A stand mixer has a specialty bowl that attaches to its base. A paddle/beater, whisk, or dough hook connects to a single rotating head that allows the attachment to move around the bowl.

The bowl reacts to the load and adjusts its power to suit your baking. It can knead 5kgs of dough without rocking off the counter and I would trust it with making a wedding cake too. Serious bakers, ...

Our independent tests revealed that all stand mixers make a good sponge cake and bread loaf – and can whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. The key differences were in how long they took to mix, how easy ...