A red stand mixer with dry ingredients inside the mixing bowl.
Why You Need A Second Bowl For Your KitchenAid

NEWS

By ANN MEYER
Close-up of a blue KitchenAid mixer.
While the KitchenAid mixer is highly convenient, relying on just one mixing bowl can feel restrictive, whereas purchasing additional bowls can enhance its utility and versatility.
Red stand mixer whipping cream near eggs and bowls of ingredients.
Having a second mixing bowl can expedite prep time, particularly because numerous recipes require wet ingredients to be mixed separately from dry ingredients before combining.
A person placing stainless steel bowl on stand mixer.
Investing in an additional bowl also makes cleaning more convenient. If you’re limited to one bowl, you’ll have to wash it multiple times as you transfer ingredients to and from.
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For example, if you plan to mix dough with your stand mixer, you’ll need to transfer it to proof in a separate bowl and wash the first one before you can use your KitchenAid again.
Person mixing dough in a light green ceramic mixing bowl.
When selecting a second mixing bowl, consider opting for a different material — such as stainless steel, ceramic, or tempered glass — so you can tackle a variety of tasks at once.