A KitchenAid^® stand mixer is the ultimate tool to help you elevate your everyday making this year—and for many years to come. This guide will help you decide which KitchenAid^® mixer is the best for your home and everything you’ll make. Choose from tilt-head or bowl-lift mixers with a range of sizes, colors and bowl options, including stainless steel, ceramic and glass bowls from KitchenAid brand. Then, pair your perfect stand mixer with over ten different attachments to open up a whole new world of flavors, textures and culinary possibilities.

BEST KITCHENAID^® MIXER FOR HOME BAKERS

Whether you’re just beginning to explore baking or your countertops are already overflowing with your latest bakes, we’ll help you answer the question: what is the best KitchenAid^® mixer for me?

Beginners might want to test the waters with a smaller stand mixer. Larger capacity stand mixers are best for bakers who want to share their creations or make multiple batches at once. And finally, KitchenAid^® bowl-lift stand mixers can fuel even the most ambitious baking goals.

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BEST KITCHENAID^® STAND MIXER FOR BREAD DOUGH

The best KitchenAid^® stand mixer for your bread recipes depends on what kind of carbs you’re mixing up and how many loaves you want to make at once. Any KitchenAid^® stand mixer can easily and efficiently knead basic bread doughs or more inventive recipes like cinnamon roll bread. Five-quart models can handle around 4½ lbs of basic bread dough while larger bowl-lift models can handle over 8 lbs. If you plan to work with dense mixtures, any bowl-lift is the best KitchenAid^® mixer for kneading dough that’s tough like multi-grain bread. Choose a stand mixer based on how much and what kind you want to make, and don't forget your bread bowl with a lid for proofing and rising. 

Best Size KitchenAid^® stand mixer for your needs

The best appliances are the ones that seamlessly fit into your lifestyle and your home, helping to elevate your everyday. Here are some options to help determine which KitchenAid^® stand mixer is the best for you, your lifestyle and your space.

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Small Families and Households

Just like small spaces, the mini tilt-head may be the best stand mixer for small families or a household with one to two people. The 3.5 quart capacity bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners or enough appetizers and desserts to share.

Average-Sized Families

Most averaged-sized families or households will benefit from the extra capacity available with all full-sized stand mixers. Choose from tilt-head models with 4.5 quart bowls, such as the KitchenAid^® Ultra Power^® Plus Series, or opt for a 5 quart model bundled with an extra bowl for more flexibility, like the KitchenAid.com exclusive value bundle Artisan^® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with additional 3 quart bowl.

Large Families

Large families, or those who frequently host, will appreciate even more capacity and power with sturdy bowl-lift mixers featuring 5 to 7 quart bowls. These mixers are made to take on heavy mixtures in larger quantities. Your family’s sweet spot might just be the Pro 600^™ Series 6 Quart Bowl-Lift from KitchenAid brand.

Best KitchenAid^® stand mixer style options

KitchenAid^® stand mixers of all types have been an iconic countertop addition for many years. With so many colors and options available, you can find one that reflects your own personal style.

Color and Bowl Options

The KitchenAid^® Stand Mixer Customization Tool even lets you add a free, personalized engraving to make this model truly your own. Or, add vibrancy to your kitchen and your making with the 2022 Color of the Year: Beetroot Stand Mixer from KitchenAid brand.

ProfessionalLY-Inspired KitchenAid^® stand mixer

These professionally-inspired KitchenAid^® Stand Mixers are an excellent addition to your kitchen. Looking for commercial equipment? Learn more with our commercial baking buying guide.

BEST PRICE KITCHENAID^®stand MIXER FOR YOUR NEEDS 

The best affordable stand mixer is the one that enables you to achieve your culinary goals. KitchenAid brand offers options for those just starting out, along with models featuring more powerful motors and heavy-duty construction to take on the most ambitious culinary endeavors. You can also shop KitchenAid^® certified refurbished stand mixers that are thoroughly tested to perform like new at a discounted price.

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MAKE MORE WITH ANY STAND MIXER

Are you a bread enthusiast, a healthy cook or a pasta connoisseur? Any KitchenAid^® stand mixer you choose will help with all of these recipes and so much more. Here are some ways you can use your stand mixer to start experimenting with new techniques or add your own signature twist to old favorites:

EVERYDAY MAKING—MADE EXTRAORDINARY

More than Mixing

By now, we’ve explored the best mixer for cookies, bread dough and other baked recipes like Belgian waffles. But stand mixers can help with every kind of making from easily shredding chicken to effortlessly mashing potatoes to churning out fresh guacamole for a range of recipes. Try Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups, Sweet Potato Gnocchi or Deep Dish Ham Quiche to get started.

Attachments

All KitchenAid^® stand mixers are compatible with all power hub attachments. Discover the authentic flavor of homemade pasta, freshly ground meats, spiralized vegetables and make piraguas, ramen noodles and much more. If ice cream is on the menu, skip the mini as it is not compatible with the KitchenAid^® ice cream maker attachment. Learn more about what you can make with our guide to stand mixer attachments.