Is the Ankarsrum Original worth buying?

Ankarsrum

Ankarsrum Original

Ranked #2 in Stand Mixers

850 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Rotary action delivers smooth mixing. Build quality is top tier, though price is higher.

Consolidated from 15 cited sources across 13 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

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Pros & cons

✓ Smooth rotary action for consistent mix
✓ Excellent build quality and motor longevity
✓ High torque motor for heavy doughs
✓ Counter-clockwise action reduces overmixing
✓ Quiet operation

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 7 articles and 8 video reviews

14 positive sources

Kitchen Kneads Article

The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is Swedish-engineered to last a lifetime. Many Ankarsrum mixers in Scandinavia have been in daily use for 30 or 40 years with nothing more than basic cleaning and occasional part replacement. The key to this longevity is consistent care — cleaning after every use and performing periodic maintenance checks.

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AnkarsrumAssistent AnkarsrumAssistent · 22.5K subscribers · Sept 2022

Ankarsrum Assistent Original - The best Stand Mixer with endless possibilities

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Which Is Best for Bread? Article

The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is the mixer that serious bread bakers choose when they outgrow their KitchenAid. With 600W of power, 15 lbs of dough capacity, and a 7-year warranty, it is built for bakers who refuse to compromise. Shop now with free shipping on orders over $50 .

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Chocolate Box Cottage Chocolate Box Cottage · 14.6K subscribers · Jun 2022

9:55 Info on Ankarsrum Assistant as a labor saver in the kitchen

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Cookloom Article · Aug 2026

America's Test Kitchen's 2026 overall winner and King Arthur Baking's best mixer for bread. Its motor-in-base, rotating-bowl-and-roller design kneads the stiffest doughs gently and stays cool over long kneads, backed by a 7-year warranty. Expect a learning curve.

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Chocolate Box Cottage Chocolate Box Cottage · 14.6K subscribers · May 2022

🥣 Looking for a soft, fluffy dinner roll recipe to make with your matchless Ankarsrum Assistent mixer? This recipe dates back to the 1940’s or even earlier!

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Pleasanthillgrain Article

This page serves as a practical, detailed user manual to help new owners master this versatile, heavy-duty mixer—especially praised for superior bread results compared to conventional stand mixers.

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The Culture of Cookery The Culture of Cookery · 8K subscribers · Sept 2021

But whatever you decide to call it, one thing is clear - this is a kitchen top workhorse. But the question is, is this the best stand mixer you can buy in 2021 and beyond? Though it is usually the distant runner up to the KitchenAid in the minds of home cooks, the Assistent Mixer does everything the typical stand mixer does but with a little bit of style. With it's open top features and various options for dough kneading, for the bread enthusiast, the Ankarsrum Assistent hits all the right notes.

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America's Test Kitchen America · reviewer · Jun 2026

It aced our tests, whipping just two egg whites into airy, stiff peaks, and creaming cake batter and cookie dough.

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AnkarsrumUSA AnkarsrumUSA · 6.7K subscribers · Feb 2023

With your Ankarsrum Assistent Original it is both easy, and fun, to make your own homemade pizza!

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PureWow Taryn Pire · reviewer · Dec 2025

Review: The Ankarsrum Assistent Original Stand Mixer Is Worth the Splurge (Especially If You Bake Bread)

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AnkarsrumUSA AnkarsrumUSA · 6.7K subscribers · Feb 2023

With Ankarsrum Assistent Original it is both easy, and fun, to make your own homemade meringues.

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BakeryBits Ltd BakeryBits Ltd · channel

See how to mix 5kg of dough with the amazing Ankarsrum Original Assistent mixer.

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Excited Kitchen Excited Kitchen · 2.4K subscribers · Mar 2022

This machine's unique design allows it to mix dough better than any other home stand mixer. When you include Ankarsrum in your bread, it will rise higher and have a nicer texture. Mixing 12 lbs. of dough in its 7 litre stainless steel basin is as simple as mixing 1 lb. of dough.

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Bon Appétit Alaina Chou · reviewer · Sept 2022

In our testing, we didn’t find this model the most user-friendly, but if you’re big into breadmaking like Bon Appétit contributor Jesse Raub and are okay with a learning curve, you may love this machine. It’s helped Jesse kiss hand-kneading goodbye altogether when he makes sourdough (which he does often—every four days kind of often) and churned out beautiful sheets of fresh pasta for him too. If you’re a frequent bread baker who has upward of $700 to spend on an appliance, check out Jesse’s full review here .

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