Baking doesn’t have to be a thing of the past. Kitchen mixers have replaced those beaters of yesteryear that you liked to play with on grandma’s floor. They made cool toys but left your wrists tired after a couple of minutes of swift cranking. These days, our busy schedules limit our time in the kitchen, so why not make the most of it with by investing in a new kitchen tool.
Want to get back to baking just like grandma but with a little less fuss? You might have to forgo the hand and arm strength she had. But, did you really want to impress your grand-kids by being able to crack walnuts with your bare hands? With the use of a mixer the beating, kneading, and mixing can be left to the machines.
If you can see it, you will use it. Many people have small hand mixers hidden away in some dusty cupboard. In this case bigger is better. If you’ve got a large Cuisinart mixer you’re going to be keeping it on a counter somewhere unless your looking for hernia. This keeps it in your eyesight and within reach and, therefore, encourages more frequent usage.
If you’ve got the space, go ahead and keep your mixer central to your kitchen. If not, a nice corner on the counter will do. This frees up regularly used counter space, while keeping your mixer nearby. Though these types of mixers can be a bit heavy, I do recommend placing an inexpensive cutting-board underneath. This allows for easy mobility across your counters without having to lift the machine. When your done, just slide it back into place. Simple and quick.
Traditionally mixers have been use for cake, and yes, cakes are still probably the majority of what gets made in them. But a kitchen mixer is a versatile machine. You can not only make other sweets and treats with one, but the mixer come in handy for a whole meal. You can keep your hands clean while mixing your meatloaf, add creaminess to your mashed potatoes, and use the dough hook for knead the dough for fresh baked rolls. After dinner the clean up is easy.
Holidays can get hectic without all the baking and cooking involved. Add the food and no wonder people get stressed throughout the season. With your kitchen mixer you can ease your stress by picking one day to do all of your baking. Mixers allow you to make several batches of cookies in the same amount of time it would normally take to make one. Gather all your ingredients and mix and bake in one afternoon. Freeze you treats and the next time you head out to a party don’t stress about what to bring. Just grab and go. Well, maybe put them on a decorative tray, at least.
Cookie Tip: Due to a mixer’s speed make sure cookie dough doesn’t get over-mixed. The key is in the blending of the butter and sugar. This is where lumpy is good. Well-blending can cause cookies to loose their density and smooth out and flatten when they get baked.
Adding a kitchen mixer to your culinary tool box may be expensive investment. But that’s just what it is, an investment. And by keeping it in sight and ready for use you can guarantee that investment pays out good dividends.
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