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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The best hand mixer takes the pain out of some of baking’s most cumbersome steps. You won’t find many recipes that don’t call for one, because essential tasks — whipping cream or egg whites, creaming ...

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 ...

Do you need a hand mixer? The short answer is no. Not having a hand mixer—or any electric mixer—won’t stop you from baking, but it may restrict your repertoire. “There’s so much you can bake without ...

Whether you're making a batch of cookies, whipping up meringue, or mixing frosting to top a cake, a hand mixer can make the process much simpler. The best stand mixers are powerful and can last for ...

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 ...