Anyone who loves to bake knows that there are lots of times when you can use a helping hand to mix, stir and aerate.

A stand mixer is ideal for this purpose and really you can’t go past a KitchenAid Artisan 5 qt Stand Mixer. I really don’t know how I would manage without my stand mixer. It is so useful for making  home made sausages and pasta.

The Artisan series is one of the most popular in the Kitchenaid mixer collection and for good reason. This updated version is larger than the previous 4.5qt mixer and comes in a gorgeous range of colors including the attractive pink color as shown.

And talk about performance plus,  the Kitchenaid Artisan 5qt mixer easily manages up to 9 cups of flour which makes it the perfect family sized mixer. It has a 325 watt motor that means it has all the power you need to mix up even the heaviest dough recipe, and the 10 speed control gives you complete control over the mixing process.

• one practical, functional attractive KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer.
• one flat beater for mixing  batter
• one  dough hook for stirring and mixing and kneading even the heaviest dough mixture.
• one wire whisk that beautifully aerates meringues, cream and anything else that needs whisking

What We Like

• This mixer has 10 speeds providing the perfect amount of control.
• The Artisan series boasts the best beater-to-bowl coverage which means that foods are mixed more thoroughly all the way to the edge of the bowl.
• The pouring shield allows for the easy addition of ingredients and prevents foods from splattering around your kitchen.
• This mixer has a strong 325 watt motor.

There are  so many other  attachments readily available for the 5qt KitchenAid Artisan mixer such as the sausage filler, pasta maker, grinder, ice cream maker and even a can opener.

Keep in mind that the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer  is quite a heavy mixer and some may find it difficult to lift in and out of a kitchen cupboard.  But it is really too nice to hide in the cupboard so why not leave it on display if you have room on your kitchen bench.  You can use a quilted cover to keep out the dust if you must.

Where is the Best Place to Buy a Kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer?

We found that Amazon has the best price for the mixer.