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.

If you bake a lot of cookies and frequently make bread or pie dough, you’ll appreciate how a stand mixer can power through thick batter and stiff dough, sparing you the aching arm (or arms) you might ...

Do you really need a stand mixer? Stand mixers have been a kitchen favorite since the early 1900s. They are true stalwart appliances that can perform various heavy-duty tasks ranging from mixing ...

They each have their place in the kitchen. Charlotte Rutledge is the former recipe testing and development manager for King Arthur Baking Company. She has worked in professional kitchens since she was ...