need a new mixer Electrolux DLX or Bosch Universal +

18 years ago

I have looked at both of these and still am unsure what will best fit our families needs.

I am moving up from a Kitchen Aid 600 Pro (which my SIL will be getting).

Dh and I make 2-6 loaves of bread a week. Always at least one loaf of Challah and the rest is artisan or whole grain bread. Sometimes with the artisinal dough, the KA really struggles through the kneading and I often find my challah bread dough is loose enough that the bottom is not getting kneaded very well at all. We also make Pizza, mash potatoes, grind fish and use the Kitchen aid for all our baking kneads (Sorry about the pun - couldn't resist LOL).

I want something super easy to clean, and relatively easy to use. I understand there is a learning curve with the DLX but how hard is it truly to use.

I also want something that can whip a single egg white and handle 5 pounds of oatmeal cookie dough.

A blender that can pulverize ice would be nice but isn't essential.

So I've narrowed it down to the new Bosch Universal Plus or the Electrolux DLX. Suggestions, advice and personal experiences would be really helpful here.

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18 years ago
I love my DLX but I only use it for bread. I've had mine for at least 12 or 13 years. It will handle over 20 cups of flour. I really haven't used it much for cookies or cakes. I use my almost 30 year old KitchenAid for that.

You probably can't go wrong with either of the two you have narrowed it down too.

Ann
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18 years ago
I've had a Bosch universal for 13 years now and I love it. I make bread every week for my family of 9. Usually I make a large batch of 6 loaves and freeze them. My daughters use it to make cookies and it easy holds a double batch. I had a Little Emmy food processor that I got for a wedding present about 22 years ago. It broke last week so I've been using the blender as a food processor until I can get a new one. It chops really great for a blender. We also chop ice in it to make snow cones. The kids love it when I do.
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readinglady
18 years ago
I'm surprised at the problem with the KitchenAid Pro. I haven't had any problems.

But I also have the Bosch Concept 7 and BIL has had the Universal for 30 years. I don't think you can beat them for reliability.

As Ann said, you really can't go wrong with either one; it's a matter of personal preference. Both Bosch and Electrolux are excellent products and both companies have excellent service networks. It might be worth your time to contact the companies and see if you can participate in demonstrations. That way you can determine what best serves your needs.

Carol

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