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KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart
Stand Mixer, White
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Description
KitchenAid's stand mixer is a substantial piece
of equipment: 250 watts of mixing power make child's play of
creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in
you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch
of cookie dough; the 4-1/2-quart bowl can hold up to 8 cups of
flour, which translates into as many as 192 sweet treats.
This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for
making batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire
whip for egg whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused
creations; and a hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All
three are solid in construction and easily secured to the
beater shaft with a simple twist; untwisting them is a bit
trickier because the attachment stems are short and can be hard
to grasp, especially if they get the least bit greasy. The bowl
itself locks tight to the base.
Standing 14 inches high, jutting out a foot,
and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball, this stand
mixer isn't the sort of appliance you'll wipe down and put
away. Better to find a square foot of free counter space for
easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it is
rugged--you'll want to show it off.
To complete the package, KitchenAid includes a
spiral-bound guide with instructions, mixing tips, and 67
recipes, from crispy waffles to a caramel walnut banana torte.
--Betsy Danheim
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customers are saying:
"The Do It All Mixer!"
By, Kathy Jackson
"phkat" (Reubens, ID United States)
"I truly love this KitchenAid mixer! It's got the power to
knead my bread dough while I'm busy greasing the pans. The
option of adding attachments like the Pasta Maker, the
grater/slicer and the Meat Grinder make this a fantastic
all-purpose mixer. I love being able to just toss in my
ingredients and let the mixer do all the work. Turns making
home made bread into a joy instead of a chore. I can't believe
the quality that has gone into this mixer. I think that this is
one of the finest wedding presents you could get for a new
bride."
"A mixer that is absolutely
unbeatable!"
By, R. Tiedemann "Sunnye" (Bellevue, NE USA)
"I'm one of those lucky people who has a kitchen full of
top-quality appliances because I love to cook. Over almost 50
years of preparing meals and catering parties for family and
friends, I've worn out several mixers. When the last one gave
out I decided to try the Kitchenaid. After all, the brand had
produced a dishwasher that I loved and the mixer certainly
seemed sturdy enough.
Actually "sturdy" is an understatement; this is the most
rugged, most solid mixer I've ever owned. It attacks the
heaviest ingredients with efficient dispatch and never "walks"
on the counter. On the other hand, it can be gentle with more
fragile ingredients and processes. Its versatility is
amazing.
The machine itself is no lightweight -- too
heavy to move around much so it really needs to be easily
accessible on top of a counter. Fortunately it's attractive
enough to keep in full view!
There's a locking mechanism that attaches the
bowl firmly to the base so it won't move when you turn the
motor on. The three mixing attachments lock in place with a
slight twist and are easy to remove. The paddle attachment is
great for mixing cake and cookie batters, whipping potatoes,
and blending any combination of ingredients. The wire whip
incorporates air into egg whites or other blends with an
impressive efficiency and the hook makes quick work of yeast
doughs. It's easy to shift the speed lever even when the
machine is operating so the cook has complete control of the
process.
If you love to cook and you have a limited
budget you can't go wrong if you splurge on this mixer. This
machine is a winner."
"I Never Realized Until I Got One!"
By, Jewels "spirited_jewels" (Minnesota)
"For years I had been cooking by using a great big bowl and a
sturdy silver spoon to mix everything. I never realized the
wonder of these KitchenAid mixers until I got one for myself.
No longer do I have to struggle through thick doughs whether it
be for bread, cookies, and pie crusts. My arms can have a rest
while cooking and the KitchenAid does the work for me. It also
helps conserve time, because while it is mixing, you can move
to another spot of the kitchen and work on something else such
as; getting the pie filling ready while the dough is
mixing.
Anyone who finds themself using a spoon and a big bowl often to
stir should round up some money to get one of these.
They come in different sizes, and many different colors such
as black, white, and red. That way if you get one, you can get
it to match your kitchen. It's easy to use as putting the
ingredients in, plugging it in, and pressing a button.
You see these used on cooking shows time and time and again.
Why not have a KitchenAid for yourself? If you cook a lot, or
even just a little, you owe it to yourself.
It is costly, but really helps in the kitchen. The name
practically says it all: it's a Kitchen Aid."
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KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer
with Spatula, White
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KitchenAid K45WSSWH Classic Series
4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer with Spatula, White
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saying:
"Perfect compliment to any
kitchen!"
By, G. Langston (New Orleans, LA)
"There are few additions to a
kitchen that really make a difference in the way you cook, but
this is one of them. The unique way that it mixes and its ease
of use has made our recipes significantly better. We actually
find that we are cooking more often and trying new and
different recipes. There appears to be some concern about the
4.5 quart size versus the 5 quart. We have not found a recipe
yet that we could not make in the 4.5. Bottom-line... Great
product."
"Great Mixer!"
By, Lynn "lynnie"
"I bought this mixer because my cousin had one and I thought it
was so much faster to mix up a batch of cookie dough than the
old fashion way. So I though that if I would find one at a
cheap price that I would buy one. When I saw this one I thought
the price was right so I ordered it. I received it quickly with
the free shipping. The first thing I made was cookie dough and
it work great. I even made the pancakes in the guide that had
recipes in. They were really good. I plan on doing more of the
recipes using the mixer. I think this is one of the best things
that I purchased."
"A brave step into the world of REAL
mixers...."
By, D. Miesem "LemurQueen" (Albuquerque, NM USA)
"I'd lusted after a KitchenAid mixer, but was intimidated by
the price tag. This mixer seems to have a smaller capacity than
the machine I'd lusted after, and that was my fear- that the
capacity of the mixer would be too small for my family of six.
Fortunately the capacity of this mixer is still more than I
need. I'm super happy with the purchase- absolutely no
regrets!! It's wonderful to just put all my ingredients in the
mixer, then walk away and work on something else while it
mixes.... how cool is THAT?!?!?"
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