But those laborious days are behind me now that I have the Ankarsrum Assistent mixer on my counter. The Swedish-made Assistent has been around in various forms since the 1930s, and has gained traction ...

You wouldn't notice it was small (especially given that it can ... Alongside the compact main body, you’ll get a mixer, dough hook, whisk, and splash guard. Even though all the parts felt ...

The 3.5-litre mixing bowl was a bit small in comparison to others ... the hook caught the lot and made a lovely smooth dough. This sleek mixer, £80, would make a great addition for a cook ...

Inside the box, I found the mixer itself, four-litre mixing bowl, balloon whisk, dough hook and beater ... This makes it more suited for small to medium batches, but if you’re looking for ...