Bread-Bakers v006.n072.13

In response to the question about whether to buy a 4.5 or 5 qt KitchenAid 
mixer, definitely get the 5 qt model.  I started out with the 4.5 qt 
"Classic" model (250 watts) a little over a year ago.  While it was 
adequate for most things, I wasn't entirely happy with it.  Some bread 
doughs and double-batches of cookies simply stopped the machine.  I lucked 
out because a friend was interested in buying it from me.  I immediately 
went out and bought a 5 qt Heavy Duty model (325 watts) which works much 
better when I decide to push it.  Even going one step up, to the 350 watt, 
might not be a bad idea for those who have the extra money to spend.  
Check prices at various kitchen supply stores, and watch prices at 
major department stores -- the mixers do go on sale from time to time.  
If you can find a good sale, the price is not that much greater than for 
the 4.5 qt models.  The other drawback to the "Classic" mixer was its 
screw-base bowl with no handle; this sometimes got stuck in the mixer and 
was hard to remove.

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<Cherie Ambrosino <Cherie_Ambrosino@cch.com>
<Date: 5 Feb 96 11:50:01 
<Subject: manual v machine

   On another note, I'm planning to fill R2D2s old space with a mixer, so 
I can wimp out on some of the heavy kneading [and make more loaves in an 
evening!] but I'm confused.  I know theres a 4.5 qt[?] and a 5qt model.  I 
vaguely remember the frugal gourmet [who would never tell us anything but 
the truth!] saying he liked his 5 qt best because it had a stronger motor 
- - his 4.5 qt didn't do very well with kneading dough - is this still 
true?  I know the 5 qts are always significantly more money than the 4.5 
[which are often also on sale!] - I don't mind spending the extra if the 
lesser one won't work well, but I'm not sure I am right about the reason - 
any tips?  I'd appreciate comments from others who use this method as well 
- - and thanks again to all of you for the great recipes - this is my 
favorite list!  Cherie

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