They used it the Hamilton Beach stand mixer for a full 2 weeks, trying out a range of dessert recipes. The balloon whisk is your go-to when whipping egg whites for a chiffon cake, angel food cake, meringues or while making whipped cream. Never use the balloon whisk for heavy batters; if you do, there’s a good chance you’ll damage it. The mixer comes with a large C-shaped dough hook, which creates a kneading hamilton beach mixer action for bread and other dough by pushing it from side to side against the bowl’s edges. Never use the paddle or whisk to knead heavy dough, as doing so will only damage the machine and may cause it to overheat. Hamilton Beach® Hand Mixer handles are designed for control and comfort, and the unique Bowl Rest™ feature allows the mixer to sit on the edge of the bowl to eliminate messy drips.
A special QuickBurst™ button provides a quick boost of power and can be used for tough tasks at any speed. To lift the tilt-head, we had to press a button, and the head remained in position until we pressed that button again to lower it. While it was nice that the head couldn’t fall, it was a little annoying to keep pressing the button when we had to repeatedly scrape the bowl. Fortunately, because of the shorter bowl and the high tilt, the mixing attachments cleared the bowl enough so we could remove the bowl with the attachment in place, without risking spillage. On the bottom of the mixer is a cord wrap, so it can be kept neat and tidy in storage.
The beater doesn’t always scrape the side of the bowl well enough to completely eliminate the need for a spatula. Suction cups on the hamilton beach toaster bottom make it difficult to move across the counter. You must first twist the bowl before being able to pick it up off of the stand.
Hamilton Beach brings its own unique look to the traditional stand mixer. All of these mixers have either six or seven speeds with a 3.5 to 4.5-quart bowl. There are several models that double as a hand and stand mixer, providing a two-in-one option to save kitchen space.
You can save $10, bringing the total for this new small appliance to under $30. But this deal is for a limited time, so hurry and grab it now for yourself or a last-minute gift. Though Hamilton-Beach still made beaters for the Model G mixer, the Model H used a different type, which of course had long since ceased production. Those known to fit the model H would occasionally pop up at auction for $50-60—far out of my price range.
The mixer bowl is made from stainless steel, so it should hold up well in the dishwasher. No matter how you wash it, remember to turn it over to drain the water from the base. Like other electric appliances, the exterior of the mixer should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. The manufacturer says that all the attachments are dishwasher safe, but we’re a bit skeptical. The dough hook is made from aluminum, which doesn’t fare well in a dishwasher. Although it’s plated, several online reviewers noted that their dough hook oxidized in the dishwasher, so we’d recommend hand washing to be safe.
It mixes in a planetary style for better bowl coverage and more even results. We found the 4-quart bowl capacity ideal for casual home use. This size is perfect for everyday recipes and makes the mixer relatively compact overall. However, anyone who likes to bake in large batches might find it limiting. Even if you enjoy grilling more than baking, a stand mixer can make tasks much quicker by combining ingredients more evenly than what’s possible manually.