One of the best investments I have ever shelled out cash for was my commercial series KitchenAid stand mixer. In addition to giving my kitchen counter top an air of professionalism, it has been one tool that consistently makes baking and cooking easier.Originally, I purchased the mixer for making cake batter and homemade frostings. I soon discovered that there are many other uses of the mixer for everyday cooking as well. The first time I made mashed potatoes with it, I was hooked. I simply cut the potatoes up into small chunks, leaving on the skin. I then boiled them in water, drained, added them to the mixing bowl with a couple of tablespoons of butter and sour cream and some salt and pepper.
A paddle, wire whisk and dough hook were included with purchase. The paddle works well for mixing. The hook enables me to make homemade bread. The bulbous whisk makes easy work of fresh whipped cream. KitchenAid also offers many optional attachments; the possibilities are endless. I can produce fresh pasta at home with the pasta attachment. I can grind my own meat and make sausages with yet another. The juicer attachment squeezes fresh citrus for cooking and drinks. Still another allows me to turn the stand mixer into an ice cream or sorbet maker. What a wonderful invention!
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