![]() ![]() While I typically removed the bowl to do this, I was able to change the attachments while the bowl remained locked in place. Throughout my testing, I used every one of the included attachments-the beater, whisk and dough hook-and when it came time to swap them out, I had no trouble removing them. Overall, I found this style incredibly easy to use. The Artisan is a tilt-head machine, which means the mixing bowl locks into the base of the body and the head tilts backward. In fact, I went on to enjoy it with my fresh whipped cream and some macerated strawberries for a simple yet elegant dessert. The cake that the Artisan yielded was impossibly light and tender. Using the paddle attachment, I prepared a traditional sponge cake batter, which is a relatively finicky mixture if you overwork the batter, which is easy to do in a stand mixer, your cake can become tough or it can collapse. When it was time to be gentle, the Artisan responded accordingly-and proficiently. Instead, the mixer’s body remained steady as it mixed the dough into a tight ball that yielded airy, crispy pizza dough. When I used the dough hook to knead pizza dough at high speeds, the Artisan didn’t bounce around my countertop, as many inferior machines do. ![]() During my kitchen sink cookie test, the paddle attachment evenly incorporated all my mix-ins thoroughly while I figured I might find a dry spot or clumps of raisins, I was proven wrong. When I used the included wire whisk to make whipped cream on high speed, none of the heavy cream splattered over the sides after running the machine for 5 minutes, my bowl was full of soft, billowing peaks. During testing, I was thoroughly impressed by the mixer’s versatility-it mixed everything, delicate cake batter and stiff bread dough alike, just perfectly. Fortunately, replacements are available.Whether you want to whip up rich buttercream or knead together stiff bread dough, the Artisan is up to the task. While the white coating on the dough hook and paddle is sturdy, it’s still possible it can chip if the attachments are dropped. The instructions give specific uses and speeds for each attachment, but in general, the whip is great when you want to beat air into the mixture, the paddle is used for mixing ingredients without adding too much air, and the dough hook is used for kneading bread dough. This mixer includes a white-coated dough hook, a white-coated paddle, and a wire whip. Included Accessories: Whip, beat, and knead New stand mixer owners might not think twice about the power hub, but it’s actually one of the things that make this mixer-as well as other KitchenAid stand mixer models-so desirable. While the mixer didn’t include any accessories we could use with the power hub, we happened to have a few of our own we used for testing, and of course, the machine performed as we expected when we rolled and cut our pasta dough. New stand mixer owners might not think twice about the power hub, but it’s actually one of the things that make this mixer so desirable. While none of those accessories are included with the mixer, they’re easy enough to find in stores and online. ![]() Behind that badge is the attachment hub that allows the mixer to operate its many accessories. Speaking of the nose, the front of the mixer has a round badge that is removed with a simple screw on the side. Because of that arrangement, we felt most comfortable using the mixer with the nose facing forward, which meant that we could reach the controls with both hands at the same time if we needed to. While some stand mixers have all the controls on one side, this one has the speed controls on the left and the tilt-head lock is on the right. Even better, this mixer comes in a dizzying array of colors-nearly 50-and special editions are sometimes released, adding to the options. It’s hard to imagine a kitchen where this mixer wouldn’t fit. Smooth, rounded lines make it seem aerodynamic and a bit retro, but still modern. The look of the KitchenAid stand mixer is so iconic that other kitchen appliances have been designed to evoke the same aesthetic. The Spruce Eats / Donna Currie Design: Iconic ![]()
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