Best stand mixer?

The Viking is rather new and I haven't seen any reviews. I have a 5 qt. Kitchenaid that is about 15 years old. It doesn't appear to be one made by Hobart. I don't have any complaints, but people have reported problems with more recent models. I think it hinges on what kind of things you bake. If you are baking large batches of heavy bread (like whole wheat) then you need a really sturdy machine. Batters, cookie dough, and smaller batches of light body bread dough will not challenge the mixer and can probably be mixed with about any machine. You could add the Bosch, Magic Mill, and Kenwood/Delong mixers to that list. If you would consider an off brand, HSN has a Wolfgang Puck brand mixer (700 watt, comes with two bowls, and is commercially rated, what ever that means) for a good price. It is all metal and has some interesting features.

Are those figures the Watt ratings? I'll have to check the nameplate on my Kitchanaid - I didn't realize it was so wimpy, compared to the 700 W Wolfgang Puck model mentioned!

Dave

Thank you for your reply. I did some on-line shopping and found a Hamilton Beach mixer on

Thanks in advance.

Howdy,

I don't know where you are located, but if I were in your situation (and had the time), I would look for a small used Hobart. They do occasionally come available and are true work horses...

All the best,

I believe someone mentioned it here in the past. You could do a search on Google Groups. If you are interested in the Hamilton Beach, I did a quick search and found the five quart model for $334