The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is a stand mixer unlike any other and it offers an incredible amount of quality throughout. Thanks to its unique design, it can output far more power than most mixers, allowing it to perform any task with ease and it specialises in kneading large batches of dough.
As far as stand mixers go, the Ankarsrum Assistent Original is one of the most powerful around, and it packs a hefty 1500-watt motor. This is only possible thanks to its unique design that works by spinning the mixing bowl instead of the tools, removing the common risk of gears being stripped if too much force is applied to them.
Thanks to this incredible power and torque at its disposal, the Ankarsrum is able to shine with notoriously demanding tasks such as kneading dense bread doughs. It can even be used for large batch loads and, at its maximum capacity, it can work with up to 5kg of dough at a time to produce enough for 6 full-sized loaves of bread.
Beyond its raw power, the Ankarsrum also proves very easy to control through a pair of dials on its front panel. The right-hand dial is used to control the rotation speed of the bowl and grants access to 8 available levels. These allow for mixtures to be processed to varying degrees of strength depending on the recipe.
Meanwhile, the left-hand dial is used to turn the motor on or off and when twisted around further it can be used to activate an inbuilt timer. This timer can be set for any length up to 12 minutes and will automatically shut the motor off upon completion, allowing the Assistent Original to work without direct supervision.
To facilitate its versatility, the Ankarsrum Assistent is equipped with a range of useful accessories, including a:
By using varying combinations of these accessories, the Ankarsrum can be used to complete a wide range of mixing tasks, from kneading large amounts of bread or pizza dough to beating together batters or cookie mixtures. This flexibility allows it to come in handy for almost any baking recipe, saving a lot of time when compared to a manual approach.
Plus, as an added bonus, Ankarsrum also produces a range of optional accessories and attachments that can be purchased with the Assistent Original to further increase its versatility. These include options such as pasta rollers, a meat grinder and even an ice cream maker.
Alongside its impressive performance and accessories, the Ankarsrum is also built to a standard rarely seen in this day and age. Many of the accessories, especially those that see the most use, are made of stainless steel, allowing them to hold up for a long time without experiencing any significant wear.
Additionally, even the parts that aren’t made of stainless steel are made of high-quality BPA-free plastics. Not only does this ensure that they won’t leach chemicals if they heat up, but it also gives them a boost in durability when compared to cheaper plastics.
The high standard of build quality also continues down to the base and supporting elements. The base itself is made of die-cast aluminium, keeping it scratch-resistant without making it too heavy. Then the dials and tool arm are made from polished aluminium, helping them to handle heavy user interactions without any visible degradation.
One of the nicest parts of the Ankarsrum Assistent is its heritage and it originally dates back to 1937. Since then a bit has changed, but the fundamental design and style has remained the same through the decades while incorporating some new features along the way.
Another thing that hasn’t changed over the years is the country of manufacture and despite the growing trend to move everything to China, the Ankarsrum is still made entirely in Sweden.
