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Which stand mixer is right for me? Our buying guide.
Which stand mixer do I need? Which stand mixer should I buy? With different models and attachments to choose from, selecting a stand mixer can feel overwhelming. Our buying guide coves the main points to keep in mind.
1. What is your baking or cooking style?
Are you looking for professional level tools that enable you to experiment with new recipes? Do you want to make everyday meal prep and snacks as easy as possible? Do you want to add the convenience and versatility of a stand mixer but have limited space? No matter your cooking habits and aspirations, we offer the right MUM stand mixer for you.
Pro tip: Add attachments to any of our stand mixers to maximise their potential.
2. What size of stand mixer fits your kitchen and needs?
Size: One thing's certain, your new kitchen helper needs its own niche. Wherever you choose to place it, always have enough counter space for meal prep – and a nearby electrical outlet. Also keep in mind that some attachments connect on top, so allow enough space above your mixer as well.
Storage space: Need to stow your stand mixer after each use? Make sure you have an easy-access storage location. If it's a permanent fixture, you can go for a heavier model. To keep the cord tucked out of the way, our stand mixers come with a cord storage compartment.
Bowl size: The quantities you make determine the bowl size you need. For small or medium quantities of pizza dough, for example, a bowl that holds 1.7 kg or 1.9 kg of yeast dough suffices, such as on our MUM Series 2 and MUM5, respectively. Often double a recipe of dough to freeze for later? Go for the OptiMUM, which holds an incredible 3 kg of yeast dough.
3. Which colour and material suit your tastes?
Dough-maker extraordinaire and design object, too? MUM models do both, adding style and colour to your kitchen. Pink stand mixer, red stand mixer, black stand mixer? Find the colour that put more pep into your recipes.
High-quality materials mean our stand mixers not only look good, but they're also designed to help you make homemade for years to come. Our OptiMUM, for example, has a robust and sturdy full metal body.
Our products have been honoured with prestigious international design awards, such as the iF Product Design Award and Red Dot Design Award.
4. Which attachments do you want?
With our attachments, there's no end to the culinary inspiration. From making fresh pasta and grating vegetables to churning homemade ice cream or grinding coffee and spices, there's an attachment for it. We also offer some attachment sets.
- For veggie lovers, our VeggieLove set lets you shred, chop and slice until your heart's content.
- For pasta fans, look into our PastaPassion set for your best creations yet.
- For meat enthusiasts, check out the meat mincer, or for OptiMUM, the HuntingAdventure set.
Pro tip: Choose our grinding mill attachment for nutrient-rich loaves and pasta made of freshly milled flour.
5. How much power should it have?
The truth is, the power of a stand mixer is not necessarily a reflection of how well it performs. You can make a standard-sized batch of biscuit dough or cake batter – or mix pizza dough comfortably with any of our stand mixers.
However, if you're making a large amount of, for example bread dough, a model with high watts and a large capacity is the best choice.
6. Which innovative features are important?
From measuring ingredients, to whipping and kneading, Bosch stand mixers give you more ease and accuracy while you bake.
Minimal effort: With 3D PlanetaryMixing, our mixing tools imitate natural hand motions to give you batters and doughs that are every bit as good as hand-made, just easier.
No more guessing: SensorControl Plus on OptiMUM detects when cream is perfectly light and fluffy, dough perfectly kneaded and egg whites perfectly stiff, and the stand mixer stops automatically.
Time-saving scale: Thanks to an integrated scale on our OptiMUM stand mixer and selected MUM5 models, you no longer require a separate scale for weighing ingredients.
7. Which features make it easy to clean and store?
All cooking escapades end with cleanup. Having a stand mixer with dishwasher-safe tools, attachments and accessories is a huge time-saver. Toss the metal or plastic bowls, beater, whisk, and most attachments in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. A smooth, high-quality exterior is easy to wipe down with a damp cloth. For the cord, a storage compartment keeps it tucked out of sight. Models like MUM5 also come with a practical storage bag.
