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Camilla Sharman

Smeg’s newest retro stand mixer gives KitchenAid a run for its money — here’s why it won me over

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Smeg SMF05 stand mixer.

I always get excited when I get the opportunity to test a kitchen appliance, especially if it is one of the best stand mixers. It also means that I don’t have an excuse to make fresh homemade bread and delicious cake. Because, of course, the ultimate test is in the eating.

Smeg has just launched two new stand mixers, the SMF04 and the SMF05, and I got the chance to try the SMF05. I’ve already tested Smeg’s previous incarnation, the SMF03, and I was impressed with its performance, giving it a 4-star rating. However, this time Smeg has pumped up the power to 1000W, an extra 200W on the SMF03. I also loved its retro look, which the latest model continues to champion, but is the newest Smeg stand mixer more than just eye candy in the kitchen?

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