Viking Mixer
A Viking Mixer is a Solid Choice
If you want a splash of color in your kitchen, you might go for the Viking red or blue mixer if you are tired of the traditional whites and grays. But more than color these mixers pack up a wallop in speed and performance.
Homemakers, baking enthusiasts or the occasional baker can do a lot of mixing with their electric Viking countertop stand mixers. The 5 quart mixer from the Viking collection has a powerful 800-watt motor, three multi-function power outlets for an assortment of attachments. As most mixers go, this comes with three speeds - primary, low, and high-speed. The compact bright red or blue mixer can whip cream, knead dough and is large enough for different ingredients.
Need more power? The 7 quart black, red, stainless gray and white versions are available. These have a powerful 1000 watt motor that can whip up a storm for recipes that call for high speed mixing. The beater, dough hook, whip, and bowl are dishwasher safe, which add to the convenience of using this brand. Cream, knead dough, or whip cream in high speed, you can do this easily with this model. But don't be misled; this mixer can tenderly whip peaks of meringue.
The Professional Stand Mixer from Viking has a powerful motor with metal not plastic gear transmissions. There are also three power outlets for varied attachments. An easy speed control can conveniently switch speed from primary, low to high speed. This model has patented easy-glide wheels for extra maneuverability on the countertop.
For flexible mixing operations, check out the heavy duty digital hand mixer. Its 250-watt motor makes it easy to whip egg whites or cookie dough. For extra freedom of movement, Viking manufacturers have added an extra-long cord which is easily stored into the unit's cord slot. The accompanying beaters are dishwasher safe too. The unit comes with a three-year full warranty for manufacturing defects, which makes it a good bargain into the deal.
Not to be outdone, Viking standard mixer models can accommodate accessories for slicing and shredding. The slicer can do thick and thin slicing; for julienne strips, another attachment is required, the Julienne slicer.
Choosing your type of mixer is important. Consider the volume and frequency of your baking. The more volume it can accommodate, the wattage your mixer needs; however if you are planning to expand your baking skills, settle for 7 quart models.
Seasoned homemakers do not settle only on a type of mixer but also get a hand mixer for more mixing flexibility. There are baking recipes that call for the mixing of different batters and it would be inconvenient and time consuming if you only have one mixer. If you want extra versatility, get a model that can be outfitted with a slicer and shredder. The more jobs it can do, the better for you.