- KitchenAid has launched a new version of its classic Artisan Stand mixer
- KitchenAid Artisan Plus offers more power and mixing control
- On sale now in the US for $599.99 (around £450 / AU$870)
KitchenAid has just introduced a new version of its tilt-head Artisan stand mixer, with a more powerful motor, a bright LED light to help you see inside the bowl while you work, and several features that make working with flour and sugar less messy.
The classic KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer has been unchanged since the 1950s, and for good reason: it’s a sturdy and reliable machine built to last, and has all the features a baker could ask for. I’ve had mine for 13 years, and it’s still going strong. It’s not perfect, and with Artisan Plus, KitchenAid has made thoughtful changes to the original design that make your life easier, and keep your kitchen clean.
For example, a new mixer has a very powerful motor, and can move between speeds smoothly. The classic mixer offers good speeds (1, 2, 4, 5, 8, and 10) but sometimes there is a big jump from one setting to another, and if you are not prepared, you can accidentally increase the power suddenly, spreading flour on your kitchen or batter that is bubbling around. With Artisan Plus, it’s easy to find the right speed for your baking task. There’s also a half-speed kneading mode, for tasks like mixing soft fruit into muffins without turning them off.
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The KitchenAid Artisan Plus has a new ‘soft start’ mode, which increases the mixing speed gradually at first. I can see this being especially useful for making buttercream without covering your kitchen in a layer of icing sugar. Sure, the classic KitchenAid Artisan comes with a shield to keep things contained, but it’s easy to see what’s going on in the bowl without it.
Speaking of visual clarity, my new favorite feature is the integrated bowl light, which makes it easy to check the progress of your mixing, whisking, or kneading. I have under-counter lights, but the mixer tends to cast a shadow over the bowl, so this is a really useful addition.
The Artisan Plus comes with a double flex-edge beater, which scrapes the inside of the bowl like a spatula to ensure everything is fully incorporated, and a set of stainless steel accessories. This is a real improvement on the aluminum accessories made with the original mixer, which (in my experience) did not always fare well in the dishwasher. The Artisan Plus is also compatible with all of your existing KitchenAid attachments, including the three-in-one pasta roller that was introduced earlier this year.
The KitchenAid Artisan Plus is available now in the US for $599.99 (around £450 / AU$870). International release dates are still to be confirmed.
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