Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer 500 Watt, 6.5 Quarts with Wire Whips, Dough Hook & NutriMill Dough Hook Extender Bundle

I've had this for a few months now and I've used it several times. There are PRO'S and cons to replacing a kitchenaid "type" mixer with this.PROS: the size is unreal. It's huge. The motor is so powerful I highly doubt you'll ever need beyond speed 1 [but there are several speeds faster]. It has a rim shield AND a wide disc to remove/add during mixing to add components IE more water to a dough or addins like chips or nuts. This baby is SOLID.Cons: its..well huge. If you're making one batch of cookies I almost suggest you use the mixmaster to spin your dough. Also-DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE DISHWASHER!!!! You must wash it by hand. It's just plastic. I guarentee you, it will warp. I make a lot of sourdough. BUT I miss the kitchenaid dough hook, I just wish the old unit didnt die on me. Was it worth the price? yeah if you're a professional baker and make double/triple batches of everything.

This mixer has a lot of power and offers a wide variety of utensil options, which allows for great versatility while cooking or baking. It's impressive how it can easily handle different types of mixtures, from thick doughs to light creams. One of my favorite features is the lid that goes over the top while mixing. This thoughtful design element ensures that you don’t lose any ingredients and helps prevent a messy countertop, which can often happen with traditional mixers. I also appreciate how easy it is to switch out the attachments depending on the task at hand. Whether I’m whipping up a batch of cookies or preparing a fluffy cake batter, this mixer makes the process effortless and enjoyable. Overall, it has truly enhanced my cooking experience, making it more efficient and certainly less chaotic!

This mixer has sped up my baking by 100%! I can quadruple my sourdough recipe and the Bosch will mix it! It’s so efficient, easy to use and cleans up quickly.

I ordered this to compare to my vintage Bosch (the original version of this mixer) from the 70s. This is pretty similar to that old Bosch with the following improvements:-suction cup feet so the mixer doesn't walk around (or off) the counter while kneading dough-a bowl with a lip to surround the lid ring (this prevents the lid from popping off on large batches)-the bowl edge is turned down like a little umbrella which gives improved gripping for transportThe motor of both the old and new is of similar power. I find it to bog down more than I prefer with large batches (above 7 lbs) of dough. I've made up to 5200g (11.2 lbs) of dough in this mixer and it will do it but it's a strain on the motor.One other drawback (or advantage depending on how you prefer to proof your dough) is that this mixer really heats up the dough. It'll go from 65 or 70F up to 110F in 7 minutes of kneading. I personally prefer to keep the dough at room temp. A work around is to add ice to the water to knock the temp down before hand. So, although I don't like the heating, it's something that can be dealt with.I will be returning the mixer and instead ordering a stainless bowl for my old Bosch mixer. I believe it may help with this heating issue. Additionally, it does away with the center column for a little more space for dough (about 200 additional grams). I ordered this mainly to compare and see if it was worth upgrading. I think the refinements are probably worth the price difference. But I instead am going to put that cost difference toward a stainless bowl and the drive/dough hook to match ($350 new just for this bowl and accessories!).I'd used a 1981 Kitchenaid by Hobart for years and although an excellent mixer, the Bosch is also good product with a proven long lifespan. The Bosch can make 2x the amount of dough and the lid system is a lot cleaner than the open bown of the Kitchenaid.I highly recommend ANY Bosch Universal Mixer!

I have been using my Bosch for making bread dough. It works great and prefer it to the kitchenaid I used previously. It’s much easier to add ingredients to the bowl while mixing. Quality seems to be outstanding.

Best large mixer I have ever used! This mixer stays in place far better than the Kitchen Aid I was given, and it is lightweight compared to a Kitchen Aid. The bowl locks in place with a simple twist and stays! I use this all the time to make butter and let me tell you the double lid feature great for adding items quickly. When you make butter, the milk fat can be very messy if you're not paying attention. The lid system on this mixer keeps all the ingredients in the bowl! I would grab this in a house fire! Also, this vendor had the best deal at the time of my purchase, far more added extras and I love them all! All I use my Kitchen Aid for now is the external attachments.