he Kitchenaid classic stand mixer has been the workhorse appliance in many kitchens for so long that it has become symbolic. Other companies have been trying to compete with in recent years, but Kitchenaid has not stood idly by. They have expanded their range to compete at the higher end on both style and function. Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixers
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.
For those who want a little more out of their mixer, or who are a little more fashion conscious, the Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixers offer a little more bowl capacity and a more powerful 325-Watt motor that can handle pizza dough with ease. More importantly, the artisan mixer is offered in a couple of dozen colors; you will sometimes see additional limited edition colors at specialty retailers. You’ll pay around $75 more than for the Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, but if you bake bread regularly, or you have to have a particular color to match your kitchen, it can be a good investment.
Some people are really serious when it comes to baking. If you are one of those people, then you may want to invest in the Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer. For another $125 to $150 over the cost of the Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixer, you get a 6-quart bowl and a beefy 575-Watt motor. The motor sports a couple of neat features such as a soft start to eliminate splattering and automatic shut-off. The Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer is offered in around a dozen colors, including a number of metallic finishes, so you should be able to find something to match your taste. Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixers
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.
Regardless of whether you only bake occasionally or make pizzas all the time, you will find your ideal stand mixer in the Kitchenaid product line. Their mixers are wonder time-saving and work-saving gadgets that serve so many purposes. But best of all is when you can get someone else to buy one for you. (Be sure to include it if you are registered for wedding gifts.) At that point, a more costly model becomes a truly fine investment. Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixers