Hi!  I'm a relative newbie in the breadmaking arena and am ready to purchase a new stand mixer as I have managed to destroy two other mixers that I was led to believe were top of the line models.  I was considering a Viking 7-quart stand mixer (1000 watt motor with metal gear transmission).  I would appreciate any positive or negative feedback on this choice option.  Thanks in advance as I look forward to hearing from more experienced bakers!

smiles,

sherri

I've ordered a new mixer.

 I've reached the limit of what I can reasonably expect from my Kitchen Aid Accolade 400. It has served me well, and I've certainly learned a lot using it to mix and knead breads. But I want to mix larger batches of dough. I want to try formulas that demand longer kneading times, higher kneading speeds or both. And I don't need to prove that the Kitchen Aid isn't up to a job by destroying it.

I am looking to buy a stand mixer.  I make bread about three times a week, usually only one loaf at a time.  On rare occasions I do need to make two.