Mixer information

Kitchen mixers are a useful investment, but consumers strapped for kitchen space or money should also consider blenders and food processors, since these appliances can perform some of the same tasks. For more information about these products, visit our separate reports on blenders and food processors.

If you are interested exclusively in making bread dough, keep in mind that most bread machines feature a dough cycle that mixes and kneads the dough but does not bake it. ConsumerSearch reports on bread machines, describing which models have this feature.

We found a good video on cleaning your stand mixer on YouTube.

We enjoyed this article in using a stand mixer with a pasta attachment to make flour tortillas.

There's a lengthy buyer's guide and article at ChefHome.com about choosing and using a stand mixer.

Manufacturers' websites contain the most recent model information:

Cuisinart

Hamilton Beach

Hobart

KitchenAid

Sunbeam