Cuisinart® Cuisinart® Precision Master 5 5
For most home bakers, a 9- to 12-cup mixer capacity is adequate; however, you may want a larger mixer if you often bake in larger quantities. This includes big families, as well as bakers who enjoy sharing their creations at a local bake sale or church potluck event. Adding a quality stand mixer to your countertop is almost like adding another pair of hands in the kitchen. An appliance that can handle tedious tasks while you focus your attention elsewhere is an ideal home baking assistant. And while there are plenty of viable options to choose from, let this top-rated stand mixerfrom Cuisinart be at the top of your list.
Not the most user-friendly, but is recommended because there isn’t a lot of space to add additional ingredients without it installed. It’s powerful – kneading a batch of bread dough was a breeze, no effort at all. We also made a double-batch of pasta dough (I’ll show you in a sec) and the machine handled it easily.
Cuisinart’s 5-quart bowls are also made of a very high quality stainless steel with handles. We love handles as they make removal, transport, and pouring so much easier, and this is a feature that you don’t always find on lower-priced stand mixers. Unlike models from other manufacturers, the bowls supplied with the SM-55 line are cuisinart pots and pans set very easy to remove. In KitchenAid’s tilt models, they are often very difficult to detach – especially after mixing bread dough. For a higher-capacity option, the Cuisinart 7-quart mixer allows you to mix recipes with up to 15 cups of flour, while the KitchenAid Bowl Lift Professional 600 handles 12 cups in a 6-quart bowl.
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For example, the high-speed power outlet is used for the food processor and blender attachment while the slow-speed outlet is for the pasta maker and meat grinder attachments. The 7-quart stainless steel mixing bowl can accommodate large batches of recipes with a few consumers even using it to make double recipes. I’ve owned Kitchenaid and Cuisinart stand mixers. Kitchenaid could never handle making bread dough for one loaf without bogging down. I had a power surge that fried my Cuisinart when it was out of warranty. Someone loaned me her Kitchenaid and I am so glad because it reminds me of how weak they are!
If you keep your quantities in moderation, this shouldn’t be a problem. We tested the dough hook out by making fresh pizza dough. Pizza dough is very sticky and is a pain to knead by hand. We can say that this mixer is good for smaller batches with the whisk tool. We were able to whip a minuscule 1/4 cup of egg whites to stiff peaks in an acceptable time (the caveat is we did have to manually adjust the height of tilt-head, which had zero documentation on how to do). People wanting a mixer lighter than a KitchenAid – say, more than 10 pounds lighter.
My daughter’s hands didn’t get messy and create a mess when adjusting the speed or lifting the attachments from the bowl. I can’t wait until I’m on my feet to use this baby and get add-ons for it. If you’re wondering if you should buy a KitchenAid or Cuisinart stand mixer, you only need to read our guide to see that KitchenAid took the cake for us. The KitchenAid Classic Plus has the iconic KitchenAid style and reliability but at a super reasonable price. Pair that with the deal of the day, and these stand mixers don’t have to break the bank. The Cuisinart Precision Master stand mixer is typically lower price to the KitchenAid Artisan, but it does pack in a marginally larger capacity and more speed functions, which makes it a great value pick.
You can also purchase the model in colors like red, white, and turquoise for a similar discount. Shopping is like cooking–it doesn’t work out every time. If you don’t love your purchase, just return it within 60 days. Clearance items and items ending in .49 or .99 are not eligible for return or refund.
No problem – let the mixer do its thing while you tend to your sauce, and there’s no need to worry about over-kneading your dough. The Cuisinart SM-55/SM-55BC/SM-55BK models include a 15 minute timer function, which means you can now work on other prep and chores while the machine is operating! Although we hate to turn this in into a KitchenAid vs. Cuisinart Stand Mixer contest, comparisons will undeniably be made by many customers and other reviewers.
A selection of attachments are included, such a chef’s whisk for lighter materials, a hook for bread dough and a flat mixing paddle. These as well as the bowl are all dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The Cuisinart stand mixer also has a power outlet where you can connect optional attachments such as a meat grinder, a pasta roller and cutter or a frozen dessert maker . The unit’s tilt-back head allows for easy access to its 5.5-quart mixing bowl, while the included splash guard prevents messy countertops.