Hand Mixers

A hand-held electric mixer enables you to whisk, beat and cream ingredients, whilst avoiding the arm fatigue you usually encounter when using a standard whisk. It is also perfect for those tasks that need to be dealt with in situ, such as mixtures that need to be whisked in a bowl set over a pan of boiling water, or for those that are too small for a stand mixer or a food processor.

The hand mixer enables you to move the beating or whisking heads around easily, so that every part of the bowl is evenly mixed.

Choose a mixer with three speeds (high, medium and low) and a switch that is easy to change with a flick of the thumb. It should robust and durable, yet light enough to use comfortably for at least five minutes. You should also make sure that it comes with a selection of heads for whisking, beating and for mixing dough.