Preparation
Whether you already own a stand mixer or not, adding a small, lightweight, and often inexpensive hand mixer to your kitchen arsenal is a smart decision that will make everyday culinary tasks feel easier. If you’re in the former category, then you already know the unique struggle related to lugging your stand mixer from cabinet to counter just to whip a cup of cream; if you’re in the latter camp, and you can’t even entertain the idea of owning a stand mixer because of limited space or budget, then a hand mixer will open up entire categories of baked goods that you can make and master.
Our roster of six mixers can whirl their way through a stiff oatmeal cookie dough, whip a meringue into piping shape, and even take bread dough to task. Whatever your budget or intended use is for this appliance, there’s one here that will fit the bill.
Best All-Around: Kitchenaid Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand MixerBest for Cakes and Cookies: Oster HeatSoft Hand MixerBest for Bread: Dualit Professional Hand MixerBest Compact: Dash Smart Store Hand MixerBest Budget Buy: Bear Hand MixerBest Cordless: Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless Hand Mixer
