On your marks, get set, bake – The Great British Bake Off starts tonight so we’ve found a hard-to-miss mixer deal if you fancy whipping up homemade treats
There are only a few minutes until bakers and cake lovers alike will sink into their sofas to watch the premiere of the Great British Bake Off for its 2024 season on Channel 4. With fresh brownies, cakes, and souffle’s dangled in front of our faces, when it comes to watching Bake Off each year many of us are spurred on to indulge in a spot of baking ourselves.
If you’re after a top-notch mixer that’ll have the seal of approval from Paul Hollywood himself, we’ve come across a brilliant deal on Amazon that sees over £200 knocked off one model shoppers want to give “10 stars” to. Usually retailing at £449.99 the Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer for Baking has been reduced to just £205 and is loved for its reliability, style and functionality.
Coming with ten different optional attachments, this mixer doesn’t limit you to cakes and brownies but it claims you can make bread, roll pasta and even grind meat too. Its fold function allows you to try out different bakes like brioche as well. Designed in an elegant – but “retro” – cream colour, the mixer comes with a sturdy 5L glass bowl that’s dishwasher safe and with its 1000W digital motor can handle the lightest souffle to the heaviest of doughs.
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With over 2,000 glistening reviews, it’s been hailed as a great option for both intermediate bakers and beginners, so you don’t have to worry about it being too advanced for your skill level. One shopper remarked: “I have had a Kmix for three years now and have just bought this newer model for my sister.
“It’s the best machine I have ever owned. I make bread about 3 – 4 times a week and do not have the strength or stamina required for all of that kneading. The Kmix with its dough hook does it all for you in 10 minutes.
“All the ingredients in, ten minutes on just under number 1 then straight into a bowl for proving. It is so easy, the machine doesn’t move across the worktop like some cheaper lighter mixers do and it mixes every bit effortlessly.
“I make pastry and sometimes cakes with the K-beater attachment and using these is a pleasure. Easy to clean or goes into the dishwasher. It has a 5-year guarantee so Kenwood is sure of its product. I love the modern look (not everyone likes ‘retro’ or ‘vintage’.” They added how “10 stars would be my review” if they could.
Another raved: “I’ve wanted a Kenwood for a while and this was such a good price after Christmas in the sale, it’s excellent such an upgrade from my old mixer. I’ve been making breads, cakes and cookies and it really makes such a difference having quality equipment in the Kmix. I’ve had no problem with the glass mixing bowl getting stuck you just have to be mindful to not turn it too much, which you don’t need to anyway. Would highly recommend it.”
A third praised it for being “perfect for beginners and perfect for professionals”. The only thing some people didn’t quite get on with was the mixer’s glass bowl.
While it’s beautiful and it makes for easy viewing of your mix – ” the glass bowl lets you see when everything is mixed in,” said a five-star baker” – one shopper commented: “The glass bowl has got stuck in place a few times and my sister has had it replaced with the stainless steel bowl, like mine. Loads lighter and won’t get stuck. If I were to replace my Kmix I wouldn’t consider a glass bowl model.” Although they concluded: “Still a great mixer.”
If you want a simple and cheaper mixer – if you’re new to baking – this Dunelm 800W stand mixer is £55 and has been complimented for its light weight and fast mixing. Alternatively, Lakeland’s Digital Stand Mixer in pink is currently on sale for £199.99 from £249.99.
For the Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer for Baking, visit Amazon here to get it on sale.