Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Vs Regular Kitchen Appliances

Mixing ingredients can be a messy and tedious task, but we’re here to help! Pizza dough, cake batters, cookie dough — no matter how you make it, it’s not always easy to mix your ingredients together. If this sounds like a problem that you’ve encountered in the past, then all hope is not lost! In this post we’ll discuss two different ways of mixing your food: the bowl lift stand mixer and regular kitchen appliances. Let’s start with the pros and cons (or, in other words, the perks and shortcomings) of both options.

Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Pros & Cons

Pros:

Better than handmixing, which can easily result in unevenly-shaped cookies or dough.

Can be powered by electricity, cordless battery operated or with the use of a cord.

You don’t have to keep a separate bowl nearby to mix your cookie batter.

Cons:

Sometimes the attachment will come loose during operation (this is due to its magnetic nature). When this happens you’ll need to tighten it back on again; thus you’ll have to take care of it from time to time.

Can be bulky for some people’s kitchen counters (the stand mixer itself is about an average size, but the extra equipment you might need to purchase may not be).

You’ll need to find a place in your kitchen cabinet to store the attachments.

Using a stand mixer may require more elbow grease than handmixing.

Other True Kitchen Appliances Pros & Cons

Pros:

Much easier to use than the stand mixer (and generally less expensive). Takes up less space on the countertop and leaves more counter space for other things. E.g., you can use one of your baking pans while baking with another at hand (and another one in the sink waiting to be cleaned).

In some cases, this can be your sole appliance for making certain dishes (e.g., making cupcakes).

Cons:

You may need a lot of other appliances to make some dishes (e.g., a blender, a bowl to mix in, a microwave). It is possible that the mixer attachment could fall off while the machine is running; thus you’ll have to keep an eye on it while they’re both in use.

If you don’t purchase one that comes with more than one mixing attachment, then you’ll have to spend more money on separate attachments that are compatible with your machine.

Can be tricky for people who are new to using kitchen appliances. Also, because it’s a stand mixer, it may take more time to clean than other appliances.

In my kitchen we have:

A stand mixer. It’s a 13-cup attachment that is used primarily for mixing and kneading dough. A regular kitchen appliance for making mashed potatoes and potato chips. A regular kitchen appliance for blending ice cream and blending sauces. A regular kitchen appliance for beating egg whites into meringue. In other words, both the bowl lift stand mixer and the regular kitchen appliances make our life easier in one way or another.

What is the difference between a stand mixer and other kitchen appliances?

A stand mixer has a “bowl lift” that allows it to mix ingredients by moving the bowl of attachments up and down instead of turning the motor on and off.

Why do I need a stand mixer if I’m new to cooking?

A stand mixer is easier to use than a standard kitchen appliance because you don’t have to keep track of what attachment you’re using, and you can also move around your other dishes while it’s in use (e.g., an ice cream maker or bowl for mixing).

Where do I put my empty bowl during operation?

You can put it on top of the mixing attachment.

How long do I need to mix my dough?

It depends on the consistency of your dough and how warm/hot your environment is. You’ll know when it’s done when you lift the stand mixer from the bowl and see that there’s no more dough sticking to the side of the machine or sticking to your hands.

I’ve heard that the stand mixer can be a bit messy while in operation, what can I do about this?

Some stand mixers can get messy while in operation, so you may want to place a plastic bag or something similar over the top of your machine while it’s in use.

I’m interested in purchasing a stand mixer, but how do I know if I should get the hand-held mixer attachment or the bowl lift?

If you mainly bake cookies, then you’ll probably want to get the bowl lift because it makes your baking process easier than having to move a separate mixing bowl every time you need more ingredients. On the other hand, if you’re interested in making fuller meals with your kitchen appliance (e.g., fish and vegetables), then consider getting a hand-held mixer instead.

Are the attachments easy to clean?A. Yes, they are dishwasher safe.

What can I do to prevent myself from getting burnt by the steam that is created every time I mix a dough?

Make sure you roll up your sleeves! If that doesn’t work for you, then try using a different method of mixing your dough (e.g., hand mixing instead) or just wait until the dough has cooled down before moving on to the next step in your recipe.

My attachments have never come off during operation, but now they’re loose and I don’t know how to tighten them again!

You should use pliers or a wrench to tighten them back on.

Final Thoughts:

I hope this article has been helpful in answering all of your questions regarding using a bowl lift stand mixer and other kitchen appliances.