28 Feb 10 Kitchenaid Mixers
I love my Kitchenaid Mixers. It has greater capacity than anything I have ever owned. It is more power and a more cosmetically appealing mixer. I took the plunge with the licorice-color and I’m glad I did. Now that I have a more powerful Kitchen Aid mixer, I feel confident it can take the challenge of the high gluten dough I use. This is a reliable machine. Here are my other notes:
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1. We went with the white / meringue mixer. It works great! Now granted, as with any piece of machinery — including your car — you must learn the in’s and out’s. After purchasing, I read the product manual. You owe it to yourself to do the same — after all, you’re plunking down several hundred dollars.
2. I don’t recommend getting refurbished or used models, based on discontented reviews I have read on them. Just drop the money down; it’s worth it especially if you are cooking for more than one person.
3. The Viking seems to be an over-priced brand which does not offer real value, plus it does not offer neat attachments such as an ice cream maker.
4. I can make bread in less than an hour and a half, including the time for kneading, rising and baking. We live over 7500 feet in altitude, and I have seen recipes that call for up to 3 rises of yeast bread at high altitude, but that is absolutely not necessary. I used to use a bread machine, and produced many “bread bricks” with it. Since I got the KitchenAid, the bread machine has been retired.
5. I have had this model for about 4-5 years. Before I purchased this I had a 5-quart KitchenAid Artesian mixer that I got for a wedding present in 1992. I have always baked a lot. I can make double batches of pumpkin bread, cakes or cookies with no problem and be done in less time with less fuss.
6. My machine performs magnificently. I regularly make whole-wheat pizza dough (with added bran, germ and vital wheat gluten) enough for 3 pizzas in this machine at one time. The machine doesn’t whine or skip a beat during the long kneading process. I have also prepared enough dough for three whole-wheat baguettes at one time without a problem.
Caught up in the excitement of this new, beautiful machine I was inspired to purchase the pasta roller accessory based on the terrific reviews. The machine has now been in my kitchen for a full year. Even though I give it a workout every day or so with whole grain bread it is still going strong. If you cook, buy good equipment. Looking back, I could kick myself for making me so miserable in the kitchen with cheap stuff. You’ll enjoy cooking with the right equipment. And your cooking ventures will prove it to you.
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