You are reading

10 Easy Pieces: Hand Mixers and Blenders for Baking

SearchJoinLogin
Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

10 Easy Pieces: Hand Mixers and Blenders for Baking

SearchJoinLogin

Start typing to search...

Search
Advertisement
10 Easy PiecesIssue — 10 Easy Pieces

10 Easy Pieces: Hand Mixers and Blenders for Baking

by Published: November 29, 2023

While I often turn to my giant stand mixer or blender when cooking in the kitchen, it’s the hand blender I find the most invaluable. Blending simple batters for pancakes or waffles, making aioli, beating egg whites, and puréeing soups are all done in place and without much effort. Here are our 10 favorite hand mixers from immersion blenders to the classic double beater mixer.

with midcentury appeal, the smeg hand mixer includes 9 speed control and comes 17
Above: With midcentury appeal, the Smeg Hand Mixer includes 9-speed control and comes with wire whisks, optimus beaters, dough hooks and an accessory bag for storage; $179.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
the all clad cordless rechargeable immersion blender is convenient without the 18
Above: The All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Immersion Blender is convenient without the usual power cord, adjusts to five speeds, and is housed in polished stainless steel; $229.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
the cuisinart power advantage 9 speed hand mixer is designed to be compact and 19
Above: The Cuisinart Power Advantage 9-Speed Hand Mixer is designed to be compact and snaps into a clear case which houses chrome attachments; $79.95 at Crate & Barrel.
the kitchenaid white variable speed immersion blender is simple and gets the jo 20
Above: The KitchenAid White Variable Speed Immersion Blender is simple and gets the job done; $59.95 at Crate & Barrel.
the heavy duty dualit classic professional hand mixer features four speed selec 21
Above: The heavy duty Dualit Classic Professional Hand Mixer features four speed selections and a retractable power cord; $109.99 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
the vitamix immersion blender features five variable speeds and a scratch resis 22
Above: The Vitamix Immersion Blender features five variable speeds and a scratch-resistant guard to protect bowls and pans while blending; $124.95 at Vitamix.
the kitchenaid 6 speed hand mixer has 6 speeds and what they call &#8\2\20; 23
Above: The KitchenAid 6-Speed Hand Mixer has 6 speeds and what they call “Flex Edge Beaters” reducing the need to scrape down the edges of the bowl while mixing; $59.99 at KitchenAid.
the cuisinart smart stick two speed hand blender is a reliable standby (i&# 24
Above: The Cuisinart Smart Stick Two Speed Hand Blender is a reliable standby (I’ve owned the previous model for over a decade); $49.95 at Cuisinart.
the smeg hand blender features variable speeds and a turbo function, along with 25
Above: The Smeg Hand Blender features variable speeds and a turbo function, along with a few attachments including a whisk; $190 at West Elm.
the breville handy mix scraper 9 speed hand mixer comes in 5 colors and has an 26
Above: The Breville Handy Mix Scraper 9 Speed Hand Mixer comes in 5 colors and has an electronic sensor that automatically scrolls through speeds for consistent mixing; $149.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
the all clad immersion blender is a more simplified version of the cordless opt 27
Above: The All-Clad Immersion Blender is a more simplified version of the cordless option at the top of this list; $119.95 at Crate & Barrel.

As for other kitchen appliances, see our picks:

(Visited 4,203 times, 1 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.
Add to Collection
New Collection
Show Bookmarks

Frequently asked questions

Hand mixers and immersion blenders are used for various baking and cooking tasks. Hand mixers are commonly used for beating and mixing ingredients together, while immersion blenders are used for pureeing soups, sauces, and other liquids.

Product summary 1-4 of 10 1-4 of 10

Explore Deeper Into These Areas

Previous Post

Feast of the (Many) Fishes: 17 Times Fish Made an Appearance Beyond the Plate

November 28, 2023
Next Post

Holm: A Restaurant With Rooms, Where "Simplicity Rules"

November 29, 2023

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

Related Stories

Read all recent posts

join us on 10 Easy Pieces Hand Mixers and Blenders for Baking portrait 16 28

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No connected account.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account.

×
Join the Remodelista Family of Websites

Become a Member at no charge

When you register as a free Member of the Remodelista family of websites (Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home), you gain access to all current posts plus 10 archived posts per month, our internal bookmarking tool, and the community bulletin board.

Member benefits include:

  • Access to all posts published in the past year
  • Access 10 archived posts (older than one year) per month on each site
  • Use of our internal bookmark tool, so you can save products, posts, and other pages for quick reference
  • Access to our community bulletin board so you can ask and answer design-related questions
  • Unlimited access to the Product Catalogs, Design Travel sources, and Architect & Designer Directory listings
  • Choose from our ten newsletters to keep up with the latest on the sites

Or Subscribe for Maximum Value!

For $5/month ($59.99 paid annually) you'll enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home and all the benefits of Membership.



Subscriber benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to all three sites
  • Weekly access to subscriber-only content
  • Ad-free browsing environment
  • Unrestricted access to 30,000+ archived posts
  • Receive the full-text daily newsletters
  • All features that Members have access to
  • Annual subscribers pay 50% off the monthly subscription price of $9.99
×
Subscribe to the Remodelista family of websites

For $5/month ($59.99 paid annually) you'll enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home and all the benefits of Membership.



Subscriber benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to all three sites
  • Weekly access to subscriber-only content
  • Ad-free browsing environment
  • Unrestricted access to 30,000+ archived posts
  • Receive the full-text daily newsletters
  • All features that Members have access to
  • Annual subscribers pay 50% off the monthly subscription price of $9.99
×
Sorry! As a registered member you get 10 free posts from our archive (posts more than a year old) every 30 days. You have reached your limit for this 30-day period. If you would like to access unlimited posts from the archive (ad free, too), become a subscriber today, and keep reading as many articles as you want.

Full Access Individual Subscription

Benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home sites
  • Ad-free browsing environment
  • Unrestricted access to 30,000+ archived posts
  • Receive the full-text daily newsletters
  • All features that Members have access to
  • Annual subscribers pay just 50% off the monthly subscription price of $9.99


×
Sorry! You have reached your limit of three (3) free posts from our archive every 30 days. You can increase this to 10 posts by joining as a free Member, or read unlimited posts with no ads by becoming a paid Subscriber.

Subscribe to the Remodelista family of websites

For $5/month ($59.99 paid annually) you'll enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home and all the benefits of Membership.



Subscriber benefits include:

  • Unlimited access to all three sites
  • Weekly access to subscriber-only content
  • Unrestricted access to 30,000+ archived posts
  • Receive the full-text daily newsletters
  • All features that Members have access to
  • Annual subscribers pay 50% off the monthly subscription price of $9.99

Become a Member at no charge

When you register as a free Member of the Remodelista family of websites (Remodelista, Gardenista, and The Organized Home), you gain access to all current posts plus 10 archived posts per month, our internal bookmarking tool, and the community bulletin board.

Member benefits include:

  • Access to all posts published in the past year
  • Access 10 archived posts (older than one year) per month on each site
  • Use of our internal bookmark tool, so you can save products, posts, and other pages for quick reference
  • Access to our community bulletin board so you can ask and answer design-related questions
  • Unlimited access to the Product Catalogs, Design Travel sources, and Architect & Designer Directory listings
  • Choose from our ten newsletters to keep up with the latest on the sites

Login to your account

Lost your password?

My Account

Your member profile is powered by memberstack