In a Class of its Own for Kneading Dough
At the top of the list for best kneading machine is the KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series, 5-quart mixer. The stand mixer takes the cake with its powerful motor, and 5- quart bowl, efficiently making quick work of kneading bread and mixing batter.
The smartly-designed machine comes in 25 attractive colors, has ten speeds, and a two-piece pouring shield that keeps the flour in the bowl; overall a decent tool for mixing high volumes of dough. Saving time when baking boils down to the equipment you use.
The KitchenAid brand is a staple in kitchen’s across the world, making a design statement while giving you the flexibility and quality that crosses the divide between functionality and creativity.
The Name for Quality in the Kitchen
The name itself conjures up visions of decades past, but the current line of products has its sights set on meeting the needs of today’s cooks, using the company’s 97 years of experience and know- how to make quality appliances that exceed expectations.
The KSM150PSMC takes the concept to another level, providing the power needed to take on large batches of dough, and the control to handle the subtleties that delicate baking recipes require. When put to the test, the KitchenAid KSM150PSMC is a workhorse, capable of meeting the demands of serious bakers with its multiple speeds and fast-moving attachments.
Versatile Enough to Handle Large Batches
The Artisan Series 5-quart mixer can make enough dough for four loaves of bread in one batch. The flat mixer and dough hook in combination with the 67 touch point rotation system evenly knead and mix without having to scrape the bowl repeatedly.
Other features that make this mixer our top pick is the tilt- head design and the KSM150PSMC’s compact size. The tilt head in combination with the shield makes adding ingredients and keeping them in the bowl a cinch. The beautiful machine’s small size makes it easy to store when not in use, fitting under the counter or on a shelf with a 14-inch clearance.
As one of our top picks for kneading bread, the mixer can handle just about any mixing task in the kitchen. It makes whipping cream a breeze, can mix enough dough for nine dozen cookies, and makes quick work of pre-bought brownie mixes.
Overall, the KitchenAid Artisan Series, Five Quart KSM150PSMC is a multipurpose mixer that is a must-have for bakers. Its larger bowl is ideal for multiple batches of bread, its many speeds give you control over the pace of the mix, and its quality surpasses the competition.
What’s in the Box?
The KSM150PSMC comes with three attachments; a flat mixing blade, a dough hook, and a wire whip. KitchenAid has a wide variety of other accessories available through the Amazon website when ordering; including a grain mill, a citrus juicer, and different combinations of attachment packs.
The best of the Rest
1st Runner Up- Breville Scraper Mixer Pro Stand Mixer
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Heading up the contenders for the top spot is the Breville BEM800BSXL mixer, with 12 speeds and the ability to knead and mix large quantities of dough in one batch. A nice feature is an indication on the side mounted LED display that tells you which speed is best for the task at hand.
The 5-quart mixer features a non-stick, no-spill design; make baking a pleasure. Made of durable die-cast metal, the Scraper Mixer Pro comes with an aluminum flat beater, a C-shaped dough hook, a wire whisk, a 2-piece clear pouring shield, a thin silicone spatula, and a scraper beater attachment.
Alternative: MURENKING Stand Mixer MK36
The Breville Scraper Mixer Pro Stand Mixer is temporarily unavailable, but this one is a great alternative. The MURENKING Stand Mixer MK36 is perfect for baking lovers with its ease of use, functionality, power & reliability.
2nd Runner Up- Hamilton Beach 64650 Stand Mixer
The Hamilton Beach Classic Stand Mixer is our choice for 2nd runner-up.
It’s an affordable model that can handle a smaller batch of dough admirably.
Its six speeds, dual beaters, dough hooks, and whisks make quick work of most baking tasks; from kneading bread dough to whipping cream.
As the 64650 is a budget option, it requires more work from the baker; you need to turn the bowl manually, and when kneading dough the mix needs scraping the sides to ensure an even consistency.
3rd Runner Up- Cuisinart SM-55 Stand Mixer
Featuring 12 mixing speeds, a powerful 800-watt motor, and a large mixing bowl; the Cuisinart SM-55 finishes our list for the best kneading machines.
Other innovative features include a 15-minute timer that automatically shuts down the mixer and an extra large splash guard that keeps the mess to a minimum.
The Cuisinart SM-55 also has a “slow-start,” function that starts the mixing phase off without splashing the wet and dry ingredients out of the bowl, and a “gentle fold’ function for adding egg whites to delicate recipes. A must-have for serious bakers for making large batches of bread dough.
