Cuisinart Precision Master 5 5qt Stand Mixer
The cost was less than the more sturdy competitor. I left a comment yesterday in the other article about stand mixers, where I mentioned that I was given a KitchenAid stand mixer that I’m not using at all. If the person that gave it to me were to take it back one day, I’d gladly consider getting this Cuisinart SM-55 for myself. Like you said, it’s lightweight, performs well enough, and is reasonably affordable. Power – we found that the actual power to be higher than some of same of other competitors at this price point. Don’t be fooled by manufacturers’ gimmicks with using wattage figures to describe how much energy is available at the mixer head.
“I cannot overstate how much I love this mixer!” another shopper says. I’ve only used it a couple of times but I absolutely love it. I read reviews and everything for every stand mixer.
I research everything to death before actually purchasing, and have looked at many machines, and read various reviews. And the fact that it is a conveniet tilting style machine rather than a cumbersome bowl lift model cuisinart griddler elite helped us see past the utilitiarian appearance. Available Accessories – Cuisinart makes all the basic accessories to use with the power ports that one really needs – meat grinder, food processor, blender, etc.
A stand mixer is an investment that will last for years, through bread baking, pie crusts and batches of cookies. Stand mixers vary in style, features and quality; however, both KitchenAid and Cuisinart produce good-quality, durable mixers ideal for a home baker. When choosing between a Cuisinart vs Kitchenaid stand mixer, consider how you will use it, the size of the motor and bowl as well as features you want or need. There are some kitchen appliances that make you wonder, “Why didn’t I get this sooner?” For us, a stand mixer is one of those gadgets.
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 griddler elite 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.
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.
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.
This is NOT the case with KitchenAid, as you are easily able to find any part you need, and they also pick up shipping both ways while under warranty – of course, thjis is only a year on most models. The meat grinder and pasta maker attach to a concealed port on the front of the mixer head. Unlike some of its competitors , the SM-55’s splash guard is well designed, it is not a pain to use, and it simply works. It forms a fairly tight seal and keeps flour and powdered sugar where it is supposed to be – in the bowl, not all over the counter and the rest of your appliances.