I Already Have a Kitchen Stand Mixer, Now Tell Me What to Bake, Honey!

What to bake with your kitchen stand mixer

You have probably heard a lot about the benefits of a kitchen stand mixer. This popular item, found on wedding registries everywhere, may look like a fancy $200 to $500 paper weight if you have never used one before. However, with a little research and a few accessories, your kitchen stand mixer can be become the appliance of your culinary dreams!

The Common Uses
Let’s start with the most common uses of a kitchen stand mixer:
• Beating eggs
• Mixing batter for cakes and brownies
• Mixing cookie dough
• Whipping for frosting and cream

For some people, this is not enough to justify the pricy purchase of a kitchen stand mixer. However, there are far more uses than those few common ones.

Pasta, Anyone?
Yes, you can make pasta with your kitchen stand mixer! Most companies make pasta accessories to fit their mixers. With your pasta rollers you can do it all from scratch! Consider making your own delicious:
• Fettuccine
• Linguini
• Ravioli
• Spaghetti (thick or thin)

Most of these attachments take only a few minutes to produce perfect, homemade pasta to compliment your favorite sauces.

Breaking Bread with your Kitchen Stand Mixer
Any kitchen stand mixer can be used to make bread as well. There are various settings for mixing dough, even working through the kneading process. Consider the difficulties that come when baking bread by hand:

• Sticky dough that clings to your fingers and surfaces
• Flour covered clothing and walls
• Aching fingers and arms from all that kneading
• Uneven pressure requires longer knead times by hand to get a nice, smooth dough

Then consider how a kitchen stand mixer will help with those problems:

• The dough will only stick to the bowl and attachment, rather than you
• Most include high-walled bowls that help contain flying flour
• No aching body parts
• The mechanical nature of the mixer will guarantee a quick, even kneading process

A kitchen stand mixer may be just the thing you need to make life a little easier without sacrificing meal quality. You can put together the most delectable and enticing dishes for your family quickly and easily using your new favorite appliance!