- Is the Artisan good for bread dough?
- Yes for standard loaves and small batches. The 325-watt motor handles moderate dough, but very stiff or large batches strain it, so mix those in smaller amounts.
- How does it compare with the bowl-lift KitchenAid mixers?
- The Artisan is lighter and easier to load thanks to the tilt head. Bowl-lift models have more powerful motors and larger bowls, which suit frequent heavy bread baking.
- What attachments fit it?
- The front hub takes KitchenAid's pasta roller, meat grinder, spiralizer and other add-ons. The top hub accepts a pouring shield and other accessories.
- What comes in the box?
- The mixer, a stainless steel 5-quart bowl, and a one-year extended warranty on top of the standard coverage.
- How much can the 5-quart bowl hold?
- It holds about 5 quarts, enough for several dozen cookies, multiple cake layers or two loaves of bread at once.
- Does the tilt head lock in place?
- The head locks down while mixing and releases with a lever to tilt back for bowl access.
- Where is the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Pink with Extended Warranty cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $349.95, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Pink with Extended Warranty?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Beach Camera, The Home Depot, Amazon.