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Questions tagged [stand-mixer]

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How to deal with small batches on a KitchenAid?

We recently got a Kitchenaid pro 450 stand mixer. It’s lovely, but when we just want to mix a small amount of things the mixing head doesn’t reach the bottom and nothing happens. What’s the solution? Do we need to spend $60 to buy the 3-quart bowl?…
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Does power give a like-for-like comparison between different brands of stand mixer?

I've noticed that the KitchenAid stand mixers (which are supposed to be one of the best, if not the best, brand out there) have significantly lower power rating than their counterparts from other brands. For example the popular KitchenAid Classic…
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Avoiding over-mixing when using a stand mixer

I've been having a problem when I try to make baked desserts using my stand mixer: cookies come out flat and cakes come out too dense. I've tried several recipes and had them come out great when mixing by hand instead, so I'm pretty confident it's…
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stand mixer - reasons to go with a higher wattage vs lower wattage mixer

Not sure if it's ok to mention specific brands or not, so I won't. But I'd like to pick up a stand mixer and the two models i'm considering have either a 325 or 575 watt motor and 5 or 6qts respectively. I've never been a big baker but I want to…
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Shallower bowl or longer dough hook for Kitchen Aid 7qt Stand Mixer?

I have a 7qt lifter style kitchen aid stand mixer and use it often to make bread and pizza doughs. Generally works great for very large batches, but I find that either the 7qt bowl is too deep or the dough hook isn't quite long enough and smaller…
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Use Stand Mixer for Scone

I tried for the first time to bake scone. I used a stand mixer to mix the ingredients based on a recipe. But I have some questions: Is it ok to use a stand mixer to mix them? I used the beater to mix them as it did it very quick. The dough was very…
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Where are the missing speeds in my KitchenAid mixer

I have an artisan KitchenAid mixer, model KSM150, everywhere on the internet, including in the KitchenAid site it says that there are 10 working speeds, but the speed selector on my mixer has only 6 working position (and another one for off), there…
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Must bread dough clear the side of the mixer using the hook?

I can get it to clear just fine with the paddle, but I can't reliably do so with the hook attachment, even after ten minutes at the fastest setting. My flour is fairly strong, autolysed, and the hydration is ~70%. I find myself adding way too much…
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What is the adequate power for a non-commercial Planetary Mixer?

I have a standard mixer that can be put on a stand and its motor has 400W of power. Since it struggles with some doughs and I don't really like its mixing I decided to buy a stand "Planetary Mixer"* (i.e. a non-commercial Stand Mixer with "Planetary…
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What previously manual techniques should I use a stand mixer for?

I recently added a KitchenAid to my kitchen on Valentine's day, so that's the source of my question. I know plenty of things can be done by hand or with a stand mixer. But recipes don't always mention when it's an option. So what general manual…
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Mochi without a Mochi mixer

Can a kitchen aide mixer, with a dough hook, do the same (or nearly the same) job as a Mochi Maker which costs nearly $300?
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Can a 300W kitchen aid do meat grinding?

I have a kitchen aid artisan with 300W and have read conflicting opinions on what it can and can't do. Many seem to have a hard time using meat grinder and food processor attachments, because of the low power. Is this the case, or does it simply…
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Brand new KitchenAid Professional 6500 makes clicking/ticking noise when under load

I bought a brand new KitchenAid Professional 6500 from "kitchenaid.com" just a week ago and set it up today, I used the flap beater attachment to make cookie dough. When mixing butter with sugar and eggs until it creams, no clicking noise can be…
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Why is the paddle and not the whisk used for making cake batter in a planetary mixer?

And would there be a difference in the cake using the whisk and the one using the paddle? If so, what would it be?
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Substitute for a Standing Mixer using a paddle

Many times I'll find a great-looking recipe that calls for a standing mixer. I haven't made buying one a priority yet. Usually I will make it anyway, using my hand mixer with beaters. I found one where I would be mixing cream cheese, sour cream, and…
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