Because I’ve been cooking for a long time, I’ve seen my fair share of kitchen appliances, and can tell you with confidence that a good stand mixer is hard to find. Do you opt for more powerful motors, but deal with the back strain of lifting it? Do you sacrifice bowl capacity for kitchen counter space? What if I told you that there’s a great mixer you can get that doesn’t require you to compromise? All of the best features—lightweight, powerful motor, a big bowl, compact size, quality build—can be found in the Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer… with even a few more perks added on!

About NutriMill

If you’re a fan of baking, you know that it’s not JUST about ingredients. The tools you use can also make a HUGE difference when it comes to the final result. And if you love to make fresh, homemade bread or cookie dough like I do, you’re probably also big on using healthy, wholesome ingredients and knowing what’s in your food. This is what Nutrimill is all about too!

Nutrimill started in 1990, and their mission has always been to empower home bakers with the ability to make their very own nutrient-packed, high quality flour by grinding their own grains. They do this by offering a range of grain mills, like their flagship product, the NutriMill Classic, which lets you even control the texture of your flour, so you can make everything from delicate cakes to dense loaves of bread. Of course, making bread isn’t just about milling your own grains, which is why Nutrimill also offers a variety of amazing mixers like the Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer.

 

The Bosch White Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer

Are you one of the many serious bread bakers looking for a mixer with versatility and power, but one that’s also easy to use? Well, look no further than Bosch’s Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer! 

This incredible mixer has a bottom-driven motor and a 6.5-quart mixing bowl, so it can handle everything from light cake batters to dense bread doughs. It also features four speeds and a pulse option to give you the control to mix small batches and large batches alike. The dough hook attachment that it comes equipped with mimics hand kneading for optimal gluten formation, AND it even comes with a dough hook extender that allows you to knead up to 14 one-pound loaves of bread at once. That’s a lot of bread!

Working with wetter dough, pie doughs, or denser mixtures? Doesn’t matter! This mixer can handle it all… even egg whites. With its included attachments, like the wire whips, you can whip egg whites into the perfect meringue or heavy cream into a fluffy dream. And there’s no need to worry about overheating or losing power when working with heavy dough. The powerful belt-driven motor is designed to handle even stiff doughs.

For those wanting to make more than just bread dough, Bosch Universal Plus offers over 20 attachments (sold separately) which turn this stand mixer into a multi-functional kitchen powerhouse, whether you need it to be a meat grinder or an ice cream maker. 

If you’re a home baker looking for a compact mixer that can handle even your most ambitious bread recipes, the Bosch Universal Plus is one you want. 

 

Some of My Favorite Things About this Kitchen Stand Mixer

The Pros:

I can’t say enough good things about this stand mixer, but here are a few of my favorite things about it:

It’s Compact: As a professional home chef, counter space is a big deal in my kitchen. I love the ability to make almost anything on a moment’s notice, but I hate huge, bulky appliances crowding my kitchen and taking up massive amounts of cabinet space. Luckily, I don’t have to worry about that with this mixer. The motor being under the bowl keeps this mixer’s design compact, which means you don’t need much space to use it, and I LOVE that.

It’s User-Friendly: There’s no real learning curve with this mixer. It’s straightforward and boasts amazing ease of use. One of my favorite things about it is that it’s a completely top-down mixer. Because the motor is on the bottom, there’s nothing to block the top of the 6.5 quart bowl, so you can add ingredients with ease. My biggest gripe about my Kitchenaid mixer has always been that I have little room to work with when pouring ingredients in because the mixer motor is at the top. That gives me only a few inches of space between the mixing device and the sides of the bowl. You can get a pourer to make it easier, but overall, it’s just sort of a pain. It also feels a bit dangerous, since there are some ingredients that are best added while it’s actively mixing, but pouring those in with such a small space makes you more likely to hit the mixer head, and you don’t want anything getting caught in there! This is not the case with this Bosch mixer. It’s just a nice, open space up top, and you’re free to pour as you please!

It’s Lightweight: When it comes to most brands of mixers, you usually either have 2 choices: powerful, but super heavy or lightweight with less power. This is the first time I’ve come across a mixer where you don’t have to compromise! It’s both super lightweight AND powerful, which is what makes this the best mixer for home use. In fact, I brought this mixer to family pizza party and my mom and brother both loved it so much, they actually fought over it a bit. Ultimately, Mom won (you just can’t beat Mom), and I felt comfortable giving it to her because I didn’t have to worry about her lifting it from the cupboard to the counter. (Even my dad struggles to pick up our Kitchenaid Pro, so I definitely didn’t want my mom lifting it!) 

It’s Stable: That being said, you would think it not being very heavy would mean less stability when mixing stiff dough, but that’s not the case with this mixer. It comes with four suction feet to help it stay in place, which makes it very stable!

It’s Convenient: The mixer’s paddles are designed and shaped to make it super easy to get dough off, especially super sticky dough like pizza dough.

It’s Powerful: Did I mention how powerful it is? (I did, but let’s talk about it.) The build quality is top-notch and it can take on a LOT of dough without struggling a bit. I feel I can confidently state that because it was put to the test at the family pizza party. And let me tell you, it held up, even again dense doughs. I also love that fact that it didn’t skip like most mixers do, which is a nice feature.

The Cons:

There’s not much I can say in terms of negative aspects of this mixer, aside from just a disclaimer. I thought it wasn’t working at first until I realized that the little plastic lid was not on all the way, and as a safety feature, it will not turn on if the lid isn’t securely fastened. So, if you’re wondering why it’s not working, secure the lid!

At a $449 price point, this is not a mixer that is affordable for everyone, but it’s also not a budget mixer. Personally, I find that it’s a great price for its quality and all the amazing features it includes. Well worth it!

 

We Made Pizza!

As I mentioned, this week, we had a family pizza party!

My brother just bought 2 brand new pizza ovens, and it was the perfect time because I’d just received my mixer. We decided to throw a family pizza party at his house, and have everyone in the family make their own mini pizza. We all had so much fun! 

If you’re looking to throw your own pizza party, here are some great pointers from Serious Eats!

Want to make your own pizza dough? Check out this recipe created by my longtime friend, Zoë Francois. She also just released a brand new book that reached the New York Times bestseller list! Go Zoë! It’s called Zoë Bakes Cookies and you can find it here!

See Bosch’s Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer in Action!

 

The Final Word

Overall, Bosch’s Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer is truly an impressive piece of machinery, and that’s saying something because I’ve had my fair share of mixers. The quality, ease of use, stability, and lightweight aspects of this mixer set it apart from other mixers on the market, making this the best stand mixer I’ve ever used. 

Want to get your hands on your very own Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer? You can find it on Amazon, but if you shop it on Nutrimill’s website and use code STEAMY20, you’ll get $20 off any order of $100 or more for NutriMill Grain mills, Bosch mixers, and Artiste mixers on www.nutrimill.com. Also, be sure to join Nutrimill’s email list to receive $10 off your next order of $50+ and be the first to learn about new products and exclusive offers.

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Bosch White Universal Plus Kitchen Stand Mixer Giveaway

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