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 ...

What’s the best hand mixer? Hand mixers are a budget-friendly and convenient alternative to stand mixers, which often come with a high price tag and take up a fair amount of counter space. While hand ...

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Stand mixers are powerful tools — but they’re also heavy, expensive, and take up a lot of counter space. Hand mixers cost a lot less, are easy to keep in a cabinet or drawer, and can handle most home ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. As someone who makes bread and pastries using industrial-grade equipment for a living, people often assume ...