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Easy
For the cookies: Cream the granulated sugar, shortening, vanilla and orange zest thoroughly. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and mix. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt, and then blend into the sugar mixture.Divide the
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8
Frosted Raspberry Hand Pies
Easy
For the Double Crust Fruit Pie Dough Combine the flour, sugar and salt together. Add the oil and blend in using a pastry cutter, electric beaters or a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until the flour looks evenly crumbly in texture. Add
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Serves
6
Love Tattoo Cupcakes
Easy
1. Cream the butter and sugar for at least 5 minutes - seriously, we need it to look pale as cream with all the sugar completely incorporated into the butter (trust me, the extra effort is worth it).
2. Add the eggs one at a time, adding a teaspoon
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
12
Blackberry Hand Pies
Easy
For the pie crust: 1) In a food processor, blend together flours, sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter and shortening and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle water over flour mixture and pulse until dough forms moist clumps. 2) G
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
8
Raspberry Jam Doughnuts
Medium
Add the milk, yeast, sugar and eggs to a bowl and blend slightly. Add the flour, salt and nutmeg and blend by hand or in a mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Immediately start adding the butter a bit at a time and continue to mix until the dough
Prep Time
100 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
12
Sticky Lips Pie
Medium
Pre-heat the oven to 190°C.
For the oatmeal cookie crust, in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar for ab
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Serves
55
Chocolate and Raspberry Cake
Medium
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two 8" sandwich cake tins. Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric hand-whisk or in a mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring that each egg is totally mixed in before adding the next one. Then
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
10
The Best Chilli Ever
Easy
The thing that makes this chilli stand out is the smoky authentic taste and it’s beautifully glistening dark red colour, it’s a showstopper. I have people pleading for the recipe all the time, so this will make a lot of people very happy! It’s very
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Serves
10
Classic Parker House Rolls
Easy
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or in a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment.
Combine the dough until it comes together and then if mixing by hand, turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead until smooth, about 5 m
Prep Time
70 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
18
Braided Egg Buns
Medium
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or in a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Combine the dough until it comes together and then if mixing by hand, turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead until smooth, about 5 m
Prep Time
90 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12
Potato Parmesan Focaccia
Medium
Peel and dice 1 pound of the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and push through a ricer, or mash by hand. Measure out 1 ½ cups, loosely packed if pushed through a ricer, and 1 ¼ cups if ma
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
-
Margherita Pizza
Medium
Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven to very hot 4 hours before cooking.
Alternately, you can use a preheated pizza stone in your home oven. It's best to heat it for 1 hour at 500 degrees F before baking.
Add tomatoes to a food processor and process un
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8
Cookie Easter Bunny House
Medium
Special equipment: parchment paper, ruler, scissors, rolling pin, pizza cutter, cookie cutters, disposable pastry bags, small and medium decorating tips For the dough: Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix the eggs and vanill
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
-
Flour's Famous Sticky Buns
Medium
First, make the goo. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar and cook, stirring, to combine (it may look separated, that's ok). Remove from the heat and whisk in the honey, cream, water, and salt. Strain to r
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
8
St.
Patrick's Day Green Velvet Layer CakeMedium
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment and butter the parchment; set aside. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermil
Prep Time
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Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10
St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks
Easy
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and spray with cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermilk, food co
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24
Whole-Wheat Pizza Hand Pockets
Medium
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Mix together the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, pepperoni, egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
Divide the dough into eight even pieces. Lightly dust a clean work s
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
8
Classic Cherry Strudel
Hard
For the cherry filling, bring the cherries up to a simmer with the sugar and cinnamon sticks, and simmer for 10 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch in a small bowl with a little cold water and add this to the cherries, stirring until the juices have thicke
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
8
Banana Walnut Bread
Easy
Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf tin with butter. Preheat the oven to 175°C.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
12
Peach-berry shortcake cupcakes
Hard
To make the cupcakes:
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.
Line the cups of a standard-size 12-cup muffin tin with paper baking cases.
2) In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a standard hand held mixer and large mixi
Prep Time
90 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
12
Hand-Pounded Gazpacho
Easy
Method for a mortar and pestle: with a mortar and pestle, mash the ingredients together, in the following order: First the salt and garlic cloves, then the green peppers and onion. Add 1 slice of the bread, so that the mixture doesn't spatter. Ri
Prep Time
120 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6
Iced Vanilla Bunny Biscuits
Cream the margarine and golden caster sugar together. Tip the lemon zest or vanilla extract in with the egg, then beat into the margarine and caster sugar. Mix in the flour until all the ingredients are combined. On a floured surface, roll o
Prep Time
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Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Easy
1.
Cream the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy.Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add to the butter and sugar in 5-6 stages.Sieve in the flour and cocoa adding the food colouring.Divide the mixture between 12 muffin tins and bake
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
12
Gluten-Free New York Cheesecake Cupcakes
Easy
Cook's Note: Use a good-quality, tart raspberry preserve to offset the sweetness of the cream cheese frosting.Preheat the oven to 190°C. Line two standard 12-cavity muffin pans with cupcake liners. Evenly distribute the gluten-free cookie crumbs
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
24
Cherry Almond White Chocolate Sandwiches
Easy
For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 160°C, with racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl until combined.
In the bowl of
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
18
Almond and Raisin Biscotti
Medium
Preheat the oven to 150°C.In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar and beat, with a whisk or hand mixer, until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides periodically. Add the orange zest and beat in the whole eggs one at a time.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
36
Anna Olson's Pumpkin Pie
Medium
1. For the crust, pulse the flours, sugar and salt to combine in a food processor (or the dough can be prepared by hand or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment). Add the butter and pulse it in quick pulses until just small pieces of
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
8
Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel
Medium
This is my take on a classic cookie. My Grandmother makes the best chocolate chip cookies ever-lots of chocolate and an extra pinch of salt.
The salty-sweet combination is absolute perfection. I love the gooey decadence of melted chocolate, that's wh
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6
Best Yogurt Parfait Ever
Easy
1. First, pour the yogurt into a bowl. Then add the cream and vanilla. With a whisk, carefully stir until combined. It should be nice and thick. 2. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the yogurt mixture. Do not stir the mixture. Cover
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4
Battenbuns with Homemade Marzipan
Hard
1. For the dough, measure all of the ingredients except the currants and dried apricots into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the hook attachment or in a large bowl. Mix the dough on low speed until it comes together, then increase the speed by one an
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
12
Gingerbread Birdhouse
Hard
1.
For the gingerbread birdhouse: Melt the shortening and butter together in a medium saucepan. Let cool. Sift the flour, granulated sugar, ginger, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl. Mix the melted butter into the flour mixture with an electric mix
Prep Time
240 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10
Fun Salmon Hand Roll
Easy
For the sushi rice, place the rice and water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring the mixture to the boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the vinegar over the rice and mix with a fork. Transfer the coo
Prep Time
22 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
-
Chocolate Pastel Easter Cake with a Chocolate Vermicelli Nest
Medium
Special equipment: a deep-fry thermometer, spider or mesh strainer, latex gloves Make the nest: Heat the oil to 190 degrees C in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Line an 8-inch diameter bowl with plastic wrap leaving some ove
Prep Time
95 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12
Red Velvet Ice Box Cake
Medium
To make the cookies: sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl.
Beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) on m
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
8
Rainbow Sprinkles Layer Cake
Medium
For the cake layers: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Coat six 8-inch round cake pans with flour-based baking spray (or grease and flour pans). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Combine the milk and vanilla
Prep Time
75 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
15
Peanut butter biscuits
Easy
1) In an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer, combine the butter and brown sugar on low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. (Occasi
Prep Time
180 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
50
Best-Ever Roast Beef with a Mustard Crust
Easy
Take the joint out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it up to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 230°C, fan 210°C, gas 8.
Weigh the beef to calculate the exact cooking time – for medium, cook for 15 minutes per 450g plus an
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
120 mins
Serves
4
The Best Berry 3-Layer Magic Cake
Easy
1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a 12-by-8-inch piece of parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides. 2. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in the
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
9
Blueberry and Lime Iced Fancies
Easy
Beat the butter, sugar and lime zest together in an electric mixer or by hand in a medium sized mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Gradually add the eggs, beating well between each addition until fully incorporated. Now, gently fold in the flour and th
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
12
Banoffee Iced Fancies
Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C / (180°C fan oven) / gas mark 6.
Beat the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer or by hand in a medium sized mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Gradually add the eggs, beating well between each addition unt
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
12
Ultimate ginger biscuit
Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Line 2 sheet trays with greaseproof paper. 2) In a large bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and salt and then combine the mixture with your hands. 3) In the
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Serves
16
Peanut Butter Football Cookie
Easy
For the cookie: Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.Pulse the oats in a food processor or mini chopper until finely ground. Whisk the ground oats, flour, baking soda an
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12
Put the lime in the coconut cake
Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.
Grease and flour 2 (23cm) cake tins.
2) In an electric mixer or using a hand beater, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the coconut oil and eggs, 1 at a time. In another mixing bowl or on a sheet of gre
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10
Filled Banoffee Cupcakes
Hard
Preheat the oven to 200°C / (180°C fan oven) / gas mark 6. Beat the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer or by hand in a medium-sized mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Gradually add the eggs, beating well between each addition until fully i
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
-
Peanut Butter Cupboard Cookie Bars
Easy
For the peanut butter cookie base: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf. Lightly butter a 9- by 9-inch baking dish.Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.Combine the butter, peanut butter and
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
16
Apple Cupcakes
Medium
1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/ gas mark 4.
Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
2) Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, cream the butter and vanilla sugar together until fluffy, about two to three minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and vanilla e
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
24
Pink Vanilla Iced Fancies
Easy
Beat the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer or by hand in a medium sized mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Gradually add the eggs beating well between each addition until fully incorporated. Now, gently fold in the flour and add the vanill
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
12
Biscotti Di Prato
Medium
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Place the almonds on a cookie sheet and toast them in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wide ceramic platter to cool off. Do not leave them on the cookie sheet or they will continue to cook and b
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
50
Breakfast cupcake
Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 2. Line the cups of a 24-cup mini cupcake/muffin tin, or a 9-cup standard-size cupcake/muffin tin, with appropriate-size paper cases.
2) Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a medium-size b
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-
Cinnamon Swirl Sour Cream, Strawberry and Bacon Breakfast Cupcake
Easy
For the cupcakes: 1) Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. Line a mini cupcake or muffin tin with 24 mini cupcake liners or a regular-size cupcake or muffin tin with 9 cupcake liners. 2) Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-
Truffle-Centred Beignets
Hard
For the dough, add the milk, yeast, sugar and eggs to a bowl and blend slightly. Add the flour, salt and nutmeg and blend by hand or in a mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Immediately start adding the butter a bit at a time and continue to mix
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
18
Lotte’s British Summer Fruit Fancies
Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 200c (180c fan oven)/ Gas mark 6.
2) Beat the butter, sugar and lemon zest together with an electric mixer or by hand in a medium sized mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
3) Gradually add the eggs, beating well between each add
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
12
Tom Kerridge's Mocha Cake With Hazelnut Praline Cream
Preheat the oven to 160C fan. Grease and line with baking paper a 23cm round springform cake tin. Put the butter and chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Stir until both the chocolate and butter
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
1
Christmas Citrus Squares
Medium
For the crust: 1) Butter a 23 by 31-cm baking pan. Line pan with foil and leave 5-cm extra on all sides. Butter the foil. 2) Whisk the flour, cornflour, and salt together in a bowl. 3) In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-
3-in-1 Sugar Biscuits
Medium
1) Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat the butter and both sugars in another medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about thirty seconds. Add the egg yolks, vanilla and orange zest m
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
48
Pizza
Medium
Place the sugar, salt, olive oil, water, 1 cup of flour, yeast, and remaining cup of flour into a standing mixer's work bowl. Using the paddle attachment, start the mixer on low and mix until the dough just comes together, forming a ball. Lube the ho
Prep Time
1440 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
-
Prince or Princess Cupcakes
Easy
Have you ever wondered how best to let your friends, family, and assorted world leaders know whether you are expecting a little Prince or a little Princess? Fear not, because these easy ‘gender reveal’ cupcakes are a delicious way to share your happy
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
12
White Chocolate Berry Wedding Cake
Hard
White Chocolate Icing
In a stand-up mixer or in a large bowl with electric beaters, beat butter until fluffy.
Beat in cooled melted chocolate on medium speed. Reduce speed and beat in icing sugar, vanilla and salt (icing will be a little soft)
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
100 mins
Serves
-
Melting Ice Cream Cone Cake
Medium
Special equipment: four 8-inch round cake pans, cake leveling tool (optional), 2 piping bags fitted with 1/2-inch round piping tips (plain pastry tube 806), offset spatula or bench scraper, cake turntable (optional), cake icing smoother (optional), c
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
10
Grandma Hiers' carrot cake
Easy
1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease and flour 3 (20-cm) round pans; Line bottom of the pans with greaseproof paper. 2) In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
8
Mini sweet potato pies
Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4.
2) Put the pre-made mini shells inside a greased 24-count mini muffin pan.
3) In a large bowl add the sweet potatoes, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, brown sugar and caramel sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24
Spicy Ginger Whoopees
Easy
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make the cookies: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, dry spices, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat with a hand mixer, the vegetable shortening and the coconut shortening toge
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
24
Cassis marshmallows
Easy
1) In large mixing bowl, add gelatin and puree and stir. Let gelatin sit and swell or 'bloom'. Greaseproof paper the brownie pan. 2) In a large saucepan, add caster sugar, golden syrup and water and stir to combine. Brush the sides down with water t
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Serves
4
Banana Frangipane Cake
Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 6.
Grease and line a 22cm square cake tin.
Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. This can take a while by hand, so use a hand mixer or static cake mixer if possible, but not a food process
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
8
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Easy
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, yogurt and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl until well co
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
18
Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Medium
For the pinwheels:
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Serves
36
Mini Chocolate-Meringue Cupcakes
Easy
For the cupcakes: arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 175°C.
Line a 24-count mini-muffin pan with 1.25-inch diameter paper liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg yo
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
20
Watermelon Punch Keg
Medium
Special equipment: an immersion blender or a drill with an adjustable chuck and beater from an electric hand mixer; a tap Cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon rind (but not into the flesh) so the watermelon will sit upright. With a s
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6
Babycakes
Easy
Special equipment: 2 (12 individual cup) mini muffin pans For the cupcakes: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a small mixing bowl add the bicarbonate of soda, salt, baking powder and flour. Mix thoroughly with a fork and set aside. 3) In a la
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
8
Rice Crispy Cheesecake Bars
Easy
1.
For the crispy layer: Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly coat the foil and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the marshmallows, honey
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
16
Ginger train base
Easy
1) Melt the margarine and butter together in a medium saucepan and allow to cool.2)Sift the flour, sugar, spices, and salt into the bowl of a standing mixer. 3) Mix the butter mixture into the flour mixture with the paddle attachment until sandy. 4)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-
Espresso Cupcakes
Easy
1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 160°C. Lightly butter 18 oven-safe espresso cups and put them on a baking sheet.
2. Put 2 tablespoons of the instant espresso powder in a large mixing bowl and stir in 1/4 cup hot water.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
18
Plantain Cupcakes & Hazelnut Frosting
Easy
For the caramelised plantains: 1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas mark 6. 2) Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Put the sliced plantains in an 20-cm square baking tin and pour in the butter mixture. Toss the plantai
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
16
Ham and Scallion Scones with Lemon Herb Chevre
Easy
For the Ham and Scallion Scones Preheat oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to blend. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until a rough, crumbly text
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
8
Tall, dark, and handsome chocolate hazelnut cupcakes
Hard
For the cupcakes:
1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/Gas mark 4.
Line 2 muffin tins with 24 cupcake liners.
2) Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3) Whisk the hazelnut liquor and cocoa powder t
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
24
Icebox Cake with Slice and Bake Peanut Butter Sandies
Easy
For the Icebox Cake:Whisk together plain flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Reserve.Combine the butter, peanut butter and light brown sugar in another medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add t
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6
Pepper Breadsticks
Easy
1. Dust two large baking trays with flour. 2. Put the flour, yeast and the 1 1?2 teaspoons of salt into a large bowl and add enough of the water to make a soft but not sticky dough. 3. Knead well for 10 minutes by hand on a lightly floured wor
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
12
Easter Bunny Cake
Medium
For the frosting: Combine the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer).
Mix on low speed until mostly incorporated. Add the vanilla, increase the spee
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
14
Ribbon or swirl biscuits
Medium
For the vanilla dough: 1) Mix the 2 sugars and the salt together in a medium bowl. In another small bowl, whisk the egg and mint essence and set aside. With a hand held mixer beat the butter until smooth in a large bowl. While mixing, gradually add
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Serves
-
Pecan Butter Tarts
Easy
For the dough Stir the flour, sugar and salt to combine in a bowl or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut in the butter by hand with a pastry cutter or on low speed until just small pieces of butter are visible and the mixtur
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12
Vanilla Cupcakes with Floral Frostings
Hard
Preheat the oven to 350F and line 2 muffin tins with large cupcake liners.
Beat the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt.
Prep Time
100 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
24
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Medium
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the cupcake pans by spraying with nonstick coating and using cupcake liners.In a small bowl, pour the hot water over the raisins to rehydrate and set aside.In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, bakin
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
16
Croque madame, sauce mornay (toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg and mornay sauce)
Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5.2) Lay out the bread slices. Divide the ham among them, making sure it doesn't extend over the edges of the bread. Place the cheese over the ham. If the cheese is larger than the bread, bend it over to fit.
3) Heat tw
Prep Time
100 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4
Vanilla icing
Easy
1) In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. 2) In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer and a bowl, combine the butter and sugar and mix on low until incorporated. Rais
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
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Mixed Berry Pavlova
Medium
For the pavlova:1) Preheat the oven to 80°C/gas mark 1.2) Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray. Draw a 23-cm circle on the paper, using a 23-cm plate as a guide, then turn the paper over so the circle is on the reverse side. (This way
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
90 mins
Serves
6
Coconut Cake with 7-Minute Frosting
Medium
Cook's Note: To open a coconut: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the coconut onto a folded towel set down in a large bowl.
Find the 3 eyes on 1 end of the coconut and using a nail or screwdriver and hammer or meat mallet, hammer holes into 2
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12
Coconut cake with 7-minute icing
Medium
For the coconut preparation:1) Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.2) Place the coconut onto a folded towel set down in a large bowl. Find the 3 eyes on 1 end of the coconut and using a nail or screwdriver and hammer or meat mallet, hammer holes into 2
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12
Lemon and Hazelnut Victoria Sandwich
Easy
Cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest together until pale and fluffy. You can do this with a wooden spoon in a bowl or in a food mixer – but not in a food processor. Now add the eggs by degrees to the mix, beating well in between each addition. I a
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
8
Date Nut Spice Bread
Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
Butter the bottom of an 21 1/2 x 11 x 6cm loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pan.
2) Combine the dates and orange liqueur in a small bowl and set aside for 30 min
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
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Marionberry scones
Easy
For the scones:1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4.2) In a mixer, blend dry ingredients, shortening and butter together thoroughly until mixture looks like bread crumbs.2) Add most of the milk and mix for about 30 seconds. Scrape down sides and bottom of b
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6
Mini Brioche Rolls
Medium
1) Combine the water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (If the bowl is cold, start with warmer water so it's at least 40°C when you add the yeast.) Mix with your hands and allow to stand for 5
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
20
Lemon Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze and Candied Lemon
Easy
For the candied lemon: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Add the lemon slices and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Let cool to r
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Serves
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Birthday Cake with Hot Pink Butter Icing
Medium
For the cake: 1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Butter and flour a 23cm cake tin, 15cm cake tin, and a 7cm cake tin. 2) Cream the butter and caster sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
8
Pollo diablo (Garlicky, spicy, deep-fried chicken)
Easy
1) In a Dutch oven or deep-fryer heat the oil to 190C. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with a handheld mixer until frothy. 2) Place the chicken pieces into the egg whites, mixing until each piece is covered. Sprinkle with a pinch each of garl
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4
St.
Patrick's Day Lime Poke CakeEasy
Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 160°C. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch pan.Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermilk and vanilla in a s
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
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8 Best Hand Mixers for 2022
We updated this story in August 2022 to ensure all picks tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were available, in stock and correctly priced.
Less expensive and more compact than a stand mixer, a handheld electric mixer is just the thing for whipping up an easy baking recipe or your favorite holiday dessert. A hand mixer is an important tool for any home cook or baker because it will whip, blend and mix a variety of foods — everything from mashed potatoes to buttercream frosting to egg whites.
While an immersion blender, food processor and blender can perform similar tasks to a hand mixer, like whipping eggs or emulsifying a dressing, there are still plenty of tasks that a hand mixer does best.
Beating up light and fluffy frosting is just the beginning of what you can do with this tool. With a hand mixer, you can whip heavy cream and coconut milk into a fluffy coconut whipped cream to top coconut cream pie, create glossy soft peaks of egg whites for rainbow meringue sandwiches or cream butter and sugar for pumpkin spice cupcake batter.
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Best Overall Hand Mixer
Handy Mix Scraper Breville
$150 AT AMAZON
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Best Value Hand Mixer
Softscrape 6 Speed Hand Mixer Hamilton Beach
$25 AT WALMART
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Most Popular Hand Mixer at Walmart
Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer Cuisinart
$75 AT WALMART
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Most Popular Hand Mixer on Amazon
6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer Hamilton Beach
$23 AT AMAZON
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Best Hand Mixer for Bread Dough
Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand Mixer KitchenAid
$80 AT AMAZON
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Most Versatile Hand Mixer
MultiMix 5 Hand Mixer Braun
$79 AT AMAZON
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Fastest Hand Mixer
Hand Mixer with HeatSoft Technology Oster
$60 AT AMAZON
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Cordless Hand Mixer KitchenAid
$99 AT AMAZON
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In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we put hand mixers to the test both in the Lab and at home by testing a range of tasks.
During testing, we assess the ease of use, overall quality and cleanability. Of the 22 models we have tested, these eight beat the rest — literally. Below you will find picks starting at $23, here are the best hand mixers you can buy now.
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Best Overall Hand Mixer
Breville
Handy Mix Scraper
2
Best Value Hand Mixer
Hamilton Beach
Softscrape 6 Speed Hand Mixer
Hamilton Beach
3
Most Popular Hand Mixer at Walmart
Cuisinart
Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer
Cuisinart
4
Most Popular Hand Mixer on Amazon
Hamilton Beach
6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
Hamilton Beach
5
Best Hand Mixer for Bread Dough
KitchenAid
Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand Mixer
KitchenAid
$80 AT AMAZON
6
Most Versatile Hand Mixer
Braun
MultiMix 5 Hand Mixer
Braun
7
Fastest Hand Mixer
Oster
Hand Mixer with HeatSoft Technology
Oster
8
Best Cordless Hand Mixer
KitchenAid
Cordless Hand Mixer
How we test hand mixers
During our most recent test in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we tested 22 hand mixers in the Lab and at home.
We mixed oatmeal cookie dough, beat yellow cake mix, kneaded white bread and whipped up egg whites and heavy cream. We assessed overall quality, variety of speeds, the ease of attaching the beaters, the comfort of holding hand mixers, the ease of using the controls and the cleanability.
We also consulted online reviews to see which hand mixers consumers were loving or having difficulties with. When making our picks, we also considered how intuitive each model was to use, as well as ergonomics and any useful features or included attachments.
What to consider when shopping for a hand mixer
✔️Comfort: A heavy hand mixer can tire your hand quickly. Look for lighter hand mixers with a comfortable grip if you intend on hand mixing a lot of recipes. We suggest going to a store to try lifting and holding the hand mixers on display, if possible. We recommend lightweight models like KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer or Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer.
✔️Accessories: All hand mixers come with detachable beaters, but only some hand mixers include with detachable whisks, dough hooks or even an immersion blender attachment. While additional attachments may make a model more expensive, they will give your hand mixer additional uses. It's also helpful to look for a hand mixer that comes with a storage container to house all the accessories so that you don’t lose any of the attachments between uses.
✔️Cord vs cordless: If you don’t have easy access to outlets in your kitchen, you may want to consider a cordless hand mixer. While you do have to remember to charge it regularly, a cordless model (or a swivel-cord model) allows ease of use by both right-handed and left-handed people.
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She graduated from New York University with a B.S. in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute. At Good Housekeeping, Eva has tested everything from kitchen scales to ranges to juicers and hand mixers.
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The best kitchen mixers - Rating 2022 (TOP 15)
In many recipes for delicious dishes, terms such as “beat”, “grind”, “stir without lumps” are used. None of these actions can be done without a mixer. However, not all such devices are equally effective, and the final result of the entire event depends on this. Therefore, in the question of which mixer is better to buy for the home, you should not be excessively frivolous, so that the result does not disappoint, there is no feeling of annoyance about wasted money.
In order not to be mistaken about which device is better to buy, it is necessary to determine the tasks that it has to perform and, based on this, make a choice. To make your task easier, you can use customer reviews or this TOP of the best kitchen mixers. 9Ol000 Daily Collection
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Despite the large number of mixers, not all of them are equally good and effective. Therefore, in order to increase the chances of acquiring really high-quality equipment, it is recommended to choose products from companies that have a good reputation and are popular among buyers.
Now the five such brands are as follows:
- Philips . This Dutch company is known all over the world. Its products are consistently of high quality and reliability.
- Maestro . In our country, this Ukrainian company is known for its good kitchen utensils. However, not so long ago, she also began to produce various kitchen electronics, which are valued for their good value for money.
- Braun . This brand is well-deserved respect among buyers of home appliances around the world. The company's products are distinguished by high reliability and excellent performance.
- Bosch . Probably more people know about this German manufacturer than about any other on this list. He is engaged in the production of a wide variety of equipment, and all of them are of excellent quality and reliability.
- Gorenje . This Slovak electronics manufacturer has long earned love among the inhabitants of our country.
This is mainly due to the fact that the equipment of this brand is of good quality and low price.
Best Kitchen Hand Mixers
Hand mixers are designed for quick mixing to a homogeneous mass of food products by beating them. Their name is related to the way they are used. So, their design is designed in such a way that they can only be used while holding in hand. The level of performance is achieved by adjusting the number of revolutions of rotation of the nozzle. Most often used in the areas of trade and public catering, less often in domestic conditions. Among the main advantages of this technique are:
- long service life;
- saving time;
- ability to work at high humidity and temperature fluctuations;
- robust stainless steel tips;
- handy nozzle speed controller;
- powerful and vibration-resistant motor;
- high performance.
1. Bosch MFQ 36480
This mixer stands out for its compact size and practicality.
Thanks to well-thought-out ergonomics, it fits very comfortably in the hand. The power of 450 W is enough for whipping any products, quick kneading dough, grinding ingredients. Its functionality is much wider than most hand mixers due to the additional nozzles that come with the kit. The use of the latest technology and high quality stainless steel has made it possible to make one of the best mixers in terms of reliability.
Advantages:
- good equipment;
- compact dimensions;
- practical and reliable;
- 5 speed;
- sufficient power.
Disadvantages:
- undemocratic price.
2. Braun HM 3107
This immersion mixer is a very popular home mixer. The use of special SmartMix technology, which consists in the competent distribution of the weight of the motor unit, can be used for a long time without feeling tired and uncomfortable in the hand.
The easy attachment and removal function of the attachments allows you to change them without spending too much time.
Advantages:
- 0.6 liter measuring cup;
- with 2 beaters and 2 stirrers;
- there is a possibility of smooth speed adjustment;
- long network cable;
- steel blender leg with sharp blades.
Disadvantages:
- plastic fasteners on the nozzles do not inspire confidence.
3. REDMOND RHM-M2104
This device is the best hand mixer in terms of price - quality. Looking at its laconic design, one cannot immediately say how high-quality and powerful this device is. The kit comes with two nozzles that allow you to thoroughly beat the products and knead the dough. Among the advantages of the mixer, one can note the modern ventilation of the electric motor, which significantly increases the service life of the device.
This mixer will be an excellent choice for customers who want to get enough quality, functionality and high reliability for little money.
Advantages:
- power 500 W;
- five speed nozzles;
- nice price;
- sophisticated design;
- light weight.
Disadvantages:
- considerable weight;
- Tips are not securely gripped.
4. Philips HR3705/00 Daily Collection
This cheap mixer, despite its price, does its job quite well. It can mix dough and beat any food. This is helped by a 300 W motor, a five-speed rotation mode and a turbo mode. Moreover, the nozzles are very easy to remove and put in place, which allows you not to spend too much time on it.
Advantages:
- low price;
- light weight;
- easy storage;
- quick release attachments.
Disadvantages:
- not very high power.
Stand mixers are similar in appearance to hand mixers, but have a slightly different design.
The thing is that in it, in addition to the mixer itself, a stand and a bowl are provided. The stand is used to support the device while leaving your hands free. This allows the hostess to do other things while the mixer whips or mixes food. During the operation of such a device, not only the nozzle, but also the stand can rotate, which ensures a more uniform mixing of the components.
Modern models of mixers are distinguished by the fact that in them the nozzles can rotate not only in the center, but also along other trajectories. Typically, such devices are equipped with two nozzles, which somewhat increases their size and cost, but allows them to cope with a large number of operations. Also, the advantages of these devices include:
- high power;
- the ability to perform more complex operations;
- reliable nozzles;
- possibility to wash each part separately.
1. Bosch MFQ 36460
This mixer is one of the best standing mixers.
This is due to the fact that it was created specifically to make the process of preparing various dishes easy, efficient and enjoyable. With its 450W of power, this mixer is capable of handling almost any task. With the help of five speeds of rotation of the nozzles and the "turbo" function, it can whip up a gentle soufflé and knead a thick dough.
Recommended for housewives who want a good stand mixer at a relatively low price.
Advantages:
- high power;
- long service life;
- good functionality;
- quality of materials;
- stainless nozzles;
- whisks and hooks included.
Disadvantages:
- is somewhat noisy.
2. Moulinex HM 4121
This powerful mixer is equipped with a 450W electric motor. This allows it to process almost all types of products. The presence of five speeds allows you to choose the most suitable for use with certain products.
The kit includes a plastic bowl, whisks, kneading hooks and a plastic spatula. This inexpensive kitchen mixer is resistant to mechanical stress, and also has a small weight and a comfortable handle.
Advantages:
- the presence of a button for detaching nozzles;
- bowl rotation function;
- easy to use;
- light weight.
Disadvantages:
- no pulse mode.
3. VITEK VT-1417
This machine is an excellent mixer with a stainless steel bowl. With the help of the unique 3D Mix technology, the intensity of mixing and whipping products is tripled. A similar effect is achieved due to the simultaneous rotation of the mixer nozzles and its bowl. Thanks to the 5-speed switch for rotating the nozzles, products of different consistencies can be obtained, such as sauces, eggs or dough. In the kitchen, this stationary mixer will become a real helper for a skilled housewife.
Advantages:
- power 700 W;
- set of 4 nozzles;
- excellent combination of price and features;
- stainless steel bowl;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- no attachment holder.
4. Polaris PHM 8518B ivory
This inexpensive yet good mixer is designed to be easy to use. For simple tasks that do not require special attention, just press a button and go about your business while the stand mixer is mixing. Due to the bowl with a capacity of 3.5 liters, you can make a fairly large amount of the final product at a time. The dimensions and weight of this device inspire respect, but this is a small price to pay for considerable power and high-quality assembly.
Advantages:
- huge power;
- 5 speed nozzles;
- ease of use;
- 4 nozzles;
- nozzle release button.
Top Models of Planetary Mixers
A planetary mixer is a special kitchen appliance, the purpose of which is to mix products of any degree of viscosity.
In fact, this is almost an ordinary mixer, but not quite. Its main feature is that in it the nozzle rotates not only around its axis, but additionally along a certain radius. This movement is somewhat reminiscent of the movement of the planets in the solar system, which, rotating around their axis, simultaneously move in orbit around the Sun. Hence, in fact, their exotic name came from.
At the very beginning, such devices were used only in large catering chains and industrial confectioneries. However, after the appearance of more compact devices that successfully combine high power and small size. Therefore, these devices are classified into industrial, semi-industrial and household.
1. Morphy Richards MixStar 400520
A parade of planets will form over your kitchen, heralding the most productive and technological phase of cooking - with the arrival of the innovative MixStar 400520 planetary mixer in the impeccable British design of Morphy Richards!
The device's 6 speed settings and 650W power don't take up a lot of space - no more than a roomy bowl and a whisk lying next to it! The optimized details of the MixStar 400520: the motor placed under the bowl and the organized container for storing accessories right in the bowl with a capacity of 4 l - make it an excellent example of rational use of space for a home of any size.
The efficiency and benefit of the mixer lies in saving time, its high-quality convenience, which you will immediately notice! By the way, the time is always monitored by a timer that automatically stops when the cycle stops.
Absolute splash protection with a transparent plastic dome works in its relative simplicity. A special hole in it allows you to add new ingredients to the bowl without stopping the processing process. Double mixing heads working in tandem rotate around their own axis and around the bowl, following the principle of the movement of celestial bodies. And the unique scraper attachment efficiently combines ingredients as you mix them, making long-term scraping off the sides of the bowl a thing of the past.
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- 6 FIRSS
- Power 650 W
- Cup capacity 4 l
- Timer with
- 7 items included
- Container for nozzles
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2. Kitfort KT-1348
This planetary mixer has an amazing 1.
2 kW of power. Such a device is able to mix anything, from egg white to tough dough for making a pie or dumplings. The kit comes with three types of attachments: a whisk for whipping, a dough hook and a mixing nozzle. Smooth speed control allows you to choose the optimal speed, and the pulse mode can be used for maximum power.
Advantages:
- 7 liter large bowl;
- amazing power;
- pulse mode;
- sophisticated security system;
- stainless steel nozzles and bowls;
- build quality and endurance;
- stepless speed control.
Disadvantages:
- large weight and dimensions.
3. Gemlux GL-SM5.2
This multifunctional mixer combines the advantages of a manual and planetary mixer at the same time. The kit includes both a dough hook and whisks for whipping products. In addition to them, a mixing nozzle is included in the package. All these nozzles are made of stainless steel.
Advantages:
- set of 3 nozzles;
- 6 control modes;
- power in 1 kW;
- stainless steel bowl;
- good looking;
- the presence of a pulsed mode.
Disadvantages:
- steel capacity is only 3 liters.
4. REDMOND RFM-5301
This unit is a 2-in-1 mixer. It can be used both for quick whipping of products and for kneading dough. Due to the planetary rotation of the nozzles, mixing is much more efficient and thorough than in a conventional mixer. The bowl, with a capacity of 4.5 liters, is equipped with a special hole that allows you to add ingredients without stopping the mixer.
Advantages:
- overheat protection;
- soft start;
- 8 speed settings;
- acceptable noise level;
- rated power 700 W.
Drawbacks:
- heavy.
The best pulsed kitchen mixer
Among the many different models of mixers you can find those that have a pulse mode. Not every housewife has heard about the features of this mode, although everyone knows about the mode itself.
In fact, the presence of a pulse mode allows you to control the movement of the beaters by pressing the corresponding button. If you do not press hard, then the beaters will rotate at a low speed. The stronger the degree of pressing, the higher the frequency of their rotation. This feature is only available on a hand or stand mixer.
For home use, a mixer with 3 to 5 speed pulses is enough. This approach allows you to whip a large number of products at the same time, which, as you know, must be done with a gradual increase in the rotation speed.
1. Gemlux GL-SM421
This compact mixer is designed to prepare a wide variety of ingredients such as sauces, mousses, creams and doughs. A feature of this series is the elegant contours of the case and a rich color scheme, which allows you to choose the device for the interior of the kitchen.
The kit includes the following attachments: flat beater, whisk and hook.
Advantages:
- power 800 W;
- reasonable price tag;
- 4.2 liter bowl;
- sufficient equipment.
Disadvantages:
- considerable weight.
2. Kitfort KT-1324
This is one of the best planetary mixers in this review. It will be a great helper for any confectioner or just a person who loves to bake. A powerful 1 kW motor and special nozzles will allow you to cook any components as efficiently as possible, from egg whites and mousses to creams and dough, both liquid and thick. A bowl with a volume of 5 liters will allow you to get at one time the amount, for example, of dough, sufficient to make a pie.
Advantages:
- excellent power;
- bulk bowl;
- easy maintenance;
- quality of materials and workmanship;
- stylish appearance;
- six rotation speeds.
Disadvantages:
- significant dimensions and weight.
3. Bosch MFQ 4020
Practically all similar devices of this brand come with specially designed beaters. And this pulse mixer is no exception. Their feature is the presence of four balls that create turbulent flows that capture air more intensively and contribute to the formation of more airy foam. Thus, the volume of whipped cream increases by 20%, and egg whites - by 50%. And it takes much less time to do so.
Advantages:
- good power 450 W;
- good equipment;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- there could be more tips.
What to look for when choosing a kitchen mixer
When choosing a quality kitchen mixer, you should be guided by the following criteria:
- Power . This characteristic affects the speed of rotation of the nozzles.
For home use, 350-400 watts is enough. - Number of speeds . For simple operations, 3 speeds will be enough. However, don't just look at it. The fact is that the efficiency of these very speeds depends on the power. Therefore, in low-power models, their optimal number is three. If there is a model where there are more of them, then they will still work in three-speed mode. But in more powerful models, the number of real speeds can reach 12.
- Modes . There can be three of them: normal, impulse and turbo. The latter differs in that it is possible to accelerate the rotation of the nozzles to the maximum limit in a very short period. It can be useful when preparing dough without lumps.
- Bowl size . The larger it is, the more product can be cooked at a time. However, it should be taken into account that the actual volume is always 0.5 liters less than that indicated by the manufacturer.
- Bowl material .
There are two types: metal and plastic. Metal is the best. - Contents . It can include several types of nozzles, as well as hooks, knives and a rotating bowl.
Which kitchen mixer is better to buy
When it's time to choose a mixer, you should be guided by what tasks it will perform and how much money can be allocated for it. If finances are not too limited, then you can take the best model with the richest equipment. If there is not a lot of money, then you need to choose the most critical parameters for yourself and, based on them, make your choice. To simplify your task, you can look at the rating of the best models of mixers for the home or choose a mixer for yourself according to customer reviews on the Internet.
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A mixer is an indispensable and convenient tool in the kitchen when you need to mix or beat something.
This device is simply necessary for those housewives who value their time and strive to make the cooking process as comfortable as possible. With a mixer you can:
- Whisk egg whites, scrambled eggs;
- Prepare cream/mayonnaise, cocktails, mousse/ice cream, sauce, cream;
- Replace the dough with pancakes, pancakes, pies;
- Prepare the biscuit dough.
In this review, we will look at the advantages of a mixer, how to buy the best model, what to focus on. We also compiled a TOP 15 kitchen mixer rating for you according to customer reviews, in which we presented the best models of 2021.
| Place | Model | Rating | Feature | Price |
| The best inexpensive hand mixers | ||||
| 1 place | ||||
| 2nd place | Polaris PHM 5015 | 9.2 | Best performance | 1520 |
| 3rd place | Philips HR1552 Daily Collection | 8. 7 | Popular Hand Mixer | 1940 |
| Best Multifunctional Hand Mixers | ||||
| 1st place | Bosch MFQ 36480 | 9.8 | Users' Choice | $4140 |
| 2nd place | Braun HM 3135 WH | 9.3 | $5010 | |
| 3rd place | Bosch MFQ 4070 | 9.1 | Good quality at the best price | 4590 р. |
| Best Stand Mixers (with bowl) | ||||
| 1 place | Kitfort KT-1343 | 9.7 | The most capacious bowl (5 l) | 7990 r. |
| 2nd place | Bosch MFQ 3555 | 9.5 | The perfect combination of price and quality | 3290 р. |
| 3rd place | Philips HR3745.00 Viva Collection | 8.8 | ||
| Top 9 planetary mixers0659 | ||||
| 1 seat | Kitfort KT-1308 | 9. 3 | Excellent specifications | 6490 р. |
| 2nd place | Gemlux GL-SM5 | 9.0 | The most powerful - 1000 W | 11890 r. |
| 3rd place | KitchenAid 5KSM150PSE | 8.8 | Stylish appearance | 55990 |
| Best Dough Mixers | ||||
| 1 place | Morphy Richards MixStar 400520 | 9.4 | 4 liter stainless steel bowl | 15990 RUB |
| 2nd place | Sinbo SMX-2734 | 9.2 | The most convenient to use | 6160 р. |
| 3rd place | Gemlux GL-SM-88 | 8.9 | Most speeds - 12 pcs. | $10990 |
| 4th place | VITEK VT-1417 | 8.7 | High performance | 3490 p. |
How to choose the right mixer for your home
When choosing, you should be guided by the following requirements:
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Typ.
Mixers are available in two versions: manual and stationary. The first is used only in the hands, and the second can be on a stand. The stationary mixer can be installed on the table and it will work independently.
2 Power. The larger it is, the better the performance of the device. The speed of rotation of the whisk depends on the power. If you are interested in a manual device, then power up to 300 W is enough, if stationary - 350-400 W.
3 Container for mixing food. If you have to cook often and a lot, then it is better to look at a bowl of large sizes and quality materials. Preference should be given to metal, which is more durable. If the mixer is used only occasionally, then a plastic bowl is also suitable, which will also be cheaper than a metal one.
4 Number of mixing speeds and turbo mode. The quality of the finished product depends on these parameters. In advanced modern models, there are up to 12 speed modes.
5 Composition. In the package there are beaters and hooks, and some models come with timers, measuring cups, shovels, meat grinders, vegetable cutters and other accessories.
6 Price. Do not think that the most expensive models are better, more convenient, more functional and better than others. Very often, buyers overpay for the brand. Which company to choose is up to the buyer, based on his wishes and preferences.
7 Equipped with planetary rotation in stationary models. That is, when the bowl and nozzles rotate at the same time, but in different directions. In some devices, the stand also rotates.
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Performance
What do you pay attention to when buying a home mixer?
Power determines whether the appliance can handle a given amount of food. The minimum power of the device for home use is 220 watts.
If the mixer comes with a bowl, 2 liters is enough for a family.
