#1: KitchenAid KSM152PSNK Custom Metallic Series 5-Quart Mixer, Brushed Nickel
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.
Sleek, stylish and modern
I’ve had KitchenAid mixers for years. They’ve always been fun and funky but ALWAYS dependable to a fault! With the advent of stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, I longed for a stainless steel mixer but the only KitchenAid like that was one from Williams-Sonoma, one of their “lift bowl” variety, for a whopping $899! So I was excited when I found this Artisan, tilt-head mixer for almost half that cost! It’s gorgeous and looks like a million bucks. They make a copper one as well which is equally stunning. KitchenAid has a great mix of style and function with this new Metallic Series mixer.
Save your money
This mixer looks nice but that’s about it (I purchased the chrome model). This mixer wasn’t able to handle a 2 lb. bread recipe. The motor would freeze up on me and when the mixer finally decided to work a little, the the dough would climb up the hook. I had to manually hold the top of the mixer down because the mixer’s locking latch would release after a few turns of the hook. I had pieces of metal and black grease throughout my dough plus…the bowl would tighten up to a point where I would have to hammer it loose. I’ve been a professional baker for over 20 years and I’ve never seen such a worthless mixer.
Love the Mixer & the Brushed Nickel is Gorgeous!!!
What can I say about this mixer that hasn’t already been said. It is awesome. Strong, sturdy and it does the job effortlessly. The Brushed Nickel custom metallic is just gorgeous and goes beautifully in my kitchen. Yes, it is expensive … Merry Christmas to me. I caught it on sale with free shipping on Amazon. I haven’t baked in years and since I got this I have rekindled the baker in me. My NY Cheesecakes, Sour Cream Pound Cakes and Sweet Potatoe pies were a BIG hit!!
TIP: Start off at low speeds, pour in your dry ingredients slowly and you’ll be very happy with your recipes too.
