Bosch Universal Plus Mixer Review: Get the FULL Scoop, Is it Worth it?

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  • @MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953
    @MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    That's a great point about the small batches in the mixer. I have the Nutrimill Artiste (which is made by the same people but the less expensive mixer, with a lot more plastic, etc.) and its capacity is a bit lower than the Bosch, and I find that I do NOT like to knead just a 1-lb. loaf in it. I use it only for 2- and 3-lb. doughs because that is where it seems to do best. I COULD do more, but find 2 to 3 lbs. at a time much more user-friendly. The Artiste -- from many reports -- is NOT so good for making things other than bread (due to the paddles, etc. breaking and whatnot). But I only use it for bread doughs, pizza dough, rolls, etc. I do just about everything else by hand in a nice big ceramic bowl. The Artiste is around $300 now. I got my Nutrimill Wondermill electric grain mill (steel impact mixer; not stones) during Black Friday 2023 for under $200!). I love having the Artiste mixer because I do NOT like hand kneading! I didn't know when I would EVER be able to buy either one of those, but I am SO GLAD that I did...!!! Now I am in full-blown bread making mode and we never buy bread at the store anymore -- and my 69-year-old housemate seems to be getting real health improvements (such as no longer needed to use her walker around the house for the first time in over a year!).

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’s awesome! It’s wonderful to see the benefits of fresh ground flour and real food! Appreciate you watching.

  • @patriciasandiego3839
    @patriciasandiego3839 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TY for sharing the negative side, it is appreciated… Overall it sounds you’re happy.

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am happy with my mixer! It’s a work horse!

  • @janehonda4073
    @janehonda4073 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:30 - about a small batches
    9:44 - Cons
    14:18 - additional attachments (the deluxe version). 23:29 - shredder/slicer
    Thank you! Best review!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Appreciate you watching

  • @luannestrickland4199
    @luannestrickland4199 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for your honest feedback

  • @longarmsupplies
    @longarmsupplies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't tell you how many years I've had mine for. But you're lovely. You reminded me of how to use the parts...mine was the basic one and then I ordered part by part as I could afford and they didn't send instructions...LOL. FYI, my shredder is completely clear if that dates it. And nope, no squeaking. I was kinda considering downsizing mine but na, you're right. When the garden comes in, it's really handy. Haha, I had no idea about the cord storage...I thought mine just had a short cord.

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhhh nice! I’m glad I could help. I wonder why mine squeaks? Still a mystery.

  • @illiniwood
    @illiniwood 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Sounds like the motor brushes on your KitchenAid mixer need replacing. They are a wear item and are designed to be replaced. The first sign of bad motor brushes is loss of power while mixing and a slight burning smell along with sometimes a louder than normal electrical hum. Also, when ordering new brushes, be sure to order new gear grease as well. If it's never been done, you'll want to re-pack the gears with new grease. Be sure to remove as much as you can of the old grease first and clean out the outer silver grease catch ring. You'll need to get the gear grease made for KitchenAid mixers. It's food safe, whereas regular gear grease is not. I hope this helps.

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve repacked the grease on my kitchen aid. It’s enjoying retirement 😊

  • @AngiesPantry58
    @AngiesPantry58 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love my Bosch Universal Plus Mixer. Mine doesn't squeak. Love your review.

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh man… maybe i should call. It only squeaks with the shredder.

  • @valerieschluger
    @valerieschluger 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the thorough review. 😃

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊

  • @eileenpalumbo6578
    @eileenpalumbo6578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good review. I have the same mixer and you even taught me a few things! Thank you for sharing.

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhhh thank you! Appreciate you watching!

  • @thebrandenburgs4033
    @thebrandenburgs4033 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow this review was extremely helpful! My sourdough and other baked goods business is picking up so I’m researching a bigger and better mixer. Thanks so much!!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhhhh I’m so happy to hear that. If you decide to pull the trigger be sure to use my link k and code to get a $20 discount. KMBAKERS20 😊 .Appreciate you watching!

  • @lindaweckerly5232
    @lindaweckerly5232 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got mine & love your videos!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhhhh thanks! Enjoy your mixer, I just got the ice cream maker attachment! Loving it💕!

  • @karenfleming1500
    @karenfleming1500 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much just got mine!!
    I’m so excited

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! Enjoy!

    • @nancycurtis488
      @nancycurtis488 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get the stainless bowl. Nancy Bosch user since 1980……I LOVE it!

    • @nancycurtis488
      @nancycurtis488 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have every attachment that has been available since 1980 including every instruction manual that has been published since 1980 also….including the vegetables peeler bowl and my original ice cream maker….I think I have 14 attachments all together. I LOVE my Bosch.

  • @abuali-hw8te
    @abuali-hw8te 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank You really ❤ you learnt me how to use it well especially each attachments .Love Youuuu for helping 😊

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So glad i could help. Appreciate you watching. 😊

  • @mlang3066
    @mlang3066 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why not call the hotline for Bosch and ask about wether the squeaking is normal or not. I have an electric Italian tomato mill, and it squeaks, which I was told was normal. Thank you for sharing all the instructions. I just ordered the full bundle with Ice cream maker and blender too! So looking forward to it arriving.

  • @smflyboy
    @smflyboy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review thx! It must be very sturdy if you use it that much for that long! I’m just about to purchase one but deciding between the white plastic or the stainless steel version. I really prefer the white, but some people say you need the stainless to make meringue. Have you ever made meringue with yours? Thanks again! I’m so excited lol!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello! I’ve not made merengue, I’m wondering the reason why stainless is better. I like the idea of the bottom drive bowl myself, without the center column. Though I have read the stainless steel bowl is not dishwasher safe. I hope my review helps with your decision. Please consider using my link and discount code when you decide to pull the trigger. 😊
      Use my code KMBAKERS20 for $20 off nutrimill.com/KOWALSKIMOUNTAIN
      Appreciate you watching.

    • @smflyboy
      @smflyboy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KowalskiMountain thank you I sure will. Evidently, any kinds of oils, fats, etc...even the most minuscule amount will prevent the meringue from stiffing up and fluffing. Since plastic is porous (which seems counterintuitive), it can hold tiny amounts of fat, oil, grease, etc...from previous use. Stainless does not possess this characteristic. To be honest...I'm not going to let meringue make my decision haha...I'm going for the white. I discovered that you can buy the stainless bowl separately and use it on the white base. Problems solved! Thanks for the reply!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@smflyboyvery interesting! Personally I’d love a second bowl! Great decision! Hope you enjoy your mixer!

    • @naptimeseamstress
      @naptimeseamstress 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great review! And, yes, my shredder attachment squeaks, too!! I've put some veg (or olive) oil on the part (one of the the gray post parts) that I thought was squeaking, but it only helped for the first block of cheese-shredding. It's still a fab machine.
      I also got scratches on the center column, and had some issues with dough getting inside the center column, so they sent me a stainless steel (European-style), no center column, bowl. It does a great job with massive amounts of my fresh-milled breads. But I haven't figured out the secret to getting the dough to clean the sides of that stainless steel bowl. Maybe because it's stainless steel it won't? 🤷
      The European-style bowl is definitely easier to wash, and I do more bread making than anything else, so it's fine for me.
      Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your video.😊

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhhh thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness!! I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one with a squeaking issue. I would love a stainless steel bowl… that’s amazing they sent to you as a replacement. Appreciate you watching!

  • @theresabekessy7510
    @theresabekessy7510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very thorough, thank you!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

  • @tinasackett5694
    @tinasackett5694 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for this great review and the discount code. Cant wait to tey it out!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad it was helpful! Enjoy your new mixer!

  • @jojosbigsis
    @jojosbigsis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for a very honest review. You managed to answer all of my questions !!…..you went above and beyond explaining for each problem. I do own one of the largest Kitchen AIDS ……but have seen people using this one for bread making…….and had wondered if it would be worth it to invest in the Bosch, just for bread…..I think it is….and that’s because of you!……by the by…..you talked about Black Forest Cake (my fav) and I just found out last week that to stabilize whipped cream…..one tbsp vanilla pudding (dry mix) into one cup whipping cream
    The squeak doesn’t sound good at all. Could you phone Bosch before warranty is up?

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad my review was helpful! I love my mixer…. Worth every penny! I hope you’ll use my affiliate link when you decide to pull the trigger…. I have a code KMBAKERS20 to save an extra $20. During the current Mother’s Day sale, the code can be combined with the sale price. Appreciate you watching! 😊 Happy Baking

  • @ChristianSouthernGirl
    @ChristianSouthernGirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for such a well thought out & complete review after a year! It answered all of the questions I had, lid, pros & cons, use, extra attachments, if you still liked it, value, & if worth the cost ...wonderful review. I was thinking of getting this mixer for my daughter for her high school graduation this year. She is going to go to baking school & I thought this would be an absolutely wonderful 1st mixer for her. To practice at home, and make bigger batches if needed. (I want one too. 😂 Amazing!) I am going to show her your review once she gets it to help her in use. Thank you!
    Oh and the side swiper cleaning attachment blew my mind! 🤯 Genious!

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhhh I’m so glad it was helpful! I think she’ll live the mixer. Be sure to use my link and code to get an additional discount. KMBAKERS20.

    • @ChristianSouthernGirl
      @ChristianSouthernGirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KowalskiMountain I will!

  • @judykashmark3700
    @judykashmark3700 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t know if anyone has told you this, but in the instructions on the Bosch website said Before you put the small piece into the top of the dispenser lid, you should oil it a bit. I didn’t see this until after I put mine together and mine squeaks a little bit too. If I can ever figure out how to get that piece out of the lid, I’ll try oiling it. I’ve oiled it with it in the lid, but it doesn’t seem to help. 🤷‍♀️

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What piece are we talking about, on the shredder?

  • @exielaws8416
    @exielaws8416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    absolutely the best information and review

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhhhh thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching.

  • @AQUANOMY
    @AQUANOMY 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any thoughts for a small pastry shop kitchen aid commercial 8qrt or Bosch universal?

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My sister has the larger kitchen aid and is pleased with it. She annually makes monster cookies which is a huge batch…. I personally don’t have experience to compare.

  • @billbarber8
    @billbarber8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    buying the Ankarsrum after watching this.

  • @tracydevereaux4859
    @tracydevereaux4859 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi my family is kowalskis .. my mom is Shirley Devereaux

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Small world. Nice to meet you Shirley. Appreciate you watching

  • @Harphoney
    @Harphoney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hey lady, be happy with this mixer , sounds like your finding things wrong with it. I’ve had mine and attachments plus tons of extras for years. Just use to have the stainless steel bowl and I gave it to a niece and got the plastic one, it’s way better. I leave the stem in the bowl when I wash the bowl, and periodically I will pop it out and wash it. The bowl and attachments are so simple to wash lol! I have and never will put this in a dishwasher ever! Enjoy this wonderful machine and stop unnecessarily picking it apart! Kitchen aid is crap in comparison js

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      It’s a review… I love my machine but a thoughtful review picks apart an appliance so people can make an educated choice. It’s an expensive purchase that should be made with all the facts.

    • @Harphoney
      @Harphoney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is a reason it’s an expensive machine, it will last years, the amount of product it can mix with ease is incredible. I have the sausage stuffer and have put through hundreds of Lbs of meat and my Bosch never bucked out once, still going strong. I’d say to people don’t waste your money on kitchen aid or anything cheaper. The Bosch cookware is a real bonus to the home cook. You will never have to buy other pots ever. They will last your life time and beyond. ❤

    • @patcarlin7313
      @patcarlin7313 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great review. Thanks for your honest review. I need to compare this to the Nutrimill models. I would use for primarily baking and love my Kitchen Aid. Was going to purchase for black Fri, but most are sold out. So now I’ll have to wait for the next sale.

    • @GodLine24
      @GodLine24 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KowalskiMountain i absolutely love your honest review of each piece of this expensive kitchen investment, excellent review😊

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @GodLine24 thank you! Appreciate you watching!

  • @amsturgill222
    @amsturgill222 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cookie paddle looks like a cookie cutter. 😊

    • @KowalskiMountain
      @KowalskiMountain  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good tip… thanks for watching!