Both have their pros and cons, though stand mixers can do way more. Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore Our favorite stand mixer is the KitchenAid 6-Quart Professional Series Stand Mixer, while our ...

A mixer is an essential appliance in any baker’s toolkit. But does the type of mixer matter? After all, stand mixers can cost up to hundreds of dollars and take up valuable counter top space. You ...

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You can't beat a loaf of freshly baked bread, gooey cinnamon rolls, or a batch of homemade cookies warm out of the oven. But it's tough to mix the dough with just a wooden spoon or even a hand mixer.

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