Choosing a Planetary Mixer
A planetary mixer moves its attachment around the bowl while spinning it, so it reaches every part of the mix. With a whisk, beater and dough hook it handles cake batter, cream, icing, meringue, cookie dough and light doughs, which is why bakeries, patisseries and hotel pastry kitchens use one every day.
Before you order, decide
- Bowl size: choose by your largest batch, remembering that whipped mixtures expand.
- Speeds: several speeds give control, from slow folding to fast whipping.
- Attachments: whisk, flat beater and dough hook cover most work.
- Heavy dough: if most of your work is bread or pizza dough, a spiral mixer is the better choice.
Place it on a sturdy table or stand, because mixers vibrate under load.
