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Bosch Compact Mixer Review

PROS / This mixer has the most powerful motor of the smaller mixers on
our lineup.
CONS / The Bosch stand mixer does not perform all tasks well.
VERDICT / This plastic stand mixer from Bosch is small and unassuming,
But it can combine bread dough as well as the majority of the mixers on our lineup.
However, its paddle and whisk attachments didn't prove to be as powerful.

For itself because of its distinctive design and powerful motor. This compact
Mixer may not have the most intuitive design, though -- the buttons and
Knobs you may want to press don't turn or have a different effect than
You may expect, which is why it's always advisable to read the user
manual first!

through were unexpected. Bread dough came together easily, but the

During its 10-minute kneading process.
elastic as the best stand mixers on our lineup. The paddle, though, did not

mixing it with a wooden spoon. We attempted to whip egg whites to stiff,
dry peaks, but the Bosch didn't succeed in creating more than a frothy
liquid in the time we set. It certainly has the power to push through big
recipes -- the Bosch compact mixer can handle nearly 11 cups of all-purpose
Flour with ingredients in one bowlful. Also, you don't have to worry
About burning out the motor if you really pack the bowl full -- this Bosch
mixer includes overload protection.
You don't get many extras with this Bosch compact mixer, but it includes
An excellent splashguard that covers the whole bowl opening. All of the
Removable parts are dishwasher safe, but all the pieces are easy to clean --
bread dough doesn't immediately stick to plastic. The attachments you get
are standard -- a dough hook, paddle and whisk -- but the paddle
Attachment is made out of wire whisks. The Bosch gives you optional
attachments sold separately that can turn your dough mixer into an ice
cream maker, food processor, food mill, juicer and more.
Bosch offers the bare minimum warranty -- for one year, your mixer is
Protected from defective components. Manufacturer support is available through
The website, where you'll find FAQs, parts and accessories, an online
User manual and a telephone number for customer support.
Bosch Compact Mixer
Summary
Bosch's compact mixer makes impressive work of a bread dough recipe, but
it failed to perform well with the paddle or whisk attachment. It has an
Especially strong motor for such a small appliance, and it offers
Versatility with its plethora of additional attachments you can purchase separately.