KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, Onyx Black vs Staub Braiser 40511-477 Braiser Saute Pan, 9.4 inches (24 cm), Double Handed, Cast Iron, Enameled Pot, Shallow Type, Sukiyaki, Induction Compatible, Japanese Product
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#4 in Chef Knives
KitchenAid
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, Onyx Black
$399.00
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Still going strong after 10-20 years
- +Worth the money
- +Enables bread making for people with arthritis
- +Versatile (baking, meringue, whipped cream, pasta, mashed potatoes, grind meat)
- +Does well with higher hydration dough (>68% up to 2.2kg)
Cons
- -Heavy and awkward to move
- -Takes up counter space
- -Struggles with lower hydration and larger loads (for dough)
- -Value lost if not using attachments
“It is almost 20 years old and still going strong. If you do any sort of cooking or baking, you will never look back.”
#3 in Chef Knives
Staub
Staub Braiser 40511-477 Braiser Saute Pan, 9.4 inches (24 cm), Double Handed, Cast Iron, Enameled Pot, Shallow Type, Sukiyaki, Induction Compatible, Japanese Product
$185.66
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Fabulous gift
- +Versatile
- +Buy it for life
“A Staub enameled cast iron braiser would be a fabulous gift. ... really versatile, and truly a buy it for life purchase.”