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The Kitchenaid classic stand mixer has been the workhorse appliance in many kitchens for so long that it has become symbolic. Other companies have been trying to compete with in recent years, but Kitchenaid has not stood idly by. They have expanded their range to compete at the higher end on both style and function.

If you only need a stand mixer every once in a while, then the entry-level Kitchenaid classic stand mixer will almost certainly meet every need that you have. The machine comes in either red or white, has a 4.5-quart bowl and a 250-Watt, 10-speed motor. The mixer comes with a wire beater, flat beater and dough hook. For basic cake making, cream whipping and occasional bread kneading, this mixer will do just fine.

The Kitchenaid artisan will give you more out of your mixer! It holds up to 5-quarts allowing more bowl capacity and a 325-Watt motor, making this a must-have item! The mixer comes in a dozens of colors for those fashion conscious cookers and we even offer limited edition colors at certain retailers. This mixer is a great investment if you often bake bread or pizza or if you want something to coordinate with your kitchen colors. Plus, you'll save $75 had you bought the classic Kitchenaid stand mixer!

Baking is the technique of prolonged cooking of food by dry heat acting by convection, and not by radiation, normally in an oven, but also in hot ashes, or on hot stones.[1] It is primarily used for the preparation of bread, cakes, pastries and pies, tarts, quiches, and cookies. Such items are sometimes referred to as "baked goods," and are sold at a bakery. A person who prepares baked goods as a profession is called a baker. It is also used for the preparation of baked potatoes; baked apples; baked beans; some pasta dishes.Many domestic ovens are provided with two heating elements: one for baking, using convection and conduction to heat the food.

All Kitchenaid mixers, no matter which model you have, can be taken to the next level when various attachments are added. For example, this simple stand mixer can be transformed into a meat grinder, an ice cream maker, a pasta roller and even a juicer. Not only do these attachments save you counter space and time, you won't have to worry about burning out the motor of a more unreliable countertop appliance.

Regardless of whether you only bake occasionally or make pizzas all the time, you will find your ideal stand mixer in the Kitchenaid product line. Their mixers are wonder time-saving and work-saving gadgets that serve so many purposes. But best of all is when you can get someone else to buy one for you. (Be sure to include it if you are registered for wedding gifts.) At that point, a more costly model becomes a truly fine investment.

Although other companies have tried to duplicate and compete against the Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, they haven't been able to match the power and reliability that this mixer provides. For those who want a little more out of their mixer, the Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart stand mixers offer a little more bowl capacity and a more powerful 325-Watt motor that can handle pizza dough with ease. There are individuals who take baking very seriously. If you count yourself among them, you might wish to treat yourself to a Kitchenaid Professional 600 Mixer. This motor turns on gently to avoid splatters and has an automatic shutoff as well.