Bensmom Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Can you tell me which mixer you use and what you like/dislike about it? I am thinking the universal is more machine than I need? We are a family of three and I expect it to be used often, but for making small batches of bread (and cookies). Also, can anyone comment on the bosch blender attachment? Would the attachment be a good investment or am I better off with say a kitchenaid mixer and vitamix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoEdgedSword Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 We have the Bosch Universal. It's an awesome workhorse. We use it for making multiple loaves of bread or cookies at a time. (Family of 9) It can hold a ton of flour. I wouldn't think you would need it for smaller batches of stuff. For that we use a blendtec or a stick mixer or just plain old fashioned elbow grease. I think unless you are baking for crowds, it might be more than you need. I'd recommend a Blendtec over a Vitamix. No need to stir in the middle of a cycle and easier to figure out which cycle/time to use. Also it comes with a cookbook that we use all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have both a Bosch Universal, a Kitchen aid Artisan, and a vitamix. I have been in the Bosch vs. Kitchen aid dilemma for a while. I went back and forth, Actually bought and sold the Bosch 3 times. I finally realized that the Bosch is just superior, if you're going to make bread at all the Bosch is so much better at it. I even had a Kitchen aid Pro model and the bread dough just never was a good as the bread dough the Bosch makes up. With the Bosch I can literally just dump the stuff in turn it on and walk away for 6 minutes and come back to perfectly kneaded dough. The Bosch blender attachment is decent, and I would rather have a Bosch with it than just the KA and a Vitamix. I did that and it as ok, but I'd give up a little in the blender area to get a better mixer. I'm not sure what is meant by "you don't need to stir in the middle of a cycle" in the post above. I don't have to stir anything in my Vitamix. I turn it on low, ramp up the dial to 10 flip it to high and boom perfectly pureed whatever I'm making. ETA: we're a family of 5. I make and freeze bread/pizza crust dough 1-2 time a week, on top of the usual cookies, muffins, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Can you tell me which mixer you use and what you like/dislike about it? I am thinking the universal is more machine than I need? We are a family of three and I expect it to be used often, but for making small batches of bread (and cookies). Also, can anyone comment on the bosch blender attachment? Would the attachment be a good investment or am I better off with say a kitchenaid mixer and vitamix? Love my Bosch Universal (only four people in my family). It's over 25 years old and still going strong. I make four loaves of 100% whole wheat bread and the Bosch doesn't flinch. I have also made just two loaves and it worked fine. :-) And I make cookies and cakes and other stuff, too. The only thing I don't do is whip cream--I use my hand mixer for that. :-) I have the blender attachment; it does everything I need it to do. I also have the food processor attachment, and have been happy with that, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 bosch universal. you can make 6 loaves of bread at a time and freeze some if you need to. I used to use this recipe minus the vital gluten and dough enhancer before gluten allergy dx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 http://articles.urbanhomemaker.com/index.php?article=747 http://www.urbanhomemaker.com/productcart/pc/Urban-Homemaker-Famous-Whole-Wheat-Bread-Recipe-d54.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have both a Bosch Universal, a Kitchen aid Artisan, and a vitamix. I have been in the Bosch vs. Kitchen aid dilemma for a while. I went back and forth, Actually bought and sold the Bosch 3 times. I finally realized that the Bosch is just superior, if you're going to make bread at all the Bosch is so much better at it. I even had a Kitchen aid Pro model and the bread dough just never was a good as the bread dough the Bosch makes up. With the Bosch I can literally just dump the stuff in turn it on and walk away for 6 minutes and come back to perfectly kneaded dough. The Bosch blender attachment is decent, and I would rather have a Bosch with it than just the KA and a Vitamix. I did that and it as ok, but I'd give up a little in the blender area to get a better mixer. I'm not sure what is meant by "you don't need to stir in the middle of a cycle" in the post above. I don't have to stir anything in my Vitamix. I turn it on low, ramp up the dial to 10 flip it to high and boom perfectly pureed whatever I'm making. ETA: we're a family of 5. I make and freeze bread/pizza crust dough 1-2 time a week, on top of the usual cookies, muffins, etc. :iagree: I gave our kitchen aid away after getting our bosch. I do have a vitamin though and prefer it over the bosch blender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Awww, thank you for these reviews! I'm in the market for a mixer, and didn't even know about the Bosch. Just hope they have them here in Australia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Waa!!! It's not possible to purchase one here! So annoyed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have both a Kitchen Aid and a Bosch universal (old style). The KA lives on my counter. But the Bosch comes out for bread. The only blender I have is the one on the bosch, so again, it comes out then. For everything but bread, the KA works great. It takes up less room on the counter. I got the bosch b/c when I make bread, I make 3-5 loaves at once. The capacity of that bowl is wonderful! The KA will only hold enough for 2 loaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Is it bad that I'm waiting for my KitchenAid to die to get a Bosch now? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I suggest not getting the blender attachment for the Bosch. Sometimes I (or my kids) wouldn't put the base of the blender on correctly and it would seep liquid into the base which is just above the motor. Otherwise, I love my Bosch. I make 5 loaves of bread at a time. I found out also that if you put the cookie attachment on, you can shred cooked chicken in 30 seconds. Saying that though, for a smaller family, it's a big capacity machine that you may find to be too much. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have the KA artisan and I'm coveting the vitamix. I've had the KA for 6 or 7 years now. I have a family of four. I only make about half of our breads and desserts. I use the mixer a couple times a week for bread, pizza dough, meatloaf, whipped cream, shredding meats, cookies, merengue, pies, even for a cake mix. We're not big eaters, and my freezer is small, so I usually only make one batch of anything . . . sometimes two. This mixer meets my needs. If I kill it I might get something more powerful, but I find th size just prefect for us and would hate to go larger. I love the tilting head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernal Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is it bad that I'm waiting for my KitchenAid to die to get a Bosch now? :)L I'm waiting for my KA (15 years old) to die too. I have a vitamix and won't be giving it up if/when I get a Bosch. I love, like pink puffy heart, love that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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