Does anyone have a kitchenaid stand mixer?

[aprincessmom]

What do you used your attachments for?

I use the flat beater for most cookies. The only time I use the balloon beater is for things that need a lot of air in the mix -- sounds weird, I know, but some things like frostings or merangues require lots of "air" to make properly.

I rarely use the dough hook because I prefer to use my hands to mix dough -- I can "feel" when it's ready better than I can see.

 

[ChiTownZee]

the balloon beater

is that the wire wisky one?

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

I have a 6 qt mixer, the Kitchenaid side by side refrigerator, and a Kitchenaid dishwasher. DEFINITELY worth every penny.

I regularly make double batches of cookie dough and it's not even a challenge.

 

[newmousecateer]

Yes, that's the whisk one.

I only use the dough hook for bread. Everything else I use the paddle.

I have the bigger one. Wouldn't do without it. You will love whichever one you get.

If you do plan on doing bread, I would probably go with the bigger one. Also, if you bake a lot of cookie, the bigger one is great for "doubling" the recipe.

Whichever one you get....enjoy!

 

[WendyZ]

Awwww! I think I want one of these too!! It was on my Christmas list, but I changed to Calphalon cookware. Can't make up my mind! I did ask my mom for the blender. I hope I get that!! I just wondered if I would use the mixer enough??? It looks awesome though. Seems like everyone here uses theirs all the time. My friend loves hers too. DH said we used to have one and didn't use it. He's right, but it wasn't kitchen aid and I didn't cook then like I cook now. Sometimes mixing that cookie dough can be rough on the ol' arms!!!