Universal Plus

Owning a cabinet-building business, my husband always says that you gotta have the right tools for the job. Yes, this mixer is pricey, but in the long run, it saves me time and arm strength and does the job far better than I could ever do. My arms ain't what they used to be, and trying to knead 12 cups of freshly ground whole wheat flour for any period of time can really wear you out. And I like to make better use of my oven being on, so I make 4 or more loaves at a time. This machine really handles the dough well. My bread rose so high from having a nice gluten formation from the kneading, that next time I'm going to omit the little extra the recipe calls for. Also made a nice pizzelle dough using the beaters. The machine isn't very loud, as I expected it to be. Wasn't bothersome at all. Very easy to take apart and clean. I would advise watching some youtube videos to see it in action. If anything, more to see what other attachments you might want to get with it to save on shipping (if any). Amazon (CSN Stores) offered a competitive (if not the lowest) price, and I was able to buy Amazon gift cards at Giant Eagle for the extra gas savings. Something to think about. You won't regret buying this.

I received this mixer. Made pizza dough in it but it did not mix well in the center. I realized this particular packet only has 2 tools (wire whisks and dough hook). There is another package that has all the tools for only $20 more. So, instead of sending this mixer back I just went ahead and purchased the additional tools which I ended paying about $70 more dollars. Also, the reason why my 1 batch of pizza dough didn't mix well...I needed the dough extender which is included in that other package you will find in the search engine. All of the extra attachments are needed in my opinion...so get the bigger package deal if you can. The ease of cleaning the unit and bowls are a breeze. I bought this because my kitchen aid just couldn't handle the bread dough and bounced around on my counter (yes, we tried to fix it) . I am very happy about the suction cups that keep this bowl unit in place. I make a lot of cookies, mashed potatoes, mixing meatloaf to combine all ingredients and other things. I've only had it for a few days now, so I haven't made everything yet, but based on the reviews and the strength of this motor. I don't believe I will have a problem with it. This will stay on my counter for ease of using it often. I do wish they had an attachment that would clip on the lid cover that would drop the flour in the bowl without it being poured on the spinning attachments but other then that.....EXCELLENT UNIT!

This mixer is absolutely fantastic for making bread dough. I had always made my bread dough by hand, and when I decided to buy a mixer to do to for me, I first purchased a Kitchenaid mixer from Costco. I'm sure that the Kitchenaid does many things well, but bread dough is not one of them. Based on online reviews, I decided to give the Bosch Universal a try, even though it was quite a bit more expensive. Well, as all my friends and relatives could tell you, I have not stopped singing the praises of this mixer since receiving it. Its construction seems to be top quality. The pieces are all easy to wash, and assembly and disassembly is a snap. However, the really wonderful thing about this product is how well it works. It both mixes and kneads your bread dough, and at least with the recipes I use, no scraping of the bowl is necessary. You dump the ingredients in, turn it on, and about 10 minutes later, you have lovely dough. I usually put in all the ingredients except a cup or so of the flour, so I can add it slowly at the end to ensure just the right texture. But other than that, you just dump and go. Really, it is a wonderful product. You will not regret it if you bake a lot of bread.

I love this machine, makes holiday baking a snap! the whisks are fantastic and the mixer itself is a powertool in the kitchen! The value, weight and features are stellar. It has strong suction cups on the bottom keeping stable and in one place no matter what is getting mixed in the bowl. Such a time saver too!

I invested in this machine after my 4th professional stand up mixer no name mentioned (K.A) gave out on me. This Bosch mixer has by far WAY MORE POWER. Talk about easy to use, the extra attachments I did purchase separately because they did not offer a full package with e tra attachments. I am the underground baker, from strudel dough, nutroll dough, mega batches of cookies and treats I needed a machine that can keep up with me and I finally made the investment. This machine can make pasta, sausages, juices on top of everything else. I appreciate the top loading without having to pick up the heavy motor from my old stand up mixer in order to add additional ingredients. Easy pour from the bowl when it comes to cake batter too. Clean up is so easy. I also appreciate the dough spatula attachment to get all the way to the bottom. This is machine is a game changer.

I bake whole grain bread, at least once a week. Alas, my efforts proved too much for my Cuisinart stand mixer (which was purchased before I caught the bread bug). We chose that particular mixer because it had a more powerful motor than the KA Artisan, but still, over time, it began to labor and overheat. Eventually, it would shut down mid-knead, and wouldn't start again until it cooled off. I knew it was a matter of time, so off I went to find a powerful mixer that could withstand the heavy dough I was preparing. Of course, I first looked at the industry leader, the KA brand, specifically to its "Pro" line. Seemed plenty powerful, but yikes, the price. Still, I was willing to shell out the dough (so to speak) to get something that would last. Alas, the size of the mixer was such that I couldn't fit it into the spot where my previous mixer was stored. In reading the reviews, someone somewhere mentioned this Bosch Universal Plus, which I had never heard of before. Bosch, on the other hand, I know well. In addition to being a bread maker, I have done some woodworking as well, and have a number of Bosch power tools. They are outstanding in every way, so I figured I'd at least have a look at this. Well, the initial impression was: what the heck is this? This isn't a mixer. The design is certainly not in keeping with the overhead armature we all have come to know. Instead, the motor is beneath (and alongside!) the mixing bowl, and a vertical shaft extends upward. The reviews were great, and a quick YouTube search revealed that there were folks making as many as 9 loaves of whole wheat bread in a single batch. Since I only make 2 at a time, I figured surely this would work for me. And, it would fit on my counter. Given the Bosch reputation for quality and the good reviews, I pulled the trigger. Can I say: I love this machine. It is considerably quieter than my previous blender, but clearly has plenty of power (800W). I can mix up a batch of dough in about 25% less time than before, and the dough comes out beautifully. You might find that you need to modify your recipes slightly in terms of kneading or mixing time, because this machine does a pretty efficient job in less time. The dough hook is industrial-strength, and the mixing paddles that come with it do a great job with thinner batters and such. I honestly don't know why Bosch doesn't market this more aggressively (maybe they do so in Europe, but it the states, I've never seen one before). The bowl and attachments are easy to clean, another plus in my book. You can get a blender/food processor attachment as well, but I own a BlendTec blender so don't need that. If you're in the market for a powerful mixing appliance and don't mind thinking outside the box, you really ought to give this machine your consideration. Nope, I don't work for Bosch or have any relationship with them other than as a customer. But when I find a tool that exceeds my expectations, either in the woodshop or the kitchen, I don't mind bragging on it. The Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machine is, for my money, a wise investment. Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to take my Oat/Whole Wheat bread out of the oven!

Replaced my kitchen aid with this. Way better. More powerful, larger capacity, just as many attachments. I like that the attachments firmly attach, unlike the kitchen aid where they “stick out” from a small port. What I really like is that I can add things from the top, where as the kitchen aid is harder as the beaters are in the way. The bowl takes some getting used to to clean as larger, but that is just a learning curve. I do wish they included all the beater blades for this price point, as you do really need the cookie beaters and the bowl scrapers. I have used the bread hook to mix meatloaf, works wonders. Very light in comparison to the kitchen aid, but does not move when blending due to great suction cups. I do not make bread, as this is advertised as a great bread mixer. It can be used for everything else as well, not just bread. Highly recommend.

I bit the bullet and bought this after I broke a Kitchen-Aid mixer trying to make bagels. I wanted something that could mix bagel dough which is really stiff. Since I've used their power tools and love them, I figured I'd give their kitchen tools a try. Just like with other power tools, for something you use a lot, it's worth spending the money for quality. This mixer delivers. I can make bagels and bread, and it's great for making cookie dough (with the optional cookie beaters). The minuses - yes, it does get warm when working harder. Keep an eye on it, don't mix the dough for too long (you don't want to do that anyway, it doesn't take long to get the consistency you need with all that power). Take the middle section off the cover when you're doing dough - you shouldn't need it. Yes, it's a bit harder to get it to mix a dough for just one loaf - but most of my recipes are for two loaves (or one big boule) so that's not a problem. Cleaning is a bit involved, but it's a lot easier than say a food processor because the spindle in the middle detatches from the bowl. The pluses - Power all day long. Suction cup feet - I never have to worry about it "walking" across the countertop. Overall, an excellent mixer and did exactly what I needed it to do and more. A quality product I'm sure I'll have for years to come.