“It’s my go-to stand mixer and KitchenAid has always provided fabulous customer service,” said Katie Stymiest, a recipe developer and founder of Caked by Katie, adding that the mixer is “versatile and strong enough to power through large cookie dough batches and bread kneading,” while the multi-speed control function is “great for whipping together a meringue or buttercream frosting while gentle enough to not pulverize chocolate chips.” If you’ve researched stand mixers in the past, you know KitchenAid is one of the most popular brands on the mixer market, and most of the experts we spoke to agreed that it’s worth the investment. Shopping Why I chose this Belgian waffle maker over others 5 top-rated electric stand mixers in 2021 KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

LEARN MORE How to shop for a stand mixer Related To help you find the right fit for your needs, we consulted baking experts and recipe developers about what to look for when shopping for a stand mixer and rounded up some highly rated ones they recommend. Whether you're looking to buy a stand mixer for yourself or are planning to gift one during the holidays, it’s no secret that the kitchen appliance can be pricey - good quality stand mixers typically cost hundreds and higher-end devices can cost upwards of $1,000. And there are several accessories - with the right attachments, you can try your hand at homemade ice cream, meatballs or shredded chicken and pork, to name a few. What makes a stand mixer an essential kitchen appliance is that it takes away a lot of the physical work of baking: While hand mixers need to be held while they whip the ingredients, a stand mixer does everything on its own at the simple flip of a switch. For both at-home and professional bakers, electric stand mixers can have several uses, from whipping up fluffy meringue and airy cakes to kneading bread dough and mixing cookie batter.

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