Best Stand Mixer Review

Stand mixers offer much more versatility than basic hand mixers. These kitchen mixers have the ability to knead dough for great homemade bread, yet they are simple enough to thoroughly mix cake batter with ease. Using a stand mixer is much more efficient than a hand mixer because the hands-free design allows you to add ingredients while the mixer is churning.

Using an electric mixer ensures that your cake layers are light and airy, your frosting satiny, your cookies crisp or chewy - and it's speedier (and less tiring) than stirring umpteen times. We tested 12 stand mixers, which free you to do other tasks while they do the work.

For whipping, puréeing, and a host of other food prep tasks, a reliable mixer is essential. The market is divided into hand mixers and stand mixers that range in price from $10 to $400. Just about any stand or hand mixer will do for simple chores.

If you're a serious baker, you probably own a stand mixer and, without hesitation, admit it's your best friend in the kitchen. For others choosing a mixer is a difficult decision that sets up a classic battle between"I want it" and "do I need it."