Küchenmaschinen Test 1/4 - 5 Geräte im Praxistest (WMF, Kenwood, KitchenAid & 2x Bosch)

Summary

In this in-depth kitchen machine test, teigwelt.de evaluates five models: WMF Profi Plus, Kenwood Chef Elite, KitchenAid Artisan, Bosch OptiMUM, and Bosch MUM5. The review focuses on their performance in kneading, cake dough preparation, whipping egg whites, and whipping cream. Key takeaways: the KitchenAid Artisan excels in cake baking and whipping, while the Kenwood Chef Elite is perfect for heavy doughs. The Bosch models perform well in stability and kneading, especially for smaller batches. The review offers insights to help users choose the best machine based on their needs, from baking to heavy-duty dough tasks.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video reviews five different kitchen machines: WMF Profi Plus, Kenwood Chef Elite, KitchenAid Artisan, Bosch OptiMUM, and Bosch MUM5.
• 😀 The focus of the test was on the stirring and kneading performance of the machines, rather than their accessories.
• 😀 The WMF, Kenwood, and KitchenAid models were easy to use, with intuitive attachment mechanisms for kneading dough.
• 😀 The Bosch MUM5 and Bosch OptiMUM machines had a less smooth attachment mechanism, requiring a diagonal insertion of hooks.
• 😀 All machines successfully kneaded small amounts of dough (200g flour and 150ml water), with no major performance issues.
• 😀 The Bosch MUM5 performed the weakest during the kneading test, with dough getting pushed to the sides of the bowl.
• 😀 When tested with 1.2 kg of flour, Bosch MUM5 struggled the most, while the Bosch OptiMUM and WMF Profi Plus showed excellent results with minimal flour spillage.
• 😀 The Bosch machines (OptiMUM and MUM5) were the most stable during testing, thanks to suction cups on their bases.
• 😀 The KitchenAid machine, despite lacking splash protection, performed well in terms of minimal splashing compared to other models.
• 😀 The KitchenAid model excelled at making beaten egg whites and whipping cream, outperforming other machines in speed and texture.
• 😀 The Kenwood Chef Elite is most suitable for firm doughs like bread and pizza, while the KitchenAid is ideal for lighter doughs, cakes, and whipping tasks.

Q & A

Which kitchen machines were tested in this review?

The five kitchen machines tested were the WMF Profi Plus, Kenwood Chef Elite, Kitchenaid Artisan, Bosch OptiMUM, and Bosch MUM5.

What was the main focus of the test in this review?

The main focus of the test was the stirring performance of the machines, specifically their ability to knead dough, process cake batter, beat egg whites, and whip cream.

Which machine was the easiest to use when inserting the kneading hook?

The WMF Profi Plus, Kenwood Chef Elite, and Kitchenaid Artisan were the easiest to use, with smooth, intuitive mechanisms for inserting the kneading hook.

How did the Bosch MUM5 and Bosch OptiMUM differ in inserting the kneading hook?

The Bosch MUM5 and Bosch OptiMUM required inserting the hooks diagonally, making them slightly more complicated to use compared to the other machines.

How did the machines perform when kneading a small batch of dough?

All the machines handled the small batch of dough well, but the Bosch MUM5 showed some difficulties, especially with dough slipping out of the bowl due to its design.

Which machine was the most stable when handling larger dough amounts?

The Bosch OptiMUM and Bosch MUM5 were the most stable when handling larger dough amounts, thanks to their suction cups and solid base designs.

What issues did the WMF Profi Plus face during the test?

The WMF Profi Plus had stability issues, constantly moving around the counter due to the lack of suction cups or a similar mechanism to keep it in place.

Which machines had the best splash protection during the test?

The Bosch OptiMUM and Bosch MUM5 had the best splash protection, with well-fitting splash shields, while the Kenwood and WMF machines were less effective at containing splashes.

How did the machines perform when beating egg whites?

The Kitchenaid Artisan produced the best beaten egg whites, followed by the Bosch MUM5. The Kenwood and WMF machines struggled with producing a good structure in the egg whites.

Which machine was the fastest at whipping cream?

The Kitchenaid Artisan was the fastest at whipping cream and produced the firmest result, followed by the Bosch MUM5, which was slightly slower and less firm.

Which machine is recommended for firm doughs like bread or pizza?

The Kenwood Chef Elite is recommended for firm doughs like bread, pizza, or pasta due to its strong kneading performance.

Which machine is best suited for tasks like making cake dough and whipping egg whites or cream?

The Kitchenaid Artisan is best suited for tasks like making cake dough, whipping egg whites, and cream due to its planetary stirring system and powerful performance.