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KitchenAid's Artisan stand mixer is a substantial
piece of equipment: 325 watts of mixing power make child's play of
creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will
appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough.
This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for making
batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire whip for egg
whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused creations; and a hook for
mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All three are solidly constructed and
easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist. This model also
includes a pouring shield for guiding ingredients to their proper
destination, and the bowl itself locks tight to the base. Standing about
15 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown
woman's bowling ball, this stand mixer isn't the sort of appliance
you'll wipe down and put away. Better to find a square foot of free
counter space for easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it
is rugged--you'll want to show it off.
More is more sometimes, at least
in the world of small appliances. KitchenAid has introduced a new member
of the stand mixer family, known as the Artisan mixer. It has a tilting
head, like the KSM90, but it has a larger 5 qt. capacity bowl. It also
gives you more oomph, as in 325 watts of cookie dough busting power.
What's not to love? If you've been considering a stand mixer, this may
be the perfect "starter model" for you.
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