The best dough mixer

Since the mixer, after all, was originally a device for mixing dough, its characteristics should be quite simple: somewhere good power, somewhere more speed, and somewhere nozzles.

Advantages of the mixer:

• kneading the dough - thanks to a large number of nozzles, even the standard model copes with the batter for pancakes and a thick mass on the cake layers. And how fast the mixing will take place will depend on the power itself;
• shake up cocktails - with the help of a large number of speeds, you can also make skins, thick smoothies or just knead the cream to the thickness of the ice cream.
• grind - optional accessories that manufacturers equip some models with can even replace the blender. It is also worth emphasizing that even the simplest mixer best copes with the mixing function than the best-equipped blender or combine. Although the latter is the most versatile model of kitchen appliances.

Mixers can be of different capacities, with a large set of speeds and not very much, and there can be several types of devices. In order to choose the right device, you need to know what they are.

• planetary - is a stable unit, with a fixed bowl. In addition to the rims themselves, spinning in different directions, the capacity itself turns in such a mixer. It creates the opposite direction of motion, which gives the most uniform texture of the mass, liquid or cocktail. In some models, the bowl can detach, spin at different speeds and be able to be fixed. Models of this type are bulky and weigh more than their counterparts;

• submersible - the easiest and simplest type of mixer. The shape resembles an oblong device, the base of which is fixed, when activated, in the hand.It is on the weight all the time of use, so for a long time it cannot be kept so - the arm gets tired The corollas are located on the back of the mixer and immersed in any dish, which contains the dough. Such a device does not come in a bowl set, but you can use any container made from homemade dishes - the main thing is that it is deep;

• stationary - a classic mixer model, mounted on a stand and stably mounted on a table. Such a mixer has a bowl in a set that cannot be removed - only all products are mixed in it. The advantages of such a device are its autonomy: you only need to set the desired mode, add products to the bowl and press a button, and he will do the rest. The disadvantage is the inability to choose the volume of products that should be mixed. Due to the specific size of the bowl, you should always adjust the amount of dough inside, otherwise you can overload the device;

• Universal - a household appliance that combines the fixed and submersible view of a mixer. For kneading biscuit or thick dough is best suited. Its feature is the ability, if desired, to remove the bowl and turn a stable structure into an ordinary hand mixer.In this case, the device can easily be suitable for kneading dough for pancakes, beating, or for custard. Also, in the presence of certain nozzles, the mixer can perform the functions of a blender.

Universal mixer suitable for wider use, and the planetary need confectioners.

Each mixer has its own indicators, thanks to which you can easily calculate what functions it can perform and how long it will last. For example, when buying a device, you should pay attention to the following indicators:

• power is the main criterion by which the functional and capabilities of the device are determined. For example, a submersible mixer has a small power range: from 180 to 400 watts.It is better to choose an indicator from 450 W - with such a power, mixers easily cope with dough for cake layers and shortbread dough, and those above 800 W are already designated as professional;
• speeds are another important indicator, since due to it you can change the time of beating or kneading. Standard models (even the simplest) have 3-5 speeds. Various modes are necessary for obtaining excellent textures: from airy to the most tight and uniform. In professional and universal models, up to 25 speeds can be present;
• additional nozzles - the more accessories and nozzles are presented in the kit, the more versatile the device. For example, having a strainer, a nozzle handle, blades and a chopper, the mixer will already be a mini-combines, as it can perform all the functions at once: chop up, chop, mix, squeeze and ... beat.

The functionality and the work itself of any mixer is quite simple: at the base there are several corollas (or other nozzles), which, when the button is pressed, begin to rotate at a certain speed and mix liquid or mass to a uniform texture.

Nozzles allow you to change the possibilities: when using the whisk, the dough is whipped up to a tender crema, using a fork trowel, you can interfere with thick masses. The mixer, with the function of kneading dough, can easily cope with any consistency of dough: from liquid consistencies on pancakes and fritters, to thick dough for cakes or cakes. Sometimes a dispenser is built into the mechanism, which allows you to control the amount of the product obtained.

The simplest and even the most professional device fits the home - depending on what functions the mixer will perform, you should pay attention to the number of speeds, power and the presence of additional nozzles.

If the mixer is used only occasionally, for the most basic functions, then a hand-held device with a power of 200-350 watts will do. In this case, the mixer will beat the liquid, stir cocktails and knead sparse consistency for the dough.

With greater workload and love for cakes, muffins and lush baking, at home you will need a mixer, whose power is 500-800 W of stationary appearance. It is better if it is universal - that is, with the ability to transform with an immersion mixer.It is necessary that such a device has more than 5 speeds, and several different attachments.

Another important criterion for which you should choose: this is the material of manufacture. The metal case, as a rule, is presented only in professional models, which are expensive. Plastic at the base - the standard, as long as it was high resistance. But the internal parts should be made of metal, even better stainless steel.

The most interesting models of kneader mixers are presented by Kenwood and Electrolux. - brands presented from these companies may vary in type, number of speeds and their main capabilities, but they represent the main producers in this segment (the average price is excellent quality).

A good option for a professional stationary mixer is Top Chef with a 7L model. - a planetary device with 6 speeds and a metal body is capable of kneading a large number of products and different consistencies of dough. A similar, but better (professional) is First FA 5259-1 mixer-kneader.

Similar among themselves are - Bomann HM 377 CB and Silvercrest (the country of origin is Germany).Hand mixers with medium power and high performance.

The budget option is a Pancake Machine - with measuring symbols right on the circle and dispenser at the base.

In order to make the mixer yourself, you can do the tricky way: if there are parts or corollas from the old device, you can apply them to the new machine. Sometimes, the beaters that came up to the mixer can be easily installed to the blender.

Another option is to use additional attachments of a food processor or blender. As a rule, with any kitchen appliance in the kit are nozzles. One of them - a spatula or special blades - is fashionable to use for whipping products.

According to many reviews, the best models for kneading dough are recognized by Bomann HM 377 CB and Silvercrest. They are very similar in functionality and are in the same price category. In addition, according to many, companies such as Braun, Kenwood and Philips are quality models (though not in a metal case), but with a long service life. Many people also appreciated the fun and simple model called Pancake Machine - easy to use and has a low cost.The quality is not inferior to the main manufacturers mixers.