Ankarsrum
Ankarsrum Original
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Ranked #1 in Stand Mixers
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
America's Test Kitchen's reigning overall winner for multiple years running, thanks to a supremely powerful base-mounted motor, huge capacity, and gentle roller-kneading that develops bread dough better than any planetary mixer; the price and learning curve are real, but the performance ceiling justifies both.
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Key features
- ✓ 7-liter (30-cup) stainless bowl
- ✓ Base-mounted 600W motor with open-top bowl
- ✓ Roller/scraper dough-kneading action
- ✓ 7-year warranty
- ✓ Handles up to 21 cups of flour
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Ankarsrum Original. Here's the stance each one takes.
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America's Test Kitchen Named overall winner: "powerful performance, excellent visibility, sturdy parts, and easy handling." S Read → T 
TechGearLab Top marks in lab testing, especially for kneading bread dough. A Read → P 
PureWow "Worth the splurge, especially if you bake bread." A Read → E 
everythingkitchens.com "The gentle kneading action of the roller makes the Ankarsrum the best stand mixer for bread and pizza dough." A Read →
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