You can't beat a loaf of freshly baked bread, gooey cinnamon rolls, or a batch of homemade cookies warm out of the oven. But it's tough to mix the dough with just a wooden spoon or even a hand mixer.

An avid home baker tested KitchenAid stand mixers for power and durability. Top picks mix delicate egg whites, gooey cookie dough, and bread doughs.

Whether you're making a batch of cookies, whipping up meringue, or mixing frosting to top a cake, a hand mixer can make the process much simpler. The best stand mixers are powerful and can last for ...

Stand mixer accessories improve the quality, performance, and longevity of your stand mixer. Here are 11 tools I recommend ...