KitchenAid Stand Mixers With Variable Attachments And Speed Control

Getting a KitchenAid stand mixer is an easy way to upgrade your kitchen. This mixer has so many attachments and speed options, you can do everything from kneading dough, to beating eggs for cakes, and whipping whipped cream into fluffy perfection. The KitchenAid stand mixers come in three different color tones: classic creme, platinum décor pieces, and vibrant hues of red. They are not only designed to blend with any room’s decor but also with any style of cuisine!

The variable attachments allow the user to change their pace according to the task at hand. There are so many different attachments for the stand mixer, it can be hard to imagine all of the possibilities. Here is a list of the attachments you can choose from:

1. PADDLE ATTACHMENT : For cakes, breads, and pastries  This attachment comes with a flat beater and stirring wire. It is used to stir and mix ingredients that need to be stirred.

2. WHEEL ATTACHMENT : For making waffles and pancakes This attachment comes with a dough hook and wire whip that push ice cream along while kneading bread dough or batter. This attachment also comes with a whisk for making batters, meringues and whipped cream.

3. DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENT : For kneading dough This hook comes with a wire whip for mixing yeast dough or heavy cake batters.

4. SPEED CONTROL : This is the main control that speeds up or slows down the blade.

5. UNIVERSAL PICK UP BOWL : Allows you to pick up, pour into and even scrape the bowl while it is still on the stand mixer.

6. WHISK ATTACHMENT: The whisk attachment has plastic beaters, which produces air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly.

7. BELL SKEWER : This attachment comes with 6 skewers that are used to pierce the food while cooking so that it absorbs the flavor better.

8. EGG WHISK ATTACHMENT : This whips egg whites into stiff peaks, which can be used for desserts such as meringue and soufflés, or for decorating cakes.  This attachment comes with beaters and a whip that move independently from one another.

9. FLAT BEATER ATTACHMENT : This has two flat beaters that contain wire coils to scrap the sides of the bowl. This can be used to mix ingredients, such as pie dough, cookie dough and cake batter.

10. SLEEK ATTACHMENT : This is stainless steel attachment with a blade on top used to make whipped cream, mousse and other creamy desserts.

11. PASTRY BLENDER : This is the only attachment that is not dishwasher safe, but it is easy to clean by hand. It has a smooth edge for cutting out crusts without getting them caught up in the wire edges of blades.

12. DOUGH BLENDER : It comes with one dome shaped cutter and dough hooks for mixing yeast dough or heavy cake batters.

13. EGG BEATER : This is a small attachment with beaters that are used to whip or beat eggs and other ingredients.

14. SLICER/CORER : This attachment is used to quickly julienne, slice and core fruits, such as apples.

15. BANANA PEELER : It comes with a single blade for peeling bananas.

16. ROTARY CUTTER/CRAB FEET : This attachment has a sturdy design that cuts kernels from a cob of corn or slices cheese perfectly.

17. EGG WHISK ATTACHMENT : This whisk produces air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly the eggs with sugar, flour etc.

18. LEMON/LIME ZESTERS : This attachment makes quick work of peeling and slicing citrus fruits, such as limes and lemons.

19. SIEVING BOWL ATTACHMENT : It comes with a slotted bowl that is used for sifting dry ingredients into dry ingredients or measuring dry ingredients for different recipes.

20. SIEVING SPATULA : A close relative to the slotted bowl, this piece has a flat spatula attached with a side release lever that can be used for scraping out ingredients from the bowl.

21. MINI WHIP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE : This is a mini version of the whisk that has beaters that are long and thin, which is used to whip egg whites.

22. MOUSE : A basic kitchen appliance that is used for accurately turning the mixer on or off, as well as selection speeds and variable settings during mixing.

23. LOCKING HANDLE ATTACHMENT: This locking handle attachment comes with a lid and knobs to control speed and variable speeds whilst food is being mixed on the mixer bowl with attachments.

24. DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENT : This attachment includes a dough hook and wire whip used to knead yeast dough or heavy cake batters.

25. EASY SPRAY ATTACHMENT : This is an attachment that applies the toppings or spreads evenly on the food with a wide spray nozzle beaters. It works great on frozen deserts and fruits that can’t be easily sliced.

26. FLAT BEATER ATTACHMENT : This flat beater is used to mix ingredients such as pie dough, cookie dough and cake batter.

27. WHISK ATTACHMENT: A whisk with plastic beaters producing air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly the eggs with sugar, flour etc.

28. SIEVING BOWL ATTACHMENT : This attachment is used for sifting dry ingredients into dry ingredients or measuring dry ingredients for different recipes.

29. ROTARY CUTTER/CRAB FEET : This attachment has a sturdy design that cuts kernels from a cob of corn or slices cheese perfectly.

30. EGG WHISK ATTACHMENT : This whisk produces air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly the eggs with sugar, flour etc.

31. DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENT : This hook comes with a wire whip for mixing yeast dough or heavy cake batter.

32. SIEVING BOWL ATTACHMENT : This attachment is used for sifting dry ingredients into dry ingredients or measuring dry ingredients for different recipes.

33. MINI WHIP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE : This is a mini version of the whisk that has beaters that are long and thin, which is used to whip egg whites.

34. MOUSE : A basic kitchen appliance that is used for accurately turning the mixer on or off, as well as selection speeds and variable settings during mixing.

35. ROTARY CUTTER/CRAB FEET : This attachment has a sturdy design that cuts kernels from a cob of corn or slices cheese perfectly.

36. EGG WHISK ATTACHMENT : This whisk produces air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly the eggs with sugar, flour etc.

37. BANANA PEELER : It comes with a single blade for peeling bananas.

38. DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENT : This hook comes with a wire whip for mixing yeast dough or heavy cake batter.

39. LOCKING HANDLE ATTACHMENT: This locking handle attachment comes with a lid and knobs to control speed and variable speeds whilst food is being mixed on the mixer bowl with attachments.

40. MOUSE : A basic kitchen appliance that is used for accurately turning the mixer on or off, as well as selection speeds and variable settings during mixing.

41. ROTARY CUTTER/CRAB FEET : This attachment has a sturdy design that cuts kernels from a cob of corn or slices cheese perfectly.

42. EGG WHISK ATTACHMENT : This whisk produces air and liquid in a fast motion to mix easily and perfectly the eggs with sugar, flour etc.

43. LOCKING HANDLE ATTACHMENT: This locking handle attachment comes with a lid and knobs to control speed and variable speeds whilst food is being mixed on the mixer bowl with attachments.

The design of the KitchenAid K45SS2 5 Quart Stand Mixer is similar to the K45SS1 with an addition of a 6″ whisk attachment. As an improvement, it may have a bowl that is larger and can accommodate 5 quarts (about 8 cups) of ingredients. A new feature is the locking handle which makes it easy to open and close. The other improvements include a smoother edge on its wire whip, improved performance with its components, larger mixing bowl and increased capacity to hold up to 5 quarts (8 cups).

What is the difference between the KitchenAid Classic Plus and the artisan?

The KitchenAid Classic Plus is an updated version of the original KitchenAid Classic. A key difference between these two models is a glass bowl instead of a metal bowl. It comes with 10 attachments that includes: 6-wire whisk, 4-piece pouring shield, dough hook, flat beater and 3-piece feed tube. The Artisan model was introduced in 1998 replacing the stand mixer line Advanced and Custom. This model comes with 12 attachments that include: 6-wire whisk, 4-piece wire whip, dough hook, flat beater and 3-piece feed tube as well as a pouring shield and 2 burnishers.

In certain situations you may would like to know how much torque your mixer is putting out when mixing ingredients. Understanding the torque of your stand mixer can be useful when mixing bread dough, mixing batter with a hand mixer or making mayonnaise, marinades and frosting.

The torque is the rotational force that can be produced by the motor shaft while attached to the bowl. The higher the torque output, in more words, more power will be used to mix ingredients. This is one of the factors that determine how fast your stand mixer can perform while also ensuring you will achieve a uniform mixture.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Professional 5 and 5 plus?

The KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer from KitchenAid is the base model of the “Professional” model. This series of stand mixer has a heavier, more durable and made with stainless steel. The bowl and attachments that it comes with are also larger than the quart models. Its motor is also more powerful and can offer a full 5 quarts of mixing capacity and comes with a tilt-back head assembly which increases your leverage when mixing.

What is the difference between KitchenAid Professional and Professional Plus?

The KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer from KitchenAid is the base model of the “Professional” model. This series of stand mixer has a heavier, more durable and made with stainless steel. The bowl and attachments that it comes with are also larger than the quart models. Its motor is also more powerful and can offer a full 5 quarts of mixing capacity and comes with a tilt-back head assembly which increases your leverage when mixing. Along with the Professional model.

What is the difference between custom and Artisan KitchenAid mixers?

The KSM150PSER Professional Series 5 Quart Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid is the base model of the “Professional” model. This series of stand mixer has a heavier, more durable and made with stainless steel. The bowl and attachments that it comes with are also larger than the quart models. Its motor is also more powerful and can offer a full 5 quarts of mixing capacity and comes with a tilt-back head assembly which increases your leverage when mixing.

CONCLUSION:

Whether it is a simple bread dough or a complex cookie dough, mixing ingredients perfectly with a stand mixer can be the key to the overall success of the final product. Of course, it makes sense that you would want to purchase one for easy and efficient mixing. But if you are thinking about spending thousands of dollars on an appliance, you would seek an affordable unit that can do what you need it to do, and not spend your money on something that will give you only mediocre results.