The Great British Bake Off is back, and if you want to bring a bit of the iconic tent’s pastel aesthetic to your own kitchen, we’ve found the perfect affordable stand mixer to do it
With the first episode of the new season of The Great British Bake Off firmly under our belts I can’t be the only one feeling inspired to get stuck into a little bit of baking at home. Even if you don’t possess the skills that this year’s lot of bakers have, the show can definitely inspire us all to have a go, and if you’re contemplating getting stuck into some baking (or levelling up your existing skills) the right equipment can go a long way.
Although the famed Bake Off tent is known for its top of the line KitchenAid stand mixers in assorted pastel colours, we have found a way to get a similar look in our own kitchens for a fraction of the price thanks to the Lakeland Stand Mixer. Coming in a gorgeous pastel pink colour that would be right at home in infamous tent, the stand mixer is considerably more affordable – especially now it’s on sale.
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Lakeland’s own version of the mixer is currently reduced to £199, down from £249.99, saving you £50. It has a great selection of functions, not to mention plenty of accessories that’ll take your baking skills to the next level – not to mention save you some serious arm fatigue when it comes to mixing.
Similar to the top-level KitchenAid mixers used on Bake Off, it has 10 different speed settings as well as a planetary mixing action which ensures it reaches all the edges of your bowl so no ingredients are left unmixed. It also has a generous 6.5 litre mixing bowl that comes with it, which is large enough to knead up to 1.5kg of dough at once making it great for both batch bakers and independent servings.
The Lakeland Stand Mixer also comes with a bowl cover to stop any ingredients from flying out, as well as three different attachments that’ll cover just about anything you want to stir. You’ll get a teflon-coated dough hook that’s great for everything from bread and pizza dough to pasta and cookies, as well as a stainless steel whis thats great for whipping up egg whites, cream and batters.
The beater attachment also has multiple uses, with its flexible design and teflon coating meaning you can do anything from mashed potatoes or avocado to pastry. It also has an LED touchscreen display, as well as a hinged tilting head that make it easy to use.
If you do want to splurge on the real deal, now is the time to do it, as you can currently save £120 on the pale pink KitchenAid Stand Mixer used on the show. Originally priced at £599.99, you can now save 20% on the KitchenAid mixer, with it currently on sale on Amazon for £479.99.
