The Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer is one of the world’s best known mixers. It’s won multiple awards for excellence and if you’re serious about baking it’s simply got to be on your list to evaluate because there’s very little out there that can compete.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re making cakes or the heaviest of bread doughs, the KitchenAid product will make short work of them.
In fact, we’d say that even if all you do, all day, every day is make heavy bread dough; you won’t be disappointed in this ox of a mixer.
When I first heard the best mixer buzz about the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, I’ll confess I was a little skeptical. Word on the street was that this was the best stand mixer in the world for home use. That’s a pretty bold claim, right?
Well, I am pleased to report that this wasn’t an exaggeration, the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer is a beast of a mixer and here’s why!
Top Features Of The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer
The first ever stand mixer was invented by KitchenAid.
It’s a testament to the brand’s staying power and quality that 100 years after that invention, they’re still the biggest name in mixers.
There’s only one feature missing from the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer and that’s the lack of overload protection, though we’re not sure it needs it given the performance of the product.
Not only does it mix brilliantly but you’re also going to pleased discover that there are 10 options attachments that can turn this mixer into nearly every kitchen appliance you might need.
Design And Build Of The Artisan Mixer
This is a professional product and the price tag reflects that but so does the build quality.
The mixing bowl is made of stainless steel which means it will be around long after we will. The motor could probably be used to power a tank – there’s nothing that this mixer couldn’t tackle in our tests, nothing. Try it with tough bread dough, let it run for about 10 minutes and see how good the dough is and how there’s nothing left stuck to the bowl.
This shows just how thorough the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer is when it comes to kneading. The design is eye-catching, and we’ve got to note that it comes in a choice of 41 colors (some very similar to each other admittedly).
Why Is This One Of Our Favorite Artisan Mixers?
We’ve had a KitchenAid Artisan mixer since it came out. It’s such a permanent part of our kitchen that we’d forgotten to give it a review; it’s there and that’s how it should be. If there’s a better mixer out there – we don’t know about it. It’s that simple.
KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Is Easy To Use
If you know how to set up a mixer, then you’re never going to struggle to use the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer.
There are excellent control settings that let you take control of the mixing process and the solid build of everything means that you’re never risking breaking any of the components.
We also tried some of the attachments and while the juicer is obviously going to be easy to use, even the ice cream maker (which is clearly a bit more complex) was a pleasure to put into action.
It’s important to note that a stand mixer really gives you the most capacity when it comes to baking at home.
I love a hand mixer and on light batters and doughs, it’s more than good enough but when you’re baking some whole-wheat bread, for example, it’s a real chore to work with a hand mixer.
Stand mixers, on the other hand, don’t require you to put your back into the mixing, they do it for you – so even heavy doughs are simple to work with.
Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining your KitchenAid Artisan Mixer is very easy.
Always unplug an electrical appliance before you clean it.
The mixing bowl can be placed in a dishwasher or washed by hand with soapy water. The body just needs a gentle wipe with a damp, soapy cloth to get it clean.
Final Thoughts On The KitchenAid Artisan Mixer
If you love to bake, then you need to buy a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer it is simply the best mixer there is.
However, we acknowledge that this is not a cheap machine. You should know that you’re going to use it before you shell out for it. However, if you do purchase a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer – you will never regret it.
This is an awesome product! It’s easy to clean. It’s easy to set up. You can buy additional tools to extend the functionality. It’s hard-wearing and will last for years to come.
There’s very little negative to say about it. If you test it head-to-head with any competing product, and I did, it just feels better all round.
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I’ve never had one, but visiting my older sister used hers and now in love with it. I’ve always used a hand mixer and since haven’t been able to do much baking because of hand problems .I’d like to get back to more baking especially for the grandkids.
Still have my small hand mixer from my bridal shower some 25+ years ago and it would be great to update to this fantastic looking mixer in Blue to match my kitchen decor. I would be much happier using a mixer if my hands were not screaming at me the whole time due to the arthritis as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
It’s on my kitchen bucket list
It’s been on my wish list for decades!
great addition for my kitchen
Our Camp came with a special cabinet that swing up and out just for a KitchenAid
Love to bake & make other good stuff. A Kitchen Aid Mixer would be great !!! .
Thank You for a chance to win a wonderful prize.
Would love one of these definitely
This has been on my bucket list fora LONG time!
I would not mine having the mixer it would help me A lot for i cook and bake from scratch not out of A box
it is A nice mixer
Yes please This one is on my wish list for a LONG time!
I like the one that lifts up to the beaters.
Church bake sale items would be so much easier with this. Also, I have arthritis and have lost strength in my hands and wrists. This could do the work for me.
I have never had one of these KitchenAid Mixer. I am sure it would come in very handy since I am always cooking up something. I bake alot and believe it would take alot of extra work by doing everything by hand. Kitchen Aid makes the best appliances. There well bilt and last forever. My Grandmother had one of the first mixer by KitchenAid and it was along time ago. She gave hers a workout but it never failed to work.
Please I need this beautiful mixer!
Love to win mixer.
I can’t wait to get one.
Would come in handy making a lot of treats for the holidays !
Could sure use in my kitchen for the holidays!
i have cancer .stage 4 had surgery didn’t go well lost half of my stomach so can’t eat much at a time 1/2 cup .the one thing i love to do is cook and bake would really love a mixer like that. thank you
This is cool and I think that this is a great contest. I am a disabled veteran. I would love to win the contest.
have a mixer that is 15 yrs old Unfortunately it doesn’t mix to well anymore & I use a hand mixer that works. I could use a new – 1
I have wanted one for years.
I need this for my daughter
This mixer has everything, Sure would love to win it..
Yes like to have one do you have in cooper are blue always wanted one
Love to win my not good anymore
We need a great mixer like this
My best friend has this and it is awesome……,. I want one too:)
Please enter me into this sweepstakes ..If I won it I could stop borrowing my friend’s….
thanks,
Marie
I could use a nice mixer thankyou
Mon rêve!
Love this kitchen aid mixer would love to have it as an addition to my baking tools as I’m a caterer I cater for all occasion/ but slow down a bit as my hands are not what they used to be and suffering from cappaltunel on both ✋ it’s becoming painful to used my hands this would definitely be great for meeee no more straining my hands
This would be a nice surprise to win for my family. Thank you for the chance to enter this sweepstakes.
just what I need !
Our twenty year old KA still is workin’.
A new one would really be a great addition to our kitchen.
Ours K/A is twenty years old. TIME FOR A NEW ONE!
mix it up
Thank you
I know Kitchen Aid mixers are great and I really would like this one.
I m tired of whicking my cake batters all the time . I wish i could win a kitchenaide Artisan stand mixer in a pretty red . I get hand n wrist cramps when my family wants a dessert.
Omg I want this so bad! I can only use 1 beater and only like for 30 seconds then the breaker blows….
Yeah I don’t use it anymore.
Fingers are crossed
We have an older Kitchen Aid. It still does a fine job:
Would be nice to have a mixer
want and need mixer
Really want to win this beautiful mixer which is so much more than a mixer.
My mom had one,she showed me all the wonderful things her Kitchen-aide
could do and with so little effort! It is nothing short of AMAZING!! I got my own, then we lost everything, we’re trying to replace things , but it goes slowly. It would truly be a blessing to win!
My mom has one and it is wonderful.I would love to have one also.
Would love to win this it is beautiful thank you
So tired of mixing by hand. Thanks for the chance!
Really need this mixer, love to cook and this would be great
My mom had a KitchenAid Mixer from the time I was in grade school. It was white, the only color it came in those days. But she made everything in it, bread, cookies, cakes.
It passed to my brother I get paying so he could continue the traditions. This would be a very welcome addition to my kitchen.
KitchenAid mixers are great! They do everything, with the attachments you have everything you could need for keeping your family happy.
Tired of mixing by hand!
Don’t have a mixer, stir by hand.
I’ve been hand mixing for years and now my arthritis has gotten worse I can’t do it anymore and boy do I miss baking and some cooking
I have kitchen aid mixer and it make life so easier