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When I asked Chef Zac Young, one of the country’s top pastry chefs and a longtime judge on Food Network, for his insights on what makes the stand mixer one of the best appliances in the kitchen, his ...

Is a stand mixer really better than hand kneading for the perfect dough? In this Master Dough test, we compare both techniques side-by-side—evaluating texture, elasticity, and effort. Whether you're a ...

Love to bake but don’t have the dough or the space for a stand mixer? A highly capable hand mixer can perform many of the same tasks for a fraction of the cost. Some new models even come with handy ...

With their eye-catching colors and iconic design, KitchenAid stand mixers hold a place of pride on many a countertop. Of the 34 stand mixers in Consumer Reports’ tests, seven are made by ...

My mom’s copy of the Magnolia Bakery cookbook was my bible growing up. Thumbing through its glossy pages, I saw visions of my adult self owning a cupcake shop, complete with pastel pink buttercream ...