I did something... I BOUGHT A KENWOOD!

[@janerobison]

I'm so happy and excited for you. I know how I felt when I got my KMix ...... You got a Titanium Patissier ! Woo Hoo. Can't wait to see you baking with it ! Congratulations on your graduation as well.

[@theunicook2604]

Thanks! Yes I'm super excited about it :-)

[@live2learn007]

Thanks for sharing this unboxing, informative and many congrats, you look really happy :), well done!

[@sarahr306]

I can see how excited you are, i can't wait to order mine. Thanks for the review.

[@carolynschmid911]

Wow! That is awesome! I know you're loving it!

[@tarak6]

Wow!! in English!! I have been looking a video English from last night but couldn't find one and today luckily I just found you!! thank you so much for everything and congratulation on new machine as well as on your graduation. I am so happy and excited for you. My Kenwood machine smoked a little last night and so I thought I will have to buy new one! but guess what! I noticed a little safety switch, I pressed that and tried it this morning and it works!! well I saved little one thousand pounds for now but of course I will see all your future video and will make a decision for when I am ready for new one! Thank you once again.

[@theunicook2604]

Haha amazing lucky you! You can hang on a little longer before having to invest in something new! I like the Kenwood I have, especially the food processor and blender attachments. The actual stand mixer is sometimes annoying, I actually thing sometimes it is too big... If I am trying to make small amounts of sth (e.g. whisking just 1-2 egg whites for meringues or beating the butter for a buttercream) the whisk doesn't reach down far enough - so I need to use my hand mix instead. Plus, I also don't think the warming function for proofing bread dough works particularly well, although I haven't tried it that often yet so maybe that will still get better when I figure that out more. So definitely pros and cons to the machine.

[@handoromper7987]

@@theunicook2604 How are you feeling about the Stand Mixer now? If you had the chance to return it and get your money back would you? Not sure if you have found out yet, but your mixer came with a spanner that is used to adjust the height of your whisk, so you can drop it down to just barely touching the bowl. Just curious as I am seriously thinking of buying one tomorrow, but not really sure that I would get the use out of it.

[@theunicook2604]

@@handoromper7987 Hi Hando! Sorry for the late reply! I hope it's not too late! Wow - I never knew! I'll have to check out the spanner to see if I can drop the height a little, as I'd say that's my one main issue with it. If you are making small quantities, i.e. just whisking one egg or making small amounts of buttercream, I find the whisk doesn't reach the bottom of the bowl so I either have to hold it or give up and use the hand whisk instead. So I'll definitely have to give it a go! I'm also not entirely convinced that the proofing function works very well, I usually just revert to old habits of proving in the oven (off) with steam... I do really like the in-built scales though and love my blender and food processor attachments. They are super handy! I'd say it really depends what you want to use the whisk for. If it's mainly for home baking in small quantities I'd probably opt for a Kitchen Aid instead. They are cheaper and also really good (I have one at my family home that I have used for years).

[@handoromper7987]

@@theunicook2604 Thanks for the reply 👍I did get it and love it. I found the heating very slow if you melt chocolate, and the mix even on the lowest setting is very fast. The spanner was not included in my one so I don't think it comes with one anymore. I bought the mincer attachment and the blender glass bowl, I get a free Food processor attachment that you send away to get. Very happy with it. Agree with you on small mixing, it's like driving a Semi trailer to the local shop for a paper 🤣 Glad you're happy with it, and congratulations on your graduation.

[@theunicook2604]

@@handoromper7987 Aw that sounds great! I am yet to try the chocolate melting function! Will do that next time I am melting chocolate! And I'll also go check my box for that spanner... XD

[@dallen521]

Might I ask if you are still using the Kenwood as much as you thought you would? Is there anything you don’t use? I.e. the blender or processor? Do you regret buying the Kenwood and wish you had bought a different Kenwood or Kitchen Sid, or whatever? What do you find yourself using the Kenwood for the most? How often do you use it? Can you tell I want one? I inherited my mums 1962 A701, which I had refurbished. Unfortunately it needs repairs again. The cost of repairs will be about as much as buying the basic Titanium Patissier. So, I can not decide what to go for. For me it’s mainly the dough hook that is important. Mind you, the pasta tools look tempting.

[@theunicook2604]

Hi there and sorry for the late reply! Haha yes - who wouldn't want one though? I have had mine for a year and a half now and I use it quite a lot, especially for making cakes and bread. I would say, however, that the machine is not great for making small quantities (e.g. whisking 1 egg white) as the whisk doesn't reach far enough down to actually whisk it properly. I've had the same problem with small amounts of cake batter, but found that I can get around it by not locking the bowl in place and holding it up slightly (which does mean you have to stand there and watch it which may defeat the purpose haha!). I love the in-built weighing scale function and use it all the time, the heating/bread proving function is not good at all in my opinion and I never use it. I love the attachments (liquidiser and food processor) and use them a lot especially for making pastry or for cooking. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@dallen521]

@@theunicook2604 Hiya, and thank you for responding. I have my mothers A701 from 1962. I had it refurbished a number of years ago. It needs refurbishing again (gear box and electronics). I have loads of accessories for it. It looks like the costs for repairs would be about the same as a new machine. I just can not decide what to do. For me, I would use the machine mainly for dough. (bread, buns, rolls, pizzas). I actually like the heating setting, which would be great for proofing dough (I hope). The scales, funnily enough, do not interest me as much. Since I have so many attachments for the A701, I think I may just spend the money fixing it. Problem is, it is really difficult to get the mechanism to rotate slowly. It is also incredibly noisy.

[@theunicook2604]

@@dallen521 Like I said I am not entirely convinced by the warming/proofing function but will be honest that I haven't tried it much. Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

[@usa2224]

How much do you buyed this machine

[@abdulmajidzubailah9576]

Thanks a lot for the video! Since you've had the machine for 9 months now, would you recommend it? And how is it holding up?

[@theunicook2604]

Hi there! I do still really like it! Sometimes if you are using it for small quantities (i.e. whisking one egg white) the bowl is too big and the whisk doesn't reach the bottom in order to whisk it. I have found ways around it though (you can just hold the bowl up slightly it doesn't have to be locked in). The bread proofing function is slightly meh, but I really like the in-built scales and love the food processor and liquidizer attachments. Hope that helps!

[@abdulmajidzubailah9576]

@@theunicook2604 thanks a lot for the quick response! Glad you like it. Would you say going for the chef baker xl, which has the built in scale function without the proofing function a better deal overall since it's a lot more affordable? I don't really care for the blender/foodprocessor attachments as i already have separate ones.

[@theunicook2604]

@@abdulmajidzubailah9576 Like I said from my experience the proofing function isn't brilliant. So yes, perhaps you should go for the chef baker xl instead. I obviously have never used that one so don't know a lot about it though.

[@abdulmajidzubailah9576]

@@theunicook2604 also the chef baker xl comes with 2 bowls, 7 liters and 4.7liters, so that might Remedy the whisking problem, thanks for your response. Wish you a pleasant day!

[@theunicook2604]

@@abdulmajidzubailah9576 Sounds great! Let me know how you find it!

[@he15rgp81]

Belated Congratulations on your graduation, (12 Months On) I watched this stunning "Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer unboxing Vlog” As I aslo Bought Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer myself on the 19th of November 2022 and it arrived, Today, 22-11-22 ( love the date it arrived) I am and have viewing lots of Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer unboxing vlogs as I really what to calm down from My New Unit Arriving and Like yourself Its a Considered Purchase But One I have weighted quite some time to make as I wanted Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL Stand Mixer As I really wanted to buy This Kenwood for a life time of Baking. And I know by viewing so many Vlogs in the past and present Its going to be worth every penny though I a Not Brave enough to be Vloging my unboxing. Bless you for showing the bread making first in your stunning Vlog Its one thing A really wanted to see as Its One of the main Resons for my Purchase ❣I know how excited you felt & feel ……….Now I am Of To To OPEN MY BOX !!! Edited to add: Kindest Regards @HE15RGP

[@theunicook2604]

Hi there! Thank you so much and sorry for the late reply! That's amazing, hope you are happy with it and have baked something nice with it already!

[@he15rgp81]

​@@theunicook2604 Its still in the box ready for My Only Christmas present to myself Opening, On 25th Of December 2022 and I am stocking up on lots of good stuff and a few extras bakewar ect, Too complete my new hobby in 2023. Bread will be my main first day baking and A bakewell Tart and lots of cookies and madeira cake,. Even just getting everything in place for christmas on onwards, has filled me with Joyful heart warming Thoughts. Thanks for the reply and never say sorry Your reply was worth the wait, Have A Stunning Festive season and a stunning 2023 @TheUniCook Kindest regards Raymond Psaila @HE15RGP ❣

[@theunicook2604]

@@he15rgp81 Sounds amazing! Hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@he15rgp81]

@@theunicook2604 Bless you, I am 68 as the new years arrives and I outlived all my family and I am a reclusive soul. It’s is how things are so no pity please, can I ask how long did your prove you first bread for in the mixer 820g will be my first loaf mix ?

[@theunicook2604]

@@he15rgp81 I can't remember exactly but as a rough guide you should wait until the dough has doubled in size. That usually takes 1-2 hours at room temperature but if you use the proofing function and it works it may be faster. Just keep an eye on it😀