Cuisinart SM-55BK 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: SM-55BK
Color: Black
Product features:
- 800-watt stand mixer housed in durable die-cast metal
- 12 speeds; 5-1/2-quart stainless-steel bowl; slow-start and gentle-fold functions
- 15-minute countdown timer; 3 power outlets; auto shutoff; tilt-back head
- Chef's whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, and splashguard included
- Measures 15-1/2 by 10 by 12-1/2 inches; 3-year warranty; 5-year motor warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart SM-55BK 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Black
Customer Review: Cook's Illustrated says it's the BEST - they are right
Summary: 5 Stars
We've been wanting a stand mixer for a while. I wasn't sure I wanted one since I have a Cuisinart hand held mixer (which hurts my hand after going for a while, btw). I felt hesitant, but my husband really thought we should have one since we both cook a lot, and are home gourmet cooks.
So we searched the reviews here at Amazon, and also the reviews at Cooks Illustrated (www.cooksillustrated.com).
The negatives for the Kitchen Aid were a lot. The fact that they were using plastic parts, for instance, and that many people had a lot of problems with them made us leery of buying a KA, though, let's face it the KA design is classic.
We also needed something to fit underneath the the cabinets on the kitchen counter.
So we ordered the DeLonghi one from some place that just sells stand mixers on the internet. After ordering it, we phoned DeLonghi and found out that they are no longer making that stand mixer!!! So we cancelled our order.
Cooks Illustrated had rated the DeLonghi stand mixer very high, as a "recommended" item. It also rated the KA Artisan "recommended", but the DeLonghi was "highly recommended".
So, then it was back to square one, no mixer.
Then DH was perusing the Cooks Illustrated site recently and said, "Hey they said the Cuisinart is the best!". So that did it, it's the best? We're going to buy it. We also read ALL the reviews here at amazon.
So the mixer came, and here's what we've made in it. Right now we are using Active Dry Yeast to make the breads. (That's all that Costco has right now).
The artisan bread on the video and the recipe book that they give you in the machine is ok, not great. They say to rise it 3x, and we did exactly as they said, but 3x is probably way too many rises. It didn't do that well on the 3rd rise.
Chocolate Chip cookies. We made 1/2 a batch and they were soft and delicious, and it took almost NO TIME to make them, unlike before with the hand mixer. About a year ago we made cookies for my husband's relatives in England, and it took me 5 hours of prepping and baking for several dozen using a hand held mixer. With this it will be much much easier. You can use the timer function and continue to do more prep if you need to.
Buttermilk Artisan Bread - worked fantastically. We had it rise 2x, not 3, and baked it on the pizza stone. The recipe was something we found at Cooks.
Tonight I made Hamburger and Hot Dog buns by following Moomies recipe. [...]. They were great. And they rose great too! They were rising before I even put them into the oven to rise. (gas oven - lowest temp - put the oven on for 2 mins after it hits the correct temp).
I know the Cuisinart Stand Mixer is a relative newcomer to the stand mixer market but I hightly recommend it.
Lastly, right now you can buy this at Linens And Things, for the same Amazon price but 20% off with their 20% off coupons (google them, or they come to your home, they will also accept Bed Bath & Beyond coupons). So you can go to lnt.com and put this in, with your coupon and for us with tax it came to $302. We wanted the black one, rather than the chrome one (which looks silver), and silver one (which looks silver), there's also a white one. LNT has the silver ones and the white ones at their regular stores, so you can use your coupon (even outdated ones) there or online.
Description of Cuisinart SM-55BK 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Black
Over 30 years ago Cuisinart changed the way The World cooked. Now we're changing the way The World mixes! Introducing the Cuisinart Stand Mixer. This is the mixer that does it all! Your new extra-large Cuisinart 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer has the power, capacity and precision to handle any job your recipe requires. This phenomenal new stand mixer delivers more power to mix even the heaviest dough. More capacity to double and triple recipes for professional results in less time. With three accessories, you can mix, whip or even knead dough. With 12 speeds to ensure splatter free with starts and fabulous finishes, you'll always do it for just the right amount of time! Results will be perfect. Cuisinart offers optional attachments that can be purchased separately. Each connects to one of the three power outlets -two on the top and one on the front- of the mixer to let you blend, process food, squeeze juice from your favorite citrus fruits, make homemade pasta, or grind your own meats. More features to make this the most exciting new stand mixer in a generation - and it comes with the best name in the business, Cuisinart!Stand Mixers
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