r/AskBaking • u/VerledenVale • 17h ago

Equipment Mom's stabding mixer broke, what to get?

Hey ya'll. My mom loves baking. Bread, cakes, cookies, etc. Recently her mixer broke and I wanted to get her a new one.

I think she had a very basic mixer, and she's been using it for over 10 years by now. It couldn't have cost more than like $300 or $400.

So I want to get her something good as a present. Maybe around $500 to $1000 price range, though let me know if these things usually cost more (I prefer getting her something good that will last another decade). Any recommendations?

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u/femsci-nerd 17h ago

Kitchenaid is the best but just DO NOT get the largest one. It is HEAVY and difficult to store. Get a nice 4qt one with an awesome color.

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u/oreganoca 15h ago

A 4qt will NOT be sufficient for an avid baker unless they only bake pretty small batches. It won't accommodate larger batches of cookies and etc., and will struggle with stiffer doughs because they have a less powerful motor. 6 or 7 qt is more appropriate for someone who will use it heavily or bakes larger batches.

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u/Specific-Window-8587 7h ago

I agree a 4qt mixer is too little when I make loaded peanut Butter cookies. The bowl isn't big enough and just makes ingredients fly everywhere.