If you're watching The Great British Bake Off and getting kitchen envy, it may be time to update your own kitchen appliances and one item that should certainly be added to the list is The Great British Bake Off's KitchenAid stand mixer.
Priced initially at £599.99, you can now save 20% on the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer in the shade 'Dried Rose', as it's on sale at Amazon for just £479.99, which is perfect for those early Christmas gifts for bakers or as a present for yourself!
Along with the mixer, you'll get a 4.8 and 3 litre stainless steel bowl, as well as a pouring shield, wire whisk, flat and flex edge beater and a dough hook.
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Be the envy of fellow bakers with your very own KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, as seen on Bake Off. This version is a lovely Dried Rose pastel pink, which is perfect for copying the tent’s colourful aesthetic.
Yours.co.uk editor Claire Tapley has had this mixer for over 10 years and can't recommend it enough.
"I've always loved baking and after watching Bake Off for years and eyeing up one of these machines I saved up enough money to buy myself one. If you're an avid baker, this machine is a total game changer as it makes cake making so much quicker and easier.
The beating paddle is fab for creaming together butter, sugar and eggs (something that is very laborious by hand) as it does it in a matter of minutes. The whisk attachment is ideal for making meringues, and whipped cream. It's also great for sponge cake mixing.
I use the kneading paddle for making bread and pizza doughs, the machine is quite loud when it's kneading as it gives the dough a real bashing. It really does take the hard work out of bread making for you.
Considering my machine is well over 10 years old, it still looks like new and works perfectly. The stainless steel bowl is scratch-free and in pristine condition. I don't think this mixer would ever break because it just feels so strong, sturdy and well-made.
The only thing I would say to potential buyers is that it is very heavy. I keep mine in a cupboard so I have to be very careful when carrying it into the kitchen. If you have mobility issues this wouldn't be great for you. However, the mixer is so beautiful that if you have the space you'd probably be happy to display it on your kitchen countertop all the time anyway.
Another thing I love about Kitchen Aid mixers is that you can buy extra accessories like a pasta maker, meat grinder, ice cream maker, food processor, spiralizer, ice shaver and many more!
This mixer is real investment but it will last years, and be the most used and most attractive gadget in your kitchen."
Pros
- 10-speed settings
- Comes with two bowls and several attachments
- Really easy to use
- Attractive appliance you'll want to display
- Sturdy and well-made
- Lots of other attachments available to buy
Cons
- Expensive, but exceptional, long-lasting quality
- Very heavy
| Bowl capacity: | 3L and 4.8L |
The Great British Bake Off stand mixer alternatives
Whether the colour didn't take your fancy or you're looking for a cheaper stand mixer, smaller or with more features, we've found some fantastic British Bake Off stand mixer alternatives. Check them out below:
Lakelandwww.lakeland.co.uk
The Lakeland Digital Stand Mixer is a retro-looking device with up-to-date features, including a digital LED dial and plenty of mixing power with a planetary action and 10 speeds.
Chosen by our Yours Senior Digital Writer, Becky Fuller.
Pros
- Easy, lift lifting mechanism
- Slim design
Cons
- Digital display may be too small for some users
| Bowl capacity: | 6.5L |
SalterKitted out with a steel mixing bowl, removable splash guard, whisk, dough and beater attachment, the Salter Marino Baking Stand Mixer is ready for all of your baking needs.
Pros
- Includes a Pulse setting, as well as multiple speeds
- Attachments are dishwasher-safe
Cons
- Some users say that the balloon whisk can have trouble getting through thick dough
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and spending time with her pet dogs, tortoise and chickens.