4 Stand Mixer Attachments That Are Essential In Your Kitchen

 If you have bought or are planning to buy a stand mixer, it is important to understand how stand mixer attachments work. The right mixer attachments give your stand mixer the power and reliability to transform your kitchen experience. There is a wide range of stand mixer attachments available in the market that can make even the toughest of kitchen tasks simple. You can find popular brands such as Kitchenaid mixer attachments for slicing, grinding, juicing, shredding, and pasta making. Continuing on the subject, in this blog, we share four stand mixer attachments that are essential in your kitchen. Read on. 

 

1. All-Metal Grain Mill

If you are looking to get control of the fiber in your bread baking, the all-metal grind mill is there to help. It is very useful for grinding most of the grains, including wheat, rice, corn, and oats. This grinding mill makes it easy to choose how coarse you want your grains to be, from cracked style to extra fine grain. It is important to consider the power of your stand mixer motor, as this attachment is mainly ideal for strong motors. 

2. Vegetable Sheet Cutter

If you are living a low-carb and gluten-free lifestyle, vegetable sheet cutter attachment can be perfect for your kitchen. It can turn any vegetable or fruit into thin wide sheets depending on the size you want. It comes with 2-speed settings, a food holder and 2 blades— the thin and thick blade. You can turn a wide range of vegetables and fruits such as zucchini, cucumbers, apples, yuca, sweet potatoes, and potatoes into sheets effortlessly.

3. Citrus Juicer

If you enjoy fresh-squeezed citrus juice for breakfast or summertime refreshments and want to prepare them effortlessly, the citrus juicer attachment can be a useful attachment to your stand mixer. It attaches to the power hub at the front of the stand mixer. It comes with a straining attachment to get rid of pulp and seeds that can make your juice chunky. You can use it to squeeze oranges, lime, lemon, and grapefruit, among other fruits.   

4. Slicer and Shredder

If you enjoy adding freshly shredded or sliced ingredients to your salad or side dish, the slicer and shredder attachment can be an attachment you would love. You simply attach the attachment to the power hub of your stand mixer and it quickly powers through the ingredients of your choice to slice and shred them. It can handle everything from slicing cucumbers to shredding vegetables and cheese. 

Lastly

The above-listed are some of the many stand mixer attachments that are important in saving your time with your basic kitchen tasks and making your stand mixer perform more tasks. Search for a reputable supplier that offers a wide selection of stand mixer attachments that can help you to cut your food preparation time.

How to Make Fresh Mushroom and Cream Pasta With a Stand Mixer

Making your favourite pasta dish from scratch might seem a little difficult, however, when prepared using the right stand mixer attachments, it would not require much effort. While the packed pastas or the pasta from your nearby restaurant might taste just fine, nothing can beat the freshness of home cooked pasta. What’s more, home cooked pasta is free from preservatives and you can also add and avoid certain ingredients as per your preference. Adding to your list of delicious pasta recipes, in this blog post, we present a simple recipe of the Mushroom and Cream pasta. Read on.

Ingredients

• Semolina flour - 1 ½ cups
• All purpose flour  - 1 ½ cups
• Whole eggs - 4
• Olive oil - 2 tbsp
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Cremini mushrooms - 1 pound
• Heavy cream - ½ cup
• Water - 2 tbsp
• Butter - 2 tbsp
• Shallot - 1
• Chopped parsley - ¼ cup
• Pepper
• Salt

Preparation

• Add the semolina and the all purpose flour in the bowl of your stand mixer and make a well in the center.
• In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs and pour the beaten eggs into the well. Attach the beater to the stand mixer, fix the speed at two and start beating the ingredients until the dough comes together.
• Now attach a dough hook and knead the dough until it becomes slightly elastic. Once done wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.
• Later, cut the dough into 4 equal pieces.
• Now, fit the pasta roller attachment to your stand mixer. Take one of the four pieces of dough and roll it through the pasta roller on the first setting, at least four times, folding it after each pass through.
• Now turn it to the second setting and roll the pasta twice through the attachment. Next,, put it on the third setting and pass it twice through the pasta maker attachment.
• Repeat the same steps with the remaining pieces of dough.
• Once done rolling out the sheets, fix the pasta cutter attachment to your stand mixer and pass the sheets through the attachment and cut into fettucini. To prevent the pasta from sticking, toss it with all purpose flour.
• Boil water in a pot and cook the pasta in it for at least 2-3 minutes until done.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet at a medium flame. Add the mushrooms, and cook them until they turn brown. Next, add shallots and garlic, continue cooking until they soften, and add butter.
• Now using a whisker, whisk some heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Add this mixture to your mushrooms. Cook until it thickens slightly. Add salt and pepper as per taste. 
• Finally add the noodles, stir well and your freshly made mushroom and cream pasta is ready to be served.

The Final Word

Invest in useful stand mixer attachments such as a pasta cutter set, citrus juicer, or a food processor to make everyday cooking simpler. Prefer buying high-quality kitchen products and appliances as they last longer and offer a better experience overall. Browse the internet to find reputable brands offering top-notch products. Go through customer reviews, product details, and warranty information for making an informed buying decision.