How is it different from a KitchenAid stand mixer?

The bowl spins and the tool stays still, so dough is worked from above in an open bowl. That gives more room and torque for bread but less versatility for creaming and whipping.

Is it good for sourdough and stiff doughs?

Yes. The roller and knife are designed for wet and stiff doughs, and the low-gear motor keeps going under load. It handles large batches better than most home mixers.

Can it mix cake batter and frosting?

It can, but it is not its strength. Small quantities are hard to work in the 7-liter bowl, and many owners keep a hand mixer for light tasks.

How much dough can it handle?

The 7-liter bowl takes large family batches, roughly several loaves at once. Exact limits depend on dough stiffness, so start smaller and build up.

Is it hard to learn to use?

Expect a few practice bakes. Setting the roller and knife and judging when dough is ready takes feel, but most owners say it becomes routine.

Where is the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer cheapest?

At Abt Electronics & Appliances, for $749.95, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Cooks on Main, Abt Electronics & Appliances, Lifetime Kitchen.

Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer

Q: What comes in the box?

The motor base, 7-liter stainless bowl, dough roller, dough knife/scraper, dough hook, spatula and a proofing lid for the bowl.

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What reviewers say

Bread bakers rate it highly for kneading power and capacity, and many call it the last mixer they will buy. Others find the open-bowl method awkward at first and say it is weaker for cakes and small mixes.

What people mention

Kneading powerPraisedOwners say it powers through stiff sourdough and whole-grain doughs without slowing.
Learning curveMixedMany say the first few bakes are awkward until they learn how the roller and knife work together.
Small batchesCriticisedReviewers report that small amounts of dough or batter are hard to mix in the large bowl.
Build qualityPraisedOwners describe a solid, quiet machine they expect to last for years.
Cake and creamingCriticisedBakers say it is less suited to creaming butter and sugar or whipping than planetary mixers.

About the Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer

The Ankarsrum Original Stand Mixer is a 600-watt mixer with variable speed control. It is made in Sweden, and each unit is individually tested at the factory before it leaves.

It comes with a 7-liter stainless steel bowl. The dough roller and dough knife work together to knead dough, and the included dough hook gives a second option for mixing bread dough. A proofing lid covers the bowl while dough rises.

The mixer can be used to prepare sandwich bread, sourdough, pizza dough and cinnamon rolls.

Model

Ankarsrum Original (Essential Package)

Power

600 watts

Speed

Variable

Bowl

7-liter stainless steel

Made in

Sweden

In the box