{"id":6117,"date":"2022-09-20T15:14:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T19:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=6117"},"modified":"2022-10-13T18:07:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T22:07:27","slug":"does-wattage-matter-in-stand-mixers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/does-wattage-matter-in-stand-mixers\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Wattage Matter in Stand Mixers? Which Is Right for Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n My mother was recently shopping around for new kitchen small appliances and decided that she wanted a stand mixer. She called me to ask me if wattage matters when using a stand mixer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule, you should not make wattage the only criterion when buying a stand mixer. While the number can be high, the cup capacity of a stand mixer is a much more useful number. Before purchasing, consider the available features, like overload protection, hooks, timer, and splash guard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Let’s take a deeper dive into why buying a stand mixer based only on wattage is a bad idea. Then, we will look at some criteria that you will want to consider when selecting a new stand mixer. Here is what I told my daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important criterion to look for when buying a stand mixer is its capacity. When preparing most baked goods, 5 quarts of capacity is needed. These are usually considered medium-sized stand mixers. Consider the machine’s other features and footprint before making a final buying decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand mixers for home use usually come in three capacities. The smallest ones have under a 4 qt. capacity. These are too small for mixing many things, so you may want to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also find stand mixers that have over a 6 qt. capacity. While these mixers help combine larger qualities of many things, they are bigger and heavier. Therefore, if you have limited counter space, you may want to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most home cooks will love a 5-to-6 qt. option. These are big enough to mix most things. Yet, they are small enough not to take up a lot of space.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n While I like to do my mixing by hand, I much rather prefer using a Stand Mixer instead.<\/strong> I recently wrote an article that talks about the 3 Best Stand Mixers<\/a><\/strong> that bakers can buy in each stage of their baking journey. After reviewing a few stand mixers, the Best Overall Mixer<\/strong> was the KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer.<\/a><\/strong> You can check out this stand mixer on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the capacity of the mixer, there are other features that you may want to consider including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each one of these factors need to be considered when picking out a stand mixer with the wattage being close to last place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, I will break down exactly how much wattage you need for each type of mixing need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, you should avoid any stand mixer with less than 250 watts of power because it will not be powerful enough to handle most bread doughs. This number represents the power of the motor. It does not necessarily reflect how much energy your mixer will use when mixing delicious goodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *By the way,<\/strong> you might also want to know How To Mix Batter Without a Mixer.<\/strong> I recently wrote an article talking about The Right Ways of Mixing Batter By Hand,<\/a><\/strong> which you can check out here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, a stand mixer should have at least 250 watts of power. People who regularly mix bread dough need to consider options with at least 500 watts of power, but it does not matter after that. Instead, consider options with added features and those stable enough to stay in place when using them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The wattage of a stand mixer tells how powerful the motor is, and it does not always translate to a better working machine. You will want to choose options with at least 250 watts of power so that the mixer’s motor has enough power to mix most things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a chart to show what wattage stand mixer to use for which mixing purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat should I look for when buying a stand mixer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much does stand mixer wattage matter when using them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How many watts do I need in a stand mixer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Type of Mixing<\/th> Wattage Needed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Cake Batter<\/td> 250 Watts or Higher<\/td><\/tr> Bread Dough<\/td> 500 Watts or Higher<\/td><\/tr> Everything<\/td> 1,000 Watts or Lower<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n