burning out the motor on a countertop device when you have a reliable stand mixer to drive things. The Kitchenaid Professional 600 Mixer is a choice for true professionals.
Whether you are an occasional baker or a semi-professional pizza maker, the range of stand mixers offered by Kitchenaid will have something for you. The Kitchenaid classic stand mixer is a great machine that can do a lot for you, but if you can find somebody else to pay for it (there’s a reason to put these things on your wedding registry), then one of the more expensive models make a great investment.
