

I found that it excelled at heavy-duty tasks like kneading bread thanks to sturdy design and high-quality attachments. Controlled by a simple side dial, it packs 500 watts of power. The KitchenAid vs Cuisinart debate is still a hot topic, but if value for money is your number one consideration then the Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer is a great option. There's more information in my full KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer review. However, KitchenAid makes several bowl sizes if you need more capacity. I turned out two chocolate sponge cakes in one go, but only one loaf of bread at a time. I found that the 5-quart capacity is a little lacking if you're catering for a crowd. The dough hook needed a little supervision for larger loaves, but it's perfectly suitable for brioche or sourdough. These attachments include a wire whisk for beating eggs, a flat beater for integrating cake batter, and a hook to work your bread dough. I was particularly impressed by the flat beater, which creamed sugar and butter with minimal intervention before adding in eggs and flour to make easy loaf cakes.

The handy tilt-head makes it a joy to use, and it was easy for me to add ingredients and switch out attachments. With 10 speed settings, it powered through cake batter, bread dough, and whipped cream with perfect results.

This iconic, American-made stand mixer is a statement piece in any kitchen, but don't let looks deceive you - it's a real workhorse.
