My wife and I both share this machine. She makes hearty whole grain breads from heavy doughs that need thorough mixing, and it performs easily and effortlessly. I use it mostly for our special waffle mix requiring fluffy, lightly, beaten egg whites as a last ingredient to be folded in. We love the large size which makes adding ingredients quickly an easy chore. This unit has real power in the gearing and the motor which will make it last a long time with constant use. Our friends always comment how much they would like a unit like ours. It is so much fun to brag it up about how wonderfully useful it is and recommend a great product to good friends.
By Salmon Sister
from Burlington, WA
About Me Avid Cook
12/14/2010
5-Quart Artisan Mixer
5.0
PROS
Heavy Duty
Capacity
Even Mixing
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Bread
Cakes & Cookies
Comments:
I recently purchased the 5 quart Artisan mixer. I got it in time for holiday baking and have been extremely pleased with the results. I also own a small hand held mixer and felt it was time for a serious upgrade. The Artisan mixes cookie dough quickly and fairly quietly. After reading reviews and sharing stories with friends, I settled on the Artisan and have not been disappointed. I was aware it was heavy so I don't move it much. Some reviews described it as noisey but I don't find that to be as noticeable as I expected. It cleans up quickly. I had to adjust the beater arm and I found the screw a bit out of the way to reach. I have no other negative comments and am anxious to try it for making other types of food.
By Katarina
from Brooklyn, NY
About Me Casual Cook
8/10/2010
You will love this mixer
5.0
PROS
CONS
BEST USES
Pies
Cakes & Cookies
Comments:
Buy this mixer as soon as posible!
By Randy
from Memphis NY
About Me Casual Cook
1/12/2009
KitchenAid Artisan mixer
5.0
PROS
Even Mixing
Capacity
Works Quietly
Heavy Duty
CONS
BEST USES
Meringue
Candy
Pies
Cakes & Cookies
Bread
Comments:
KitchenAid is a real machine and works beautifully great investment should have bought one years ago