What is the difference between the pastry beater and the flex edge beater?

The pastry beater cuts cold butter into flour for pie, biscuit and tart dough. The flex edge beater has a silicone scraper that wipes the bowl as it creams and mixes.

Can it knead bread dough for two loaves?

Yes. The 5-quart bowl and dough hook are sized for large batches, and owners report kneading sourdough and multi-loaf dough without the motor bogging down.

Does it work with KitchenAid attachments?

Yes. The front hub takes KitchenAid's pasta rollers, food grinders, spiralizers and ice cream makers, the same fittings as other Artisan tilt-head mixers.

Is the bowl dishwasher safe?

No. The stainless bowl and the beaters, hook and whip should be washed by hand.

How much space does it need?

It measures about 13.9 inches high, 8.7 wide and 14.1 deep, and the tilt-head needs clearance above to open. Plan for a dedicated counter spot.

Is it worth it over a cheaper stand mixer?

If you knead bread regularly or want the attachment range, the stronger motor and metal build justify it. For occasional cake mixing, a lighter mixer will do.

KitchenAid 5-qt Artisan Stand Mixer with Pastry Beater & Flex

Q: Where is the KitchenAid 5-qt Artisan Stand Mixer with Pastry Beater & Flex cheapest?

At Walmart, for $249.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the KitchenAid 5-qt Artisan Stand Mixer with Pastry Beater & Flex?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 287 ratings. Buyers like: Effortless mixing, kneading and whipping of heavy doughs, breads and whipped cream; Powerful motor handles large batches and sourdough loaves; Sleek design and color options.

Q: Where can I buy the KitchenAid 5-qt Artisan Stand Mixer with Pastry Beater & Flex?

11 stores we checked sell it, including KitchenAid, Amazon, Walmart, Belk, Best Buy.

Best price now

$249.99at WalmartChecked 36 min ago

29% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 5287 ratings

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 287 ratings, buyers mostly praise the motor's power on heavy dough and the ease of the tilt-head. Complaints center on noise and the machine's weight and footprint.

What people mention

Motor powerPraisedOwners say it kneads stiff bread and sourdough dough and whips cream without slowing down.
Tilt-headPraisedBuyers like lifting the head to add ingredients and change beaters mid-recipe.
NoiseCriticisedReviewers find it loud, especially at the higher speeds.
WeightCriticisedAt around 23 lbs it is heavy to move, so owners tend to leave it in place.
AttachmentsPraisedBuyers value the front hub for pasta rollers, grinders and ice cream makers.
BeatersPraisedThe pastry beater and flex edge beater are called useful additions for dough and scraping.

About the KitchenAid 5-qt Artisan Stand Mixer with Pastry Beater & Flex

This is a KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer with a 5-quart bowl. It has a tilt-head design and runs on electric power.

It has 10 speeds for mixing, kneading and whipping ingredients. It includes a pastry beater, a flex edge beater, a dough hook and a wire whip.

Capacity

5-quart bowl

Design

Tilt-head stand mixer

Power

Electric

Speeds

10 speeds, variable speed

Attachments

Pastry beater, flex edge beater, dough hook, wire whip

Dimensions

Approx. 13.9" H x 8.7" W x 14.1" D

Weight

Approx. 22.8 lbs

In the box

KitchenAid 5-quart Artisan Stand Mixer, pastry beater, flex edge beater, dough hook, wire whip

What buyers say

Buyers like

Effortless mixing, kneading and whipping of heavy doughs, breads and whipped cream
Powerful motor handles large batches and sourdough loaves
Sleek design and color options
Tilt-head convenience makes adding ingredients easy
Versatile attachments like pasta rollers and ice cream makers
Durable and built to last