Bosch MUM 4505UC 450-Watt Stand Mixer/Kitchen Machine

The Bosch brand's reputation for excellence dates back to 1886, when Robert Bosch founded Robert Bosch GmbH as a precision-tool and engineering workshop in Stuttgart, Germany. Today, Bosch makes a wide variety of tools, kitchen appliances, and more. The company's MUM 4405 450-watt stand mixer/food machine helps out so much while cooking, it almost seems as if you have an extra arm in the kitchen. A small revolution in stand mixing, the motor is placed under the mixing bowl, and, though very quiet, it's one of the most powerful you'll find among mixers of the same size. The mixer's ergonomic multifunction arm is equipped with a special gearing system combined with three drive positions, providing maximum versatility and making sure every drop gets mixed in the batter. The 10-1/2-by-11-by-13-inch machine has four speeds, plus a locking park position, that install just the right amount of control as you go from fluffing egg whites to making bread. The 4-quart bowl is made of sturdy plastic, kneads up to 6 pounds of dough, and comes with an antisplash cover. The stand mixer's surfaces are easy to clean, convenient cord storage and suction feet add stability, and its compact size takes up a lot less counter space than other mixers. Beating and stirring whisks, a dough hook, and a cover for the blender drive are included (other attachments are available separately), and all accessories are dishwasher-safe. A.J. Rathbun