Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer for Baking- Powerful Food Mixer, With K-Beater, Dough Hook, Whisk, and 2 Bowls 5L and 7L, KWL90.004SI, 1400W, Silver

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K-Beater – Perhaps Kenwood’s most famous mixing tool, it’s precision engineered from sturdy stainless steel to reach every part of the bowl while making mixes for cakes, biscuits, pastry and icing, and can even be used for making silky-smooth mashed potato, or combining fish cake mixes. As useful as these presets are, though, they’re hindered by the fact the touchscreen is not always as responsive as it should be. On several occasions, I found myself having to swipe left and right on the screen more than one time before it would register. It seemed to be more responsive when using an index or middle finger but struggled with thumbs. Weight: If you haven't got space to keep your stand mixer out on the kitchen counter, you’ll need to make sure that your chosen one isn’t too heavy for you to transport. Most stand mixers weigh between 7kg and 10kg. But, a light stand mixer is not always a good thing. Heavier stand mixers remain more stable on the kitchen counter, which is essential if you’re kneading heavy bread doughs or mixing large quantities on high speed. Please note: the slow speed outlet is compatible with Kenwood accessories with a KAX prefix to their model number. Bar Connection attachments can be used with an adaptor – available from Kenwood. Value for money: there’s no point splashing out on a gadget-y machine with various accessories if you’re only going to use it to occasionally make basic cakes.

In-bowl weighing – Weighing in metric or imperial to suit your recipes, this makes it easy to add ingredients straight into your mixer (and save on washing up). The weighing function can be used with the mixer head up or down, and you can zero the figure to add your next ingredient.In-bowl warming – With nine different heat settings it’s so helpful when you’re baking – from gently softening butter or proving bread dough, to melting chocolate or warming a delicate sabayon mixture.

Some incredible features at fair price but this mixer falls down in one key area

Intuitive features to look out for include a soft-start speed control and splash guard to prevent splatters and spills, delicate fold function to ensure a light and even mix and integrated in-bowl illumination so you can see exactly what’s happening in the bowl. Models like the Titanium Chef Patissier XL, Cooking Chef XL and the Titanium Chef Baker have built-in weighing scales so you can measure ingredients directly into the mixing bowl as you go for minimal mess and washing up. Then there’s models that can gently warm ingredients ( Titanium Chef Patissier XL) so you can also use them to temper chocolate or prove dough, or even cook a meal from scratch, like the Cooking Chef XL. Some of our models offer touchscreen functionality, with a range of easy to use preset functions making tasks such as meringue making or dough kneading available at just the tap of your finger, and you can even send step by step recipe instructions direct to the Cooking Chef XL via the Kenwood World app. Ask any serious home baker what’s on their kit wish list, and it’s a safe bet they’ll mention a Kenwood Chef. Built to stand the test of time and instantly recognisable with its iconic styling, the all-metal body has a titanium-coloured finish, ensuring it will make a statement on any kitchen worktop.

If you’d rather not set these levels manually, though, there are a number of automatic presets that can be accessed via the mixer’s touchscreen. These offer generic timings and warmth settings for a variety of tasks. Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL review: What could be better?Results of functions: We looked for machines that efficiently and evenly mixed ingredients. Our meringue needed to be glossy and evenly whisked, our dough well-risen with a light and airy crumb when baked, and our cake also needed to be light with evenly distributed zest. Touchscreen control – A simple-to-use, full colour touchscreen with one-touch preset functions to take care of all sorts of tasks – just swipe to find the function you need.

Ease of use and cleaning: Modern stand mixers can offer sophisticated features but being easy to use is incredibly important. Washing your stand mixer’s attachments by hand can also be a pain, so we looked for dishwasher-safe accessories to make cleaning less of a headache. Countdown timer – Counts down from your chosen time so you can mix recipes with precision. The display shows hours, minutes and seconds, up to a maximum of 8 hours. Recipe App – Inspiration at your fingertips, with step-by-step recipes to suit any meal or occasion. Shatterproof splash guard with feed chute – so ingredients stay in the bowl rather than being spattered across your kitchen.Equipped with a warming function, countdown timer and with Quiet Mark certification, this quiet kitchen helper will even allow you to chat to a friend while it gets on with the hard work. Results of functions: A machine that efficiently mixed all the ingredients at the same time was a staple requirement. We looked for pavlova mixes that were glossy and well-whisked, cake mixes that were light with evenly distributed zest and finally, well-risen dough that was soft and light when baked. A real workhorse, just like its forebears, Kenwood’s Patissier XL Chef Titanium Stand Mixer has been brought right into the 21st century with the addition of a touchscreen control panel, a weighing function and the ability to warm or melt ingredients as well as a recipe app that will guide you through any number of baking, cooking or mixing scenarios. So, you need never have a menu crisis again – your Titanium Chef will coach you through any eventuality you can think of.