( 5 reviews )
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: 04-19-2008
After much research, I purchased the Viking 7-qt. mixer 2 1/2 years ago. It was well made - all metal parts; customer service from the company was excellent - they actually answered questions before I purchased; and it was powerful enough to handle heavy doughs. I intended to use it for making artisan breads at home - bakery loaves, at the time, were running over $4.50. I decided I could make the bread more economically at home. After purchasing the mixer and numerous books, and after 2 1/2 years, I finally have amortized the cost of a loaf of homebaked bread to single digits. That being said, I am thrilled with the performance and durability of my Viking mixer. It performs in a workmanlike manner, handling even bagel dough made with high gluten flour with ease. It does not bog down or struggle to mix even the heaviest doughs. My only warning to those considering purchasing this mixer is that it is noisy. Since I have nothing to compare it with, this may be a standard for the 1000 watt mixer. If you are serious about home-baking, don't let this criticism scare you away from the best mixer made.
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Posted: 04-16-2008
A motor this size is going to mix anything! Everything I have mixed in the Viking so far has been blended to perfection. After working at one of the best reviewed bakeries as a pastry chef, I knew I would need one of these for my home. The motor is more noticeable at home than in the bakery, but I don't mix all day long and it doesn't wake my daughter. I would recommend this mixer to anyone who takes pride in what comes out of their kitchen, whether for commercial purposes or serving friends and family.
