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Ankarsrum Mixer
Ankarsrum Mixer

Ankarsrum Mixer

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Roller & Scraper kneading bread dough

Built in Sweden, the Assistant® embodies a decades-old pride of craftsmanship. The people of Ankarsrum build a very special kitchen tool to the highest standard of quality, and at Pleasant Hill Grain we're pleased to offer their products to you! We use this mixer in the PHG kitchen, and understand very well how unique and special they are.

The Ankarsrum Original stand mixer has been revered for decades by cooks who want extraordinary performance from their principal kitchen machine. A great all-purpose stand mixer for everything from cookie and cake batters to applesauce and mashed potatoes, its power also makes it a world class bread dough mixer and kneader. Mix all kinds of bread dough from standard sandwich bread and sourdough, to rye bread and challah, the Ankarsrum will take it all in stride! This mixer provides legendary reliability and superlative results whether you're making a cake, whipping a meringue, or preparing as many as seven loaves of light, delicious bread. The updated model AKM 6230 is the best Ankarsrum ever, a standout machine with tremendous capabilities—and the Ankarsrum’s longevity is so widely recognized that it was recently named one of the five appliance brands you’ll never have to replace! Value per dollar is truly off the charts with Ankarsrum.

The Ankarsrum AKM 6230 model includes two bowls: A 7.4 quart stainless bowl, and a clear, BPA-free beater bowl with a usable capacity of 4.5 quarts.

From Meringues to Challah

Clear beater bowl

The clear beater bowl creates beautiful meringues and excels at mixing light, pourable batters. It's especially well suited for soft cookie doughs such as chocolate chip, spritz, and Danish shortbread, as well as cheese straws, cake batters, pancakes, brownies, biscuits, scones, Dutch babies, popovers, pie dough, and pasta dough. Thanks to the Ankarsrum’s slow, gentle mixing action compared to other stand mixers, pastry doughs and quick breads turn out soft and tender. While these doughs are easy to overmix in many mixers, the Ankarsrum makes it much easier to achieve excellent results.

The clear bowl is stationary, and the whisks are driven from below via a center column in the bowl (the clear bowl is shaped something like a bundt cake pan, as you can see in the images above). This arrangement provides completely open access to the top of the bowl, with no overhead motor drive in the way. Made of Tritan Copolyester, the mixer's clear bowl can withstand even boiling liquids without warping. When mixing with either bowl, the only metal in contact with your food is food-grade stainless steel.

The stainless bowl with roller and scraper (also called a dough knife) is ideal for making all kinds of bread dough, pizza dough, thick cookie batter, mashed potatoes, and even mixing ground meat for meatballs. The stainless bowl with roller and scraper is also used for creaming butter, margarine, or shortening with sugar to achieve an exceptionally smooth, creamy texture—perfect for cookies and other baked goods.

Saffron bread rolls made in the Ankarsrum

Using the stainless bowl, the mixer kneads smooth, silky, elastic bread dough quickly and easily with its unique roller and scraper design. This method effectively mimics kneading by hand, without the time and effort. The Ankarsrum develops perfect gluten in sticky rye or sourdough without tearing—resulting in lighter, taller loaves that rise beautifully. The stainless bowl revolves as the mixer runs, and as it turns, the deeply fluted roller acts as your fingers, with the scraper mimicking the palm of your hand. The scraper folds the dough with a rhythmic motion while the roller provides a powerful massaging action. From very large batches to very small, your dough comes out wonderfully smooth and elastic. The biggest difference between dense, heavy baked goods and delightfully textured products is proper development of the gluten in the dough, and the powerful AKM 6230 mixer is a master of kneading technique.

Capacity 

Both bowls are ideal for large batches as well as small. As noted above, the beater bowl will whip anywhere from two to 20 egg whites into a beautiful meringue. The large 7.4 quart stainless steel bowl holds up to 6.6 lbs. of flour, enough to make approximately 11 pounds (5 kg) of bread dough, which will make seven loaves in 8" loaf pans. It also works wonderfully well with batches of dough as small as 2.2 pounds (1 kg). The efficient, high-torque 600 watt motor runs smoothly and quietly, providing ample power to mix and knead even the largest batch of low hydration bread dough, like challah, or a triple batch of stiff cookie batter without straining. This mixer was nicknamed "The Workhorse Mixer" not by its maker but by users who praise this powerful kitchen helper that's so much fun to use.

The Ank, as we now call it, is a tank! Exceptional quality. Beautiful fit and finish! It mixes heavy dough—sourdough, bagel, challah— as if it were empty. No strain, not even a whimper. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
Perry E., NC

Variable Speed & Timer 

Roller & scraper mixing cookie dough

Any speed from 40 to 180 RPM can be selected, and an electronic speed sensor automatically adjusts motor torque to the load. The mixer's advanced transmission features a belt drive that transmits power more efficiently than common gear drives—producing more usable power than mixers with much higher wattage ratings. This advantage becomes even more pronounced over time as the lubricant in typical gear driven mixers dries to a sticky paste, and most doesn't even stay between the gear teeth. Look inside such a machine after a few years and you'll see grease in abundance, except where it's really needed. Ankarsrum stand mixers, in contrast, maintain their higher efficiency and power for years and years. 

A timer is standard equipment, so this mixer will do its work quietly and expertly while you attend to other tasks. The control panel is angled for comfortable use, and the large timer and speed controls are attractive and easy to read. 

Size & Weight 

The AKM 6230 mixer measures 13.5"H x 10.5"W x 15.7"D and weighs 19 lbs. with stainless bowl. It sits firmly on solid rubber feet, and won't walk on the countertop during use. The dimensions and weight listed by the manufacturer refers to the shipping box, which includes the mixer and all standard accessories. The product dimensions and weight shown on our website reflect the mixer itself with the stainless steel mixing bowl on the mixer.

Warranty

This mixer has a manufacturer's warranty covering the motor and drive train for seven years, and all other parts for one year.

Accessories

With a wide array of available accessories, this versatile mixer adds a myriad of exciting dimensions to your cooking experience. From blending, juicing, slicing, coffee grinding, and grain flaking—to pasta making, meat grinding, sausage stuffing, and more. It would be easier to list what this mixer can't do! 

Gluten Free? 

Is someone in your home on a gluten-free diet? Baking your own tailor-made recipes at home offers variety, freshness and satisfaction that commercially prepared products can't touch. 

Ankarsrum belt drive

Your Creative Companion 

The Ankarsrum Original mixer is a lifetime investment in cooking enjoyment and superior results. While it is, strictly speaking, a machine, like many owners you'll likely come to think of it more as your creative companion in the kitchen. 

The Ankarsrum's belt drive system provides higher operating torque & long life durability superior to the all-gear drives used in mass marketed mixers.

Included with Mixer 

Included with the standard package are the high capacity stainless steel bowl with cover, roller, scraper and dough hook, BPA-free beater bowl with drive shaft and standard double beater/whisks, hand spatula, cake beater whisks, a helpful User Manual and Ankarsrum's recipe book. 

If I was to start over, I would build all my kitchen appliances around the Ankarsrum—The Ank’ and its accessories are incomparable.
Dan F., NY

Superb Gluten Development 

The Ankarsrum Original mixer excels at producing dough with perfectly developed gluten, the kind of dough that will make your baked goods light, fluffy and delectable. From a tiny batch up to seven loaves at once, this mixer is the ideal machine for bread, and performs a remarkable range of other kitchen tasks superbly, as well. 

Electrolux Assistant: a distinctive, Nordic design classic

Ankarsrum Electrolux Assistant N1 model, 1940

Treasured and handed down as a family heirloom from generation to generation, the Electrolux Assistant food processor has become a national favorite in Sweden. 

In 1939, Electrolux gave Swedish designer and engineer, Alvar Lenning, the task of converting a professional restaurant kitchen device into a smaller, more compact gadget that would be convenient for domestic use. Few would have suspected that it would become one of the company’s most durable products, praised both for its sturdy reliability and design. The beige bodywork, the distinctive bell-shaped, metal bowl, unique velouté blades and the sleek, slightly retro look are instantly recognizable. Lenning is an unsung hero of Swedish design. 

Read more history of the Electrolux mixer here

Note: This mixer has been offered in past years as the Electrolux® Assistant, the Magic Mill DLX, and the Verona® Assistant. 

Military & First Responder Discount

Save 5% on all Ankarsrum products if you're a military or first responder personnel. The process is simple! 

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Pleasant Hill Grain is an authorized dealer of the Ankarsrum Original mixer. Click here to learn what that means to you.


Click the button below to read our comprehensive guide explaining how to set up, operate, and get the best results from the Ankarsrum Original stand mixer! Our guide serves as a practical, detailed user manual to help new owners master this versatile, heavy-duty mixer—especially praised for superior bread results compared to conventional stand mixers.

Comprehensive Ankarsrum Mixer Guide

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Available colors
The shell of the mixer is metal, and is available in your choice of the beautiful and durable finishes shown below. The mixer has a glossy finish in all colors except Royal Blue, Harmony Beige, Sunbeam Yellow, Forest Green, and Olive Green which all have a matte finish. Ready to elevate your baking? Choose your color from the dropdown menu selector above and add it to your cart!
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue
Glossy White
Jubilee Silver
Jubilee Silver
Light Crème
Harmony Beige, Matte
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Red
Sunbeam Yellow, Matte
Black, Matte
Rustic Maroon, Matte
Cloudy Pink
Forest Green, Matte
Coral Crush
Royal Blue, Matte
Black Chrome
Black Chrome
Nordic Sage, Matte
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Specs

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Manufacturer Part Number
AKM 6230
Brand
Ankarsrum Mixers
Width
10.5"
Depth
15.5"
Height
14.25"
Bowl Dimensions (Dia. x H)
9.2" x 8.4"
Weight (lbs.)
18.35
Capacity (volume)
7.4 qt., 7L
Capacity (weight)
11 lb.
Dough Capacity
11 lbs. / 5 kg.
Flour Capacity
6.6 lbs. / 3 kg.
Bowl Material
Stainless steel
BPA Free
Yes
Housing Material
Alloy, Steel
Material
Stainless steel
RPM
40 to 180 RPM
Speeds
Variable
Volts AC
120
Watts
600
Hertz
60
Amps
5
Phase
1PH
Cord-End Plug
Std. 120V
Detachable Cord
Yes
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
7 year motor/1 year parts
Country of Manufacture
Sweden

Care Instructions

All bowls and bowl tools are dishwasher safe, although hand washing is recommended for the clear beater bowl. Beaters should be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher and plastic beater bowl should be placed in the lower rack, but not directly over the drying element as it may melt the plastic. To wash by hand, use warm soapy water and wash with a sponge or cloth.

Shipping

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We stock this product in our Nebraska warehouse. Most of our shipments are by FedEx Ground or Home Delivery and you should receive your order in five business days or less from ship-out. Click here for more information about shipping.

Sorry, we cannot ship Ankarsrum mixers to Canadian or other non-U.S. addresses.

Accessories for this product:

Ankarsrum Deluxe Accessory Set

Included in the Deluxe Accessory Set are the Meat Grinder Complete Package which includes the Food & Meat Grinder, three Sausage Stuffer Tubes, Food Strainer, Grater, Cookie Press, Meat Grinding Disks, Blender and Citrus Juicer.

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$504.95

Out of stock ETA is 7/31/26. Preordering is advised. (CLICK HERE to learn all about preordering)

Ankarsrum Double Beater Stainless Steel Bowl

This is a stainless steel whisk bowl that can be used on the Ankarsrum Original mixer. A drive shaft is not included with this bowl; the shaft that comes with the mixer can be used, or the drive shaft is available separately. The manufacturer states a capacity of 4 qt. (3.7L), but the volume as measured to the rim of the bowl, which is the common industry standard of measure, is actually 6 quarts; we've found that practical usable capacity is 4.5 qts. This bowl also fits older Electrolux Assistent, Verona Assistent, and Magic Mill DLX mixers.

The drive shaft, whisk and whisk drive are not included in this item.

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$154.95

Out of stock ETA is 7/17/26. Preordering is advised. (CLICK HERE to learn all about preordering)

Ankarsrum Premium Beaters & Bowl Complete

The Ankarsrum Premium Beater Set includes a stainless steel beater bowl, beater housing, a pair of double-wire balloon whisks, and a pair of single-wire cake beaters (also known as cookie beaters). 

The stainless steel beater bowl is designed for use with the Ankarsrum Original mixer and is also compatible with older Electrolux Assistent, Verona Assistent, and Magic Mill DLX mixers.

While the manufacturer lists the bowl capacity at 4 quarts (3.7L), the bowl measures 6 quarts to the rim using the industry-standard method. In practical use, the working capacity is approximately 4.5 quarts. 

Built for versatility, the stainless steel beater bowl is ideal for a wide range of whisking, beating, and mixing tasks. Its stainless steel construction helps maintain cooler ingredient temperatures, making it perfect for creating lofty meringues, crisp macarons, smooth frostings, and perfectly creamed butter and sugar for cookies and other baked goods.

The enclosed beater housing design eliminates loose parts and exposed gears, making setup quick and simple. Just snap the balloon whisks or cake beaters into place and begin mixing. The oversized double-wire whisks provide greater bowl coverage for faster, more efficient whipping and mixing. The cake beaters are made with durable 3 mm stainless steel wire and can handle up to two pounds of pie or cookie dough.

The beater housing features a durable closed construction with an optimized internal gear ratio for smooth performance. The housing cover is made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic, while the bottom plate is crafted from chrome-plated die-cast zinc for durability and easy cleaning.

Please note: A drive shaft is not included with this bowl. You may use the drive shaft that came with your mixer, or purchase one separately.

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$249.95

Out of stock ETA is 6/18/26. Preordering is advised. (CLICK HERE to learn all about preordering)

Ankarsrum Premium Beater Sets

The Ankarsrum Premium Beater Sets combo includes a beater housing, a pair of double beater whisks (also called balloon whisks), and a pair of single-wire cake beater whisks (also called cookie beaters). This high-performance beater set was developed exclusively for use with the stainless steel beater bowl. To purchase these beater sets with the stainless bowl, click here.

The closed beater housing design eliminates loose parts or gearwheels that require assembly. Simply push the double beater whisks or cake whisks into place and you’re ready to go. The oversized double beater whisks cover a larger area of the bowl, delivering faster and more efficient results. The cake whisks feature sturdy, 3 mm thick stainless steel wire and up to two pounds of pie or cookie dough.

The beater housing features a solid, closed construction with an optimized internal gear ratio. The housing cover is fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and the bottom plate is chrome-plated die-cast zinc for easy cleaning and long-lasting durability. 

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$119.95

Out of stock ETA is 6/18/26. We aren't accepting preorders at this time.

Ankarsrum Blender Complete

The blender has a virtually unbreakable pitcher with five cup capacity. It locks securely into place and lets you make an endless variety of sauces, smoothies, protein drinks, soups, chopped nuts, baby foods and more!

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$129.95

In stock Usually ships in 1-3 business days.

Ankarsrum Food Processor/Vegetable Cutter

The Food Processor attachment slices, grates and shreds a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and cheeses. Shred carrots for carrot cake, grate apples for apple cake, shred potatoes for hash browns, and much more.

Includes three stainless steel drums and food pusher.

Standard drums include:

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$199.95

In stock Usually ships in 1-3 business days.

Ankarsrum FP Drum Extender Set

This Drum Extender Set for the Ankarsrum Food Processor attachment provides three additional drums.

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$129.95

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Ankarsrum Grain/Spice/Coffee Grinder

The grain and spice mill attachment for the Ankarsrum mixer is best for grinding whole grains to a cereal texture, and for grinding spices to a powder texture. It can also be used for grinding coffee, and to make steel-cut oats from oat groats. We don't recommend it for fine flour to use for general baking purposes.

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$199.95

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Ankarsrum Flaker Mill

The Flaker Mill is great for making fresh oatmeal from oat groats (groats are oats that have had the hulls removed). Homemade oatmeal made with this process has thicker, chewier flakes than the store-purchased sort and, being fresh, is much more delicious. Harder grains (most wheat, for example) tend to shatter in the roller, which is useful for some purposes.

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$199.95

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Ankarsrum Ice Cream Maker Attachment

With the new Ankarsrum Ice Cream Maker attachment for the Ankarsrum mixer you can easily make everything from classic vanilla ice cream and soft sorbet to frozen yogurt. Before making your ice cream, freeze the freezer bowl for 48 hours. If you have space in your freezer we suggest storing the freezer bowl in the freezer so it will always be ready when the craving for fresh ice cream hits you! When the freezer bowl is ready, set your mixer to medium speed and mix for about 30 minutes.

Ankarsrum states a capacity of 750 grams (about 5 cups) of finished ice cream, but in our testing we found that the best results were achieved when 500 to 600 grams (3-1/4 to 4 cups) were mixed.

The outer mixing bowl, freezer bowl, mixing lid, mixing paddle, and storage lid are all included. The Ankarsrum mixer is sold separately.

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$169.95

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Ankarsrum Food & Meat Grinder Combos

Grind meat, fish, potatoes, vegetables and a variety of other foods with the Food & Meat Grinder. This is a very high quality, robust grinder that can process a lot of food quickly. The accessory 6mm disk is good for sausage making and the accessory 2.5mm disk is for mincing. For best results, grind meat when it is chilled to just above freezing temperature; this makes a big difference in both grinding ease and the consistency of the finished product.

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$239.95 - $369.95
Ankarsrum Grinder Disks

These disks fit the Meat Grinder attachment for the mixer. The 6mm disk is good for sausage making and the 2.5mm disk is for mincing. The 4.5mm disk comes standard with the Ankarsrum Meat Grinder.

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$29.95
Ankarsrum Lasagna Roller

Make your own lasagna, ravioli or tortellini with this Pasta Roller attachment. The roller accepts a dough strip 5-1/2" wide, and rolls a 5-1/2" wide noodle in successive passes. Output thickness is adjustable with six settings of the end-mounted knob, from 1.6 mm down through 0.15 mm thick (paper-thin).

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$144.95

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Ankarsrum Pasta Roller/Fettuccine Cutter Set

Take a step up in your kitchen with the Ankarsrum Pasta Roller/Fettuccine Cutter Bundle. This bundle saves you nearly $40 over purchasing the pasta roller and fettuccine cutter separately. Start making your own homemade pasta today!

With the Ankarsrum mixer and attached pasta roller you can make your own lasagna, ravioli or tortellini. The roller accepts a dough strip 5-1/2" wide, and rolls a 5-1/2" wide noodle in successive passes. Output thickness is adjustable with six settings of the end-mounted knob, from 1.6 mm down through 0.15 mm thick (paper-thin).

To achieve the desired thickness, start with a pass at the widest gap setting, then turn the knob to thinner settings for successive passes. It's the same approach used with a rolling pin—but faster, easier, and with perfect thickness control.

The included Fettuccine cutter accepts pasta strips 5-3/4" wide, and cuts it into 1/4" wide noodles. The depth is fixed. We also offer Ankarsrum's accessory Lasagnette cutterand the Spaghetti cutter, each available separately.

In addition to the fun of making fresh homemade noodles, they're incomparably tastier—and more nutritious—than those made months ago in a commercial noodle factory!

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$289.90 $239.95

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Ankarsrum Spaghetti Cutter

Make your own pasta with this attachment for spaghetti. 5-3/4" dough width, 2 mm noodle width, fixed depth.

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$144.95

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Ankarsrum Fettuccine Cutter

Make your own pasta with this attachment for fettuccine. 5-3/4 inch dough width, 1/4 inch noodle width, fixed depth.

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$144.95

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Ankarsrum Citrus Juicer

The Citrus Juicer attachment makes fresh citrus juices quickly and easily.

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$44.95

In stock Usually ships in 1-3 business days.

Zassenhaus Vintage Folding Bread Slicer

The Zassenhaus slicer is perfect for crusty sourdough bread or soft commercial-yeast sandwich bread. The “Vintage” model offers a built-in guide/holder for the bread slices as they pass by the blade, and this slicer folds for compact storage.

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$339.95

Out of stock ETA is unknown. Preordering is advised. (CLICK HERE to learn all about preordering)

Bread Baker's Gift Bundle

If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for the avid bread baker in your life (or an idea for your own wish list), this Bread Baker's Gift Bundle is sure to please! Curated by our expert baker, this package includes many of the essentials you need to make fresh bread from start to finish.

Start down the road to homemade sandwich bread well prepared. This Bread Baker's Gift Bundle includes NutriMill Vital Wheat Gluten, Grandma Eloise's Dough Enhancer, SAF Red Label Yeast, and RealSalt sea salt–four quality ingredients that are well-loved in our own kitchen and by our customers. We've also printed our favorite Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread recipe on a thick, glossy recipe card, to be used time and time again.

Dividing dough has come a long way since dental floss... the Divider/Scraper All Stainless makes it fast and easy to divide the whole batch of dough into individual loaf amounts. It also serves well to scrape the work surface clean of flour and dough.

Having a good loaf pan is an important, but sometimes overlooked detail. The Norpro Loaf Pan has a convenient 1/2" rim around its top edge to make handling the pan with bulky oven mitts easy. When greased, the highly polished stainless steel releases the loaf with ease.

When the CDN Pocket Thermometer reaches 200 degrees, you'll know that your bread is baked through and ready to remove from the oven. Since it's instant-read the bread won't cool down while waiting for the thermometer to reach temperature.

Once the bread is finished and ready to be enjoyed, it's great to have the Kuhn Rikon Colori Bread Knife on hand to cut the first slice, and the Butter Bell Raised White Floral filled with soft, spreadable butter! (Note: The bread knife that comes with this bundle is black, not red as shown in the group picture.)

Storing homemade bread is simple with the Large Bread Bags and they come in a pack of a hundred! Keep bread either on the counter, or in the fridge or freezer for longer storage.

This gift bundle is sure to impress and delight any home baker!

Gift wrapping not included.

Note: The dough enhancer in the photo is NutriMill brand, but it's been discontinued so we're including Grandma Eloise's brand dough enhancer in this bundle now.

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$174.45 $157.00

In stock Usually ships in 1-3 business days.

Zassenhaus Classic Bread Slicer

This manual bread slicer is sure to impress you with its highly adjustable design that allows you to choose the exact thickness of your slices, up to 0.7”. The Zassenhaus bread slicer is the perfect tool for slicing everything from crusty artisan bread to soft enriched breads.

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$229.95
Bread For Life Cookbooks

The Bread for Life cookbooks are great for those with this mixer because the recipes in it were developed by author Beth Holland using the Ankarsrum mixer. They’re full of solid, practical recipes, and the directions are tailor-made for your new mixer.

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$16.00 - $25.00

Customer reviews

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I should have bought this sooner
By Sandra F. in PA on 2/09/2016 Verified Buyer

I love my new mixer. I can mix enough dough in the large stainless bowl to make several loaves of bread; with my Kitchen Aid it was impossible. I especially like the scraper feature and the lid. I can proof my bread in the same bowl as mixed in. I recently recommended this mixer to a friend who also owns a Kitchen Aid and she was as impressed with the features as I was. I should have bought this sooner.

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Brilliant Design
By Amy C. in CA on 5/12/2016 Verified Buyer

I took a long time to finally decide to buy this mixer. The design was different from any I'd used, and the price was higher. But I'd been through KitchenAid, Cuisinart and Breville and was still unhappy. This is the absolute best I've ever used. The design is brilliant, it takes on small jobs and big, and there is hardly any mess to clean up due to the brilliant design! I love this mixer, and recommend it highly. I'm looking forward to years with it. Kneads dough like a charm, mixed my cakes well with no problems, can handle the tiniest job or the biggest and is a joy to work with.

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For serious bakers
By Kevin K. in WI on 5/14/2016 Verified Buyer

This is a very heavy duty mixer that excels at large batches of bread dough. What I really like about it is that it's easier to add ingredients. With a Kitchen Aid the mixer head is in way on top and you have to stop and raise it out of the way to add ingredients. With the Ankarsrum that isn't necessary. I think the quality is better than a Kitchen Aid as well. With my Kitchen Aid the bowl kept disconnecting. I use the Ankarsrum every week and I think my breads and pastries are very good. It's expensive but I would get it again.

Moderator : We're happy to report that the instructions have been greatly improved since the time of this review.
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Solid and beautiful!
By Barbara T. in WA on 5/05/2016 Verified Buyer

Especially great for bread dough (I've had more success with the roller attachment than the dough hook). Open top makes adding ingredients a snap. After breaking the gears in my Pro Kitchen Aid so many times, I decided to try this unusual mixer. Solid construction, and beautiful too. I like the whisk attachments for light mixing. Very clever design.

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An Excellent Bread Mixer! And Great Service Too!
By C J F. in TX on 4/17/2015 Verified Buyer

I have only had my mixer a week but have done three very different doughs and bakes so I have some appreciation of the Ankarsrum mixer. Since attending bread classes at the San Francisco Baking Institute I have wanted a spiral mixer both for capacity and bread characteristics. When the gears on our Kitchen Aid started groaning on my bread dough I decided it was time. (Note: I have a wood fired oven and need about 12 to 15 pounds of dough as a minimal batch so big batches are helpful. )

First impressions of the Ankarsrum mixer are quite positive. While I am still tuning my process it is clear the dough mixes well and is kneaded more gently and with less aeration than a conventional mixer. To date my doughs have generally been underdeveloped but that is just fine tuning. Experience so far suggests the results with this mixer will be quite predictable and that is a blessing.

I love that it doesn't walk like conventional mixers. And I like the range of speed control and the timer which give more freedom to your baking process.

Two cautions. Heavy bread doughs like to grab scrapers And utensils so TURN IT OFF when you put any object inside the bowl. Also, treat the scraper with care to protect the scraping edge of the blade. It can be nicked somewhat easily which I did. On the plus side a little rubbing on a fingernail smoothed it back up and it is working perfectly.

Great service from Pleasant Hill.

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Quiet and stable
By Miriam K. in WA on 7/16/2016 Verified Buyer

So far, I've loved the mixer for making bread. The learning curve isn't steep as I was led to believe, but I do have to rework certain recipes and figure out when it is best to add which ingredients. You actually require less flour and the dough is ready for its rise much more quickly than with my Bosch. And it is SOOO quiet. Also, despite the fact that it weighs far less than the Bosch or the KitchenAid, it is incredibly stable. This one doesn't go for walks across the counter.

Although the components are largely dishwasher safe, I've found that it's better to wash them by hand simply because of their shape. Nonetheless, it's still easier to clean than my Bosch was. My only complaint is the lip at the top of the bowl. Because it curls inwards, dough catches there.

We'll see how it does with cakes and cookies, though I've been forewarned to make sure that butter and cream cheese need to be well-softened before creaming.

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Exceeded my expectations.
By Lawrence C. in PA USA on 4/26/2016 Verified Buyer

This is my first stand mixer. After careful consideration and many hours of research, I finally decided on the Ankarsrum. My primary reason for selecting this machine is for bread doughs. My first bread dough had a hydration of 68%. The mixer handled it effortlessly. But the real test came when I made bagels. The recipe said to take it out of the mixer when the mixer got hot (presumably with a KitchenAid) and knead 10 more minutes by hand. I was able to finish the dough in the Ankarsrum without any intervention other than removing the bowl scraper because it started to interfere with the kneading action of the roller. I have yet to use the other attachments other than for testing, but I will update my review when I do. Over all, I'm pleased with the choice I have made and think it's worth the price tag of a machine that will probably give me years of service.

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Six years of use so far
By Rob Connoley on 2/18/2016 Verified Buyer

Rock solid mixer - won't burn out or jump gears like a Kitchenaid. I do very heavy doughs in mine with no problems. Whisker is super fast but having the gear in the center of the whisking bowl is a nuisance. Would love to see a stainless whisker bowl instead of plastic. Love my attachments and have ground countless pounds of meat for sausage. Is it worth the money? Well, I've gone through 3 Kitchenaids in the same amount of time as one of these, which still hasn't broken, so financially I would say yes.

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More Than Pleased
By Joachim K. in TX on 10/08/2016 Verified Buyer

I appreciate rock solid, well built machines and am more than pleased with my purchase. I am actively avoiding buying anything made in China, as difficult as that sometimes appears. The learning curve is slight and operating the mixer quickly becomes intuitive. I'm now set up to bake everything I desire from scratch and we're very happy with the results.

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Breeze to use
By Lorraine F. in CA on 3/05/2016 Verified Buyer

Was a little afraid to use this mixer, but when I got it home, it was a breeze to operate. Finally was able to make my sweet bread - the whole batch at once - without the mixer walking across my counter. Couldn't do it with my Kitchen Aid. Worth the price!

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