Best machine in my kitchen. It is a work horse for bread dough. It actually kneads the bread versus the Kitchenaud just spins the dough.

@bernicebrowne4501

3 жыл бұрын

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@samch656

2 жыл бұрын

Hi May I know how much you paid for it

@TinyGalore

Жыл бұрын

Agree - Mine is 4 yrs old, and still working :)

Thank You for doing this review and all the others! Makes it so much easier for me to decide what is better for me. THANKS again!

I used to have the Bosch Mum 5 stand mixer, it uses the same mixing action. I loved it! Super powerful and durable.

I mixed 3 cake mixes in it for Christmas and the batter was about 1/2 inch from the top of the bowl and not a drip spilled over. It took it longer to mix but it mixed it up really well.

I purchased my Compact in early December for smaller jobs, I also have a 17 yr old Ank. Very happy with this mixer, I have done everything Amy has done and more in her demos. Bosch introduced this model in the early 80's, still going strong. I was able to get mine on sale for $159. Worth every penny.......

@devlevine2782

5 жыл бұрын

Sue Bell Bought the mini the other day. How does it do when mixing oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?

I bought one just before Christmas and I love it. It is small but mighty. I completely agree with your review.

@naoramar3545

5 жыл бұрын

hi, can u tell me more about your mixer?

@geminil2415

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find it too noisy; would you recommend it?

@WannodsPlace

2 жыл бұрын

@@geminil2415 i can tell you as Amy and Eric both said 8n 5his review, it's much quieter than most stand mixers. I'm conscious of having neighbors, i normally don't run any of my sm kitchen appliances really late into the evening in fear a neighbor might be disturbed,BUT i don't worry what time i will run this. I think the only way someone outside my apt would hear it is if they have an ear to my door or wall lol. Although i only ran mine once, i did get a feel for its loudness, i didn't think to use my decibel reader.

Love that I can replace my blender, food processor and current mixer with one machine. The additional accessories are reasonably priced as well. Went ahead and ordered one today. Looking forward to new adventures with another kitchen toy.

Loved the tutorial and easy instructions on "how to use" this great machine!

This is the most amazing mixer I have ever used. I was in Europe when I first purchased one. And I was blown away. It does everything that a huge mixer can do, and more. Very efficient and fun to use. I would literally wake up and think, oh boy what can I possibly make today with my mixer. That doesn't happen very often, you know. :) One thing, when your making whipped cream, be mindful and watch, it will quickly go from cream to butter in seconds. But hey, then you have butter for the bread your going to mix up and bake. ;) Once again, so happy with it. Hated to leave it behind when I came back to the States. But happy to see it is available here now.

@kwarne8974

6 ай бұрын

This Bosch compact mixer is the perfect mixer for me in my small kitchen but I can't find one to buy!! DISCONTINUED??!!

@ajc5869

4 ай бұрын

@@kwarne8974I think it is, lots of used ones on ebay though

Yaassss I have literally been screaming since I saw the notification for this video!!!

Hi Amy, I received the Kitchenaid Mini mixer for Christmas and I have to say I love it! No more getting out my regular size Kitchenaid, or larger lift Kitchenaid mixer, this one makes the perfect size loaf of bread for my husband and I. I didn't know if it could handle bread dough but it made a beautiful, supple dough. I tried all the test you put most mixers through, although it did move around a bit with the bread dough and cookie dough it did accomplish the tasks. It's small enough to leave out on the counter all the time, and since I make fresh bread every Monday this little gem will be getting a lot of use.

Thank you so much for the review Amy❤

I was amazed at how clean the bowl was as the bread dough was kneading. You didn't have to wash the bowl !! LOL I have very limited counter space in my kitchen and I am not a baker. I think this would be a good addition to my kitchen for small recipes such as cookies, etc. Thanks for reviewing. Was so hoping you would give it a favorable review so I may consider this in the future. Up until now I never thought I'd ever own a stand mixer because of their size.

I'm cancelling my KA artisan that is on order for this compact. Unique design and well thought out. I laughed at this mixer the few times it came up in my researching but after watching your informative test reviews and reading other's experiences with KA and bosch I've done a complete 180. This will stow away quite nicely and I'm more likely to use it, especially with the slicer/shredder attachment. It's performance on bread doughs looks perfect for my needs- though the KA seems to have the upper hand on whipping/creaming. Thanks, your reviews and tests are very telling. I knew this one would be good cause the video length is short...

Thank you for this review, it will be very helpful. I used to have an older, heavy-duty Bosch many years ago and really like it. When I saw the compact model, I thought I'd treat myself and I've just unpacked it. Initially, what attracted me to this model was the really reasonable price for a Bosch. The company I was already sold on. Can't wait to get mixing some bread dough!

I like to watch this video as I have owned the compact for about 4 years now. I do mix bread dough for 1 loaf of bread in it often and it does a great job. It is nice and light enough to store and get out. The mixer has done all that I have ask it to. Thanks for the video.

Mine is coming Monday! I'm in a townhouse with a small kitchen and wanted a mixer. After watching it preform so well it convinced me to order one. Now we just need that peanut butter cookie recipe!

I got mine a few years ago and as I live alone, just making 2 one pound loaves at a time. Doing the job alright... Sturdy and mighty little machine. Love it.

@ukspankedyank

4 жыл бұрын

I live solo too. This might just be the ticket but I'd get one used off eBay.

@fefozu

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm interested in this machine. But it looks a little wobbly when mixing the bread dough. I'll mostly be making sourdough bread. Do you think it can handle this? Thanks in advance!

@16Alain

3 жыл бұрын

@@fefozu Never made sour dough so I can't tell you

@fefozu

3 жыл бұрын

@@16Alain Thanks for taking the time to answer..

@16Alain

3 жыл бұрын

@@fefozu Everyone is entitled to receive an answer. Yes it wobbles a bit bit it not dramatic.With my recipe it kneads 8 to 10 minute max...

This machine has been around since the 80's. I bought my first one back then under the Siemens name. Amazing mixer and perfect for smaller amounts than my Universal.

Great and honest review, as usual. I've been waiting for this review for weeks! I hope somebody is able to gift or sponsor Amy a step up/step down voltage converter :D

Seems to be a very impressive little machine. I was very interested to see this review since I've never really seen this mixer being used, and honestly wasn't expecting much from it, though I figured it would be fine for cake batter, the cream, etc. It really did well and in the case of the bread dough far better than I ever would have imagined. I think it would likely fit the bill very well for someone without a lot of space that wants something nice to use and not so heavy and bulky. Far better than the Sears one to be sure!

After watching this video, I brought one (for about $70 in europe) a month ago, and I must say, it's very nice for the price. Yes, there are plastic all over the machine, and it feels a little cheap too, but the way it work is very nice. For a standard family, the size are fine. All my doughs so far, has turned out perfectly, even the heavier ones too. And because it's very compact, it goes into the kitchen cupboard after use. 🍕🍞🥨🥞

@diesellove

4 жыл бұрын

Am waiting to get one myself i also live in Europe Germany..

awesome video at least the machine ist not moving when making the dough i cant wait to buy one... i like the one one behind you but its expensive...am amazed with the mixer...

Absolutely loved this this video. So very well done on every level! GRATITUDE!!!! I am going to get one. I am in a condo and have a tiny kitchen so I am so pleased I can now have a mixer!!! Oh,,,yes vanilla is really expensive...going to try to make my own.

@AmyLearnsToCook

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Doreen and for the nice comment. This little mixer is great for small spaces. It is pretty shocking how expensive vanilla has gotten. One of the big bottles can cost over $100!

@MrMrpeters74

5 жыл бұрын

Vanilla is so expensive due to a crop shortage from Madagascar. It's currently reading for more than silver.

i cant wait to see your review on the nutrimill artiste mixer! hope you do it soon!

Very cool mixer! Would use as a secondary mixer as it seems pretty cool and powerful and takes less space. Thanks, Amy for your nice review!

@AmyLearnsToCook

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was amazed at how it performed for such a small mixer. Most of the mixers that I have seen that are this compact are pretty much just a hand mixer on a stand. This this was great for a compact machine.

I want one!! Best review ever! Thanks

Mine is 8years old and mixing dough every other day. It is a work horse and still going strong.

Thanks for all your great videos! I decided to get this machine (I'm in UK) and I got the "Serie 2" version, same thing slightly different look with a s.steel bowl. Unbelievable value, it works great!

I own the Universal Bosch and make a lot bread in it. Plus the dough needs only one rise in the bread pans prior to baking. Also, own a 6 quart Epicurean by KitchenAid that I have to hold onto. It bounces and moves on the counter when kneading dough. Plus doesn't have the power to handle more than one loaf dough. Much prefer the Bosch mixers over KitchenAid. Happy to know Bosch has this smaller version. Thank you, Amy for your continued reviews and great recipes!

Love it! Have had one for several years. I have limited amount of counter space, and only bringing it out when I need it, not taking space when not being used. You cannot go wrong with this one.

@EricLearnstoCook

4 жыл бұрын

This is an underrated steal of a mixer. It flies under the radar and is fully capable. It's cheap enough and works great. Another mixer that is quite interesting is the Nutrimill Artiste because it is the much cheaper sister mixer to the Bosch Universal.

@NM-gv5nl

4 жыл бұрын

Bosch and Nutrimill are owned by the same parent companies?

@vickimoore7646

4 жыл бұрын

Compact, Artiste, Universal...a price range for everyone. What smart marketing.

That was so fun to watch, Amy. I had never heard of a Bosch mixer until i watched Mama O on KZread. She usually does some kind of a recipe once a week and her Bosch is 30 something years old and still going strong. She absolutely loves it! This little new one that you just demode sounds great to me as well. How much does it sell for?

My 1980 West Bend version of this mixer just gave up. A motor bearing froze after 40 years. It came with a slicer / shredder, glass blender jar, and an all metal meat grinder. Known then as the West Bend Food Preparation System and was made in West Germany.

Awesome review

Damn, what a smooth dough. A+

I found the motion of this mixer very interesting. The design pushes the ingredients down into themselves where most mixer push them to the outside of the bowl. This design logically makes more sense as it would blend everything together quicker and more uniformly.

@HotVoodooWitch

3 жыл бұрын

It rotates AND revolves. It's very cool.

@enriqueruben4891

2 жыл бұрын

i know Im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me

@dominicfinley8732

2 жыл бұрын

@Enrique Ruben Instablaster =)

@enriqueruben4891

2 жыл бұрын

@Dominic Finley thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@enriqueruben4891

2 жыл бұрын

@Dominic Finley it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account!

I love your videos! One thing I would love to see is how these mixers work with pound cake or regular cake batters.

@lucapivari6939

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's doing very well! I have one and it's basically perfect! (Sorry for my English but I am Italian)

O my gosh Amy, Thankyou you reviewing this Compact mixer. I’ve had it for two years and love it. I bought it for our little travel trailer. It fits perfectly. I make chocolate chip cookies and add coconut and walnuts and it has no problem mixing. Also, I make a Hawaiian banana bread, the recipe is on Pintrist and with all those ingredients, it I has no problem. I haven’t tried the bread yet but after seeing you making it, I am going to make a batch. I love love love to watch this thing in action. After two years I am still mesmerized by it and amazed ❤ So this is my little mixer for small batches and I am anxiously waiting the arrival of my Ank Mixer❤ after your review of it. Can’t hardly wait❤😊

@AmyLearnsToCook

9 ай бұрын

Hi Mary Anne! I really like the Bosch Compact. It is great for quick jobs. Unfortunately, they discontinued it here in the US. Hold your Compact tight because you can't get them anymore. Your Hawaiian Banana Bread sounds delicious! I might have to try it out!

The best low-budget-mixer I know. In Germany the price is €60, for Kitchen Aid Artisan I pay €500 and more. And yes, the Bosch gets a lot of plastic, but it does a good Job. Thank you Amy, for doing this reviev.

Great review Amy. You're right about vanilla being super expensive. I buy the Aldi vanilla too. I usually get Nielsen Massey Vanilla but the price is too high for me now. I used to be able to find it at places like Homegoods and Marshalls for like $10 but it's been scarce.

Nice I thought it make a smaller loaf. Good to know! Thank you 😊

Thanks for the great review. It helped me decide to buy one. :-)

What a great video. I’ve been looking for a mini mixer for smaller tasks like just a batch of cookies or banana bread. It’s just too small for the big mixers and not worth using for mall recipes. I’m so excited to pick this one up!!

@charleselbert5610

2 жыл бұрын

Me too I bought a Ooni pizza oven and I just wanna make dough for like 2 pizzas

I bought this model with all it’s optional attachments and a Nutrimill grinder 12 years ago and they’re still going strong gracing me with two loaves of fresh ground organic artisan bread every other day. At first all it’s little squeaks and groans had me thinking it wouldn’t last, but even maxed out it’s never overheated or had any issues. The splash guard only gets used during pollen season as a dust cover 😂 I’m of the opinion that it does better than most machines with small batches and just as well with medium.

I have a Bosch mum 5 . I love it! It takes about 3 1⁄2 cups of flour to make 2 loafs or 4 mini loafs and one large loafs. I have been making bread 2x week since I bought it about 8 months ago.

Thank you so much for your helpful reviews. They are invaluable while considering purchasing a mixer and fun to watch! I love seeing these mixers put to the test in a real life kitchen scenario. I'm impressed by the performance of this smaller mixer :) Have a blessed day.

Love the size perfect for just one two or 3 person. You done it again Amy, i just ordered the bosh compact stand mixer. Cant wait for its arrival, I've been debating for several days, the KitchenAid, Cuisinart stand mixer with the donkey ears like eric said or mirrors to check your makeup hahaha, then i saw this vid and my decision was made. I also bought the breville food processor BFP800 after watching your great honest review

Mine came with a 750w motor and a stainless steel bowl. I use it mainly for making bread. It does not move around. I prefer my Kenwood chefette for making cakes. Both great little mixers for a 2 person household.

"this is a funky mixer" hahaha I enjoyed watching your video very much Amy, thanks for your wonderful review! Stay safe :)

@AmyLearnsToCook

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! It is quite different than other mixers. It is a cute little thing! I love it! Thanks for watching, Judith!

Yay the only detailed very very detailed every bits and bobs of the mixer only made by the best mixer reviewer

Its really cute & unique

Nice review. I thought this mixer would fail, but I was wrong. 😀

Great review! 😊

@AmyLearnsToCook

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shelley!

Interesting. No plastic for me though. Thanks. I like your channel. I'm gonna subscribe.

yay! I'm awaiting delivery of mine. Wanted to purchase the ank, but in the end decided I couldn't justify the cost given I'll likely make 1 loaf a week at most, and also have a small kitchen

just bought one in euc on fb marketplace for $20.00. love it

I have been binge watching a lot of videos about the different mixers. I would love to know out of all the mixers, which one you use the most or love using for bread, cakes , cookies or anything

Got the simmilar MUM5 series which is a bit beefed up comes with a stainless bowl more power and nicer optics but the same functions

@amy, thank you for this review! I have a pro kitchen aid for tough pasta dough. Lately I am getting into bread making. I just make one 1pound of bread loaf per week though.kitchen aid pro does not handle small batches very well( 2cups of all purpose of flour). What is the minimum batch requirement for this Bosch compact mixer for bread dough and cake mixing making? Thank you in advance!

i like this video, thank you very much!

Thank you for the review! Great job!

Hi Amy! Loved your review. Been thinking of buying myself a nice mixer. Love the KitchenAid but they are so heavy! This one from Bosch looks so nice, light and not too big which is perfect for me. I do have a question... Where do I get the paddle for the cookies? I don't see it on the website. I only see the beating and stirring whisks.

I have the german, more powerful edition, but that makes no difference. It's really a great mixer! Mine has 19 years now. I'm using it all the time, with a lot of attachments. But try this: when you're making bread, first put the water/liquid and the yeast in the bowl. After that, fill in ALL the rest of the ingredients (as well as ALL flour at once - 750 g max.). Only now you start kneading, at speed one. NEVER use the dowhook at more than speed two. There will be no need to scratch the bowl ! There are no time-restrictions for kneading a dow on this mixer (Kitchen Aid = 10 minutes!. Perhaps, all in all it takes a little bit longer than some other mixers, but the results are great! Half of the german kitchens use exactly this mixer, since nearly 40 years now. (Excuse my pity english)

@AlainCarAudioManiac

3 жыл бұрын

You may actually have just convinced me to buy this, instead of the beautiful KitchenAid (which is too big for my needs)

@monobgantonina5577

3 жыл бұрын

can you link me where I can buy the german edition? I live in Europe

@pederskram4376

3 жыл бұрын

@@monobgantonina5577 This machine comes in many models. Beware though that some editions cannot use the meat grinder. All machines comes with lots of attachement, depending on your needs and many are included in the box. The attachements are cheap and can be bought on ebay as well as the machine itself with 900 watts. I got mine practically new for less than a 100 hundred euros with a bunch of new unused attachements. Nice looking, easy to store or put aside. Just type Bosch mixer in your browser and many sites will pop up. I dunno ehere you live but Bosch but I'm sure there is an importer or a store near by. Heve a nice day and be safe.

@ardenehanson2840

2 жыл бұрын

Mine lasted 23 yeats. Finally just stopped. I have all the attachments except the blender😭. Now i have the new one. But the old bowels don't fit.

Would a mason jar funnel fit into the splatter guard pouring hole? That would make it really easy to add ingredients if it did

Would love to see a side by side comparison of the Kitchenaid Mini with this mixer.

Very impressive mixer! The price is very reasonable too!

I think this is the competitor to the KitchenAids instead of the Bosch Universal. It handles the lower volumes so well. This little bugger is affordable too.

Hi I'm new & binge-watching you today trying to find a good beginners stand mixer that is affordable. Due to injury, I can't really beat, mix, knead anything by hand so now embarking on the great stand mixer journey. Would you recommend this as my first / only stand mixer? (To be used mainly for keto recipes, lots of stiff peaks, etc.) Thank you so much for the amazing content! I've literally watched DOZENS of your recipes, how-to's and review videos today! lol Thanks hun!

very cool looking mixer, don't think they sell that in Canada though.

@SandyKH

5 жыл бұрын

It's on Amazon Canada for less than 300 Canadian dollars... it's out there, as is the universal. Check online...

Kenwood tried selling a compact mixer like is called the Prospero series, there are a number of youtube videos of them in action using/demonstrating the accessories, but they too have stopped selling them but I have not seen any reviews or comments stating any complaints.

@sashineb.2114

3 жыл бұрын

The Prospero is still available in the UK, and possibly in other European countries. I have never seen it in Canada. We used to have the Kenwood Cooking Chef, but it's not here any more. So maybe they removed the Prospero from the North American market?

Very nice review indeed! I killed mine by kneading bread(high hydration) with the silicon beater at the top speed. I kinda feel sorry for it 😭 Ps. Could you please tell me the flour:water ratio for your dough?

Love your videos! Will the Bosch compact whip 2 or 3 Egg whites to stiff peaks.

@darkerbrother1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can make whip eggs into stiff peaks. Mine is 12 years old and has not missed a beat . I make bread and pies. Meringue comes out wonderfully

Que maravilha 👏👏👏👏 top demais curti muito essa batedeira .

In Germany we lovingly call it "the little Bosch" (die kleine Bosch). I tried to find other products like this, I am astounded that there don't appear to be any direct competitors anywhere in the world, and only a handful of comparable products. I didn't think it was such a niche product. To be fair it's very rare in private households in Germany too, for some strange reason - in contrast all the professional small household or teaching kitchens seem to have one for every available working space.

Thank you for doing this review cause I am planning to buy this mixer. I've been waiting the review for almost a year since this mixer sell in my country. Do you think that this better than kitchen aid artisan mini? Well I Can't hardly wait to see you to review Bosch Compact MUM 48 RI, which is come with stainless steel bowl and 500 Watt power.

@MrMrpeters74

5 жыл бұрын

That face Amy makes when asked about the mini in this review implies she isn't too fond of it. Lol

I use my compact Bosh all the time. I buy packaged angel food cake mix. I get two cakes oit of one package it whips it up fabulously!

@AmyLearnsToCook

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Bosch Compact! It is a great little mixer! Thanks for watching!

Hi Amy and Eric, This is the video that brought me to you. After fighting with my Kitchenaid classic mixer for 17 years I have decided to switch to the Bosch compact. I am just so over my Kitchenaid. I cannot stand it. I swear I am the only person in the world who doesn't like a Kitchenaid mixer. It literally makes me not want to bake and I really enjoy baking. My mixer loves to throw out any amount of flour I put in the bowl at the lowest speed. It leaves half my dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl which forces me to scrape and mix on my own. WHY KITCHENAID WHY????!!! The machine was 200$ in 2002....and honestly for the money it should do the job. The dang thing weighs 26lbs. I'm just over it.....but my distaste for the machine brought me to you. I love watching your videos. You guys are AWESOME!!! I ordered the Bosch.....and it arrives on Monday. I just know it's gonna end the cussing at my KA!!!!

@Paelorian

4 жыл бұрын

Is your bowl height correct? Do the "dime test" where you push around a dime (or other thin coin) around the stainless bowl, to verify that the whisk comes very close to the bowl. On the KitchenAid I think there's a screw you turn with a coin to adjust the bowl height. If your attachments aren't mixing the bottom of the bowl maybe there's too big a gap between the attachments and the bottom of the bowl.

@NerdRedd

4 жыл бұрын

KA has gone to crap. The quality is terrible and with a 1 year warranty, it's a waste. Why would you pay $400+ for a mixer with only a 1 year warranty? I have a broken KitchenAid sitting in my basement because the worm gear failed and I can't get the planetary pin out to fix it. So I'm buying a Bosch instead

Love mine. Just bought the food processor and blender-all refurb.

I love this mixer for a while I used it for all my mixer needs bread, cakes, cookies it’s a champ

@devlevine2782

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Phillips what did you replace it with?

@jeffphillips6795

5 жыл бұрын

I kept it and added another kA love them all

@devlevine2782

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeffphillips6795 thanks for your reply. Did you always have to switch beaters when making cookies with add INS?

@devlevine2782

5 жыл бұрын

Oops meant added ingredients

@jeffphillips6795

5 жыл бұрын

Dev no I use the same paddle the whole time the only reason I don’t use it all the time is I have 2 kitchen aids and like Amy I am a mixer nut

Hi Amy, How do you compare this to the bear bread machine type mixer for pizza dough? Thanks

I am debating Cuisinart precision master vs bosch compact. Which is the better?

Hi amy hi eric, I'm taking your advice on choosing something i want to learn and mostly stick to it for a year or til i am good at it. So far I've NOT been successful making bread. After baking, it's still wet and heavy, i can't figure out what im doing wrong. I use the bosch small batch for basic white bread. My new bosch compact stand mixer arrived yesterday but from time to time over many years when ever i tried making bread it always comes out the same heavy, wet, not eattable. I had the artisian KA and the original Cuisinart with timer now the bosch compact stand mixer. I thought it was going to work yesterday because I saw it pull away from the sides of the bowl, i let it knead 5 mins on speed 1 or 2, it made a nice a ball and it had some stretch but i dont think as much as you get with "bonga-bada-boong" thingy going hahaha. I split it into 2 loaves, rised it twice in warm spot, first time upwards to 1 hr and second rise about 45 mins. But it didn't rise as much as ive seen on other vids. It baked about 35 mins on 405F and looked and smelled gorgeous but not nice inside due to being wet. No big air pockets. Should I be kneading longer, should i add more flour? It's not gooy or sticking to my hands but it feels a little sticky

Do you use the cookie paddle to mix cake batter?

BTW--the bowl is made of Makrilon like the bigger Bosch mixers. Makrilon came out in the early sixties. My original 1977 Makrilon Universal bowl still looks and acts like new. The famous (and fam ously expensive) Lamy 2000 fountain pen was introduced in the sixties with what was then a revolutionary Makrilon body. My 2000 from the 80's in gray Makrilon looks like new w/o a scratch.

You should work with this mixer constantly for a month and see if it holds up to regular use and do a follow-up. All that wiggling and plastic made me nervous watching expecting somthing to blow for all the work it was doing. Looks impressive though wiggles or not.

@SandyKH

5 жыл бұрын

I've known people that have used this mixer exclusively for 20 years without problems. It holds up just fine. Never heard a complaint.

@jeffphillips6795

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for two years and it’s a worker

@nataliemadison-rascoe278

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for 16 years. Great product, and it can handle a lot of dough.

@maryprather696

5 жыл бұрын

I've had this mixer for awhile and I love it

@Mohamedmifxal

2 жыл бұрын

That's because the bowl is plastic and flexible, the mixer is also too powerful for the size of the bowl which is why it is moving a bit. But the mixer stays nice and cool throughout heavy kneading, Though I would suggest people to get the ones with SS bowl to avoid any scratches from the dough hook.

What's the heiight of bosch compact mum4405 when the tilt arm is up???

Does anyone know what they don’t sell it on the website any longer?

Bosch makes great products. I had a Bosch dishwasher

There are a few different versions. I found one at a thrift store for $6. It has a metal bowl, 8 speeds with manual pulse, a 450W motor and automatically parks itself. I have a bigger Bosch for large jobs but this little guy is perfect for small batches of dough, batter and whipping cream or egg whites. I love it.

Found one Barely used for 20 I’m gonna jump on it.

@Mynerva8

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine used, years ago, from ebay and it still going... mkes bread better than my kitchenaid.

@kristinebuell67

4 жыл бұрын

You are going to love it! I had one for about 15 years before it was murdered (son dropped it). I have since upgraded to an Ankersrum, but I really loved my Bosch Compact.

@mjmollman

4 жыл бұрын

I had one I loved so much. I got rid of it when I got a kitchen aid. Huge mistake.

Hi Amy, I have one like this and I love it very much. I bought it on Ebay but the little cover on the top is missing so if someone can tell me where I can find one, it will be appreciated. Thank you.

@nygardenguru

3 жыл бұрын

Pleasant Hill Grain

Amy, did you find that making bread dough in this mixer requires only one rise rather than the traditional two rises?

@AmyLearnsToCook

4 жыл бұрын

I usually will give bread at least 2 rises. It might not require it but it allows the bread to develop more flavor. The longer you let it ferment, the more flavor it will have.

I thought it did a great job on that dough. Seems people are always concerned about it being plastic. There are different grades of plastic and Bosch mixers are supremely well built and can withstand a lot of pressure and they don't discolor either like cheaper plastic appliances.. I've never had a problem whipping one egg white in my Universal.. In fact you should be testing every mixer on its ability to mix ONE egg white,, not two or three.

@MrMrpeters74

5 жыл бұрын

I have the universal, and sure it can whip one egg white... but how often do you do that. It seems like a random test they engineered for so that they can point to it and pretend that it does a good job with small batches. Which it does not. Don't get me wrong, it is AWESOME for double, triple, or even more batches of bread, but I've had to hold on to my KA classic because I will try a single batch of something in the Bosch and it completely fails or just drags the partially mixed clump in circles. Anyway, my point is the one egg white test is nice, but doesn't necessarily predict that a machine is going to be good with small batches. Just taking a machine through a few standard mixing, kneading, and whipping tests like Amy does seems like a good process. You get to see which ones don't mix, have wobbly bits, etc with real world use. I am not too concerned about the flexing I see in the video either. Find me another mixer under $200 that has this kind of horsepower AND no tilt head wobble or just being shit. I'm glad to see how well it does mix, and how well it handles bread. That seems to be a tricky combination with mixers of this size. Whenever my classic kicks the bucket this would probably complement my universal nicely.

A small mixer is understandably made for smaller jobs. I would be happy with one loaf of bread. I am impressed with that mighty little machine. It would be Ideal in my RV.

Great video. I was considering this as bread is my favorite bake, but I never make more than 2 loaves at a time. It kneads much better than my KA classic and it also handles small mixing jobs better than the KA. I’m no longer hauling out my hand mixer to whip small amounts of egg whites or cream. I also love that it seems to clean the bowl and doesn’t need as much scraping down as the KA. It’s also easier to add ingredients while the mixer is running. I love this machine.

@fernosan

2 жыл бұрын

The kneading action seems to be better than KA indeed. However, what I will say will sound ridiculous but true for some people: I found out that KA has actually some practical value because of the design: our last mixer was ugly as hell, so it was buried on the cabinet. Lot of times we were lazy and just mixed by hand. Plastic accumulates a lot of grease too. Now the KA is on display on the counter and much more accessible and is used more often.

Amy, that bowl seems to jiggle. Wondering if over time, if you used it, do the dough, whisk etc. get out of sync with the bowl?

@marcusagrippa3281

4 жыл бұрын

For a heavier dough I use the stainless steel bowl. It deform less

I've had my Bosch Compact for a little while now. And I made pound cake today. What I'm not very satisfied with is the creaming of the butter and sugar. When I see videos where people cream their butter/sugar in a Kitchenaid, it is very different and way more efficient. Eventually I got an okey result in the end, but not nearly as good as I see people get with their Kitchenaids (or similar machines). I am sure the problem with the Bosch is that it does not have a proper flat beater. Instead it is this wire thing, which seems to not do as good of a job as a proper flat beater. It takes longer and the creaming is not as airy. I also got problems when mixing in the eggs. Not too good results. In the end I'm really happy with my Bosch Compact, especially since I got it very cheap, but I'm not at all happy with the flat beater. I think I will use the whisk next time for creaming butter and sugar, or just do it by hand. And that is not really why I bought the Bosch Compact for, to make things by hand. I don't understand why they made a flat beater like that. It somewhat works, yes, but it doesn't create necessary volume. And I had to scrape the bowl way too often. If they could make a scraper beater, that would be much better, but not solve the problem of the flat beater being made of wires. Maybe I did something wrong, but I have no idea what that could be. And maybe it would perform much better if I were making a double batch. I used 230 grams of butter, 90 grams of cream cheese and 200 grams of sugar. It did cling to the sides all the time, but got much better when I hold down the head. The movement of the mixer head stopped and the beater could more grab what was always stuck on the sides. But still not enough volume was being created, and it took too long to get to a somewhat okey result. When that's said, I'm really happy with the whisk and the dough hook, they work great. I'm also happy with the compact size of it, the bowl, the level of noise and the ease of operation. If they could make another beater, like the one they have in Bosch Maxximum, for example, I would be very happy with absolutely everything with this machine. If someone know any tricks to get the creaming of the butter and sugar action better, please let me know :-)

@AmyLearnsToCook

4 жыл бұрын

I find that is the case with the Universal Plus as well. I think a planetary mixer does a better job for basic creaming. But...it still works great in the end. Is the Bosch Maxximum the same as the Compact?

@r.thomassen6285

4 жыл бұрын

@@AmyLearnsToCook We don't have the cookie paddles or the scraper attachment available here for the Universal, only the whisks and the dough hook. I sort of remember I once tried to cream butter and sugar in my Universal. And that was even worse than in the Compact. But I'm not sure if it was butter and sugar or something else. I can just remember something that was both stucked to the sides of the bowl and the center pole, and it did a horrible job. Yes, I also think a planetary is better for creaming, for sure. The Bosch Maxximum is not the Compact. I'm not sure what it is. Two seconds and I will find out. Okey. It is a mixer they don't sell anymore. I have seen videos on KZread, and it looks really great. It is a 1600 watt mixer, all-metal housing and 2 automatic modes for whipping eggwhites and cream. Sort of an exclusive version of the Compact. But it had a scraper beater, as you can see here: www.bosch-home.com/ne/product-list/MUMXX40G One or some other and current Bosch models also have that beater. I can't remember the names of them. From what I have seen on KZread, that scraper beater works better for creaming than the wire beater for the Compact (the scraper beater will not fit on the Compact), but not as efficient as on a machine where the beater is more or less in the middle of the bowl instead of swirling around the sides of it. Well, I want a Kitchenaid, and I for sure want to keep my Compact and most definately keep my ultimate bread miracle, the Universal. I don't need three mixers, four with the Ankarsrum that is put away (and is not really mine either). Hmm, maybe I can test creaming with the roller in the Ankarsrum? Would probably not work for small amounts, I imagine. I can't buy a Kitchenaid just for creaming, that will be too stupid. I will never use it for bread of any kind, I don't need it for whipping anything, really only need it for creaming. No, I like my Compact and it is the only machine I need, as well as the Universal. So I will tweak it in some way. Experiment a little and see what happens. For my next pound cake I will increase the batch size a little, increase the amount of cream cheese and perhaps add an egg yolk to the creaming mixture. That way the amount to be creamed is bigger, and the Compact might do a better job, especially if I increase the whipping time. I absolutely LOVE you channel, by the way. You have so many interesting videos. My favorites are the stand mixer ones. Or well, you had fenomenal hand mixer videos too.

@alang253

3 жыл бұрын

@@r.thomassen6285 did you ever find a work around for creaming? I'm about to cancel my order for the artisan for this but creaming butter/sugar for a single batch of cookies is my main use case...

@r.thomassen6285

3 жыл бұрын

@@alang253 Sorry for my late reply. No, I did not find a work around for the creaming. What I did instead, was to give the Bosch Compact to my sister and instead by a Kenwood Chef. And the Kenwood does a really great job with creaming! I use the scraper beater, or creaming beater, I think it is called, and it works wonderful! If you don't know what a Kenwood machine is, it have been the most popular brand in my country for decades, and it is similar to a Kitchenaid, more or less. It will do the exact same job. We did not have Kitchenaid in stores back in the days, but Kenwood have always been here, and they have a really good reputation. Just like Kitchenaid have in the US. I do miss the vegetable slicer of the Bosch Compact. That was a great attachment! Better than the one I have for the Kenwood.

tnx

I have had this mixer since November and have used it many times to make bread. I’m really happy with it. I wish you would demonstrate the slicer/shredder. This little guy makes great bread.

I'm looking for a cheap, small stand mixer that will properly mix and knead my 2 loaves of sourdough bread (838 grams of flour, 610 grams of water and 185 grams of 100% hydration starter = just below 2 quart), two times a week. That's it, I don't make cakes since I don't really eat sweets. It would be great to get one like this from a major brand, will probably give it a shot on Amazon.