Love the smell of freshly-baked bread but hate the idea of kneading dough by hand? The KitchenAid Stand Mixer takes all the mystery out of the bread-making process, thanks to the dough hook attachment which is designed to knead, stretch and mix yeast dough without you having to lift a finger. The mixer features 10 optimised speeds to deliver more precise results with virtually no power loss between the motor and attachments, while 59 touchpoints around the bowl ensure that your ingredients will be evenly mixed throughout.

Fresh, homemade pasta is so satisfying to tuck into. The KitchenAid stand mixer makes creating your favourite pasta dishes much easier, without the need for a pasta machine. After kneading pasta dough in the mixing bowl, simply switch to a pasta attachment to roll and cut your pasta. Great for days when you’re feeling a little fancy, or when you want to make big batches to store in the freezer.

On a really hot day, how about treating yourself and your household to delicious and refreshing homemade ice cream? You can do so in minutes with the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment. Have fun experimenting with all kinds of flavour combinations with your favourite ingredients, from classic chocolate, vanilla or strawberry to unique ones like sea salt caramel, lychee and more. A tip to keeping your ice cream really cold? Freeze the mixing bowl overnight.

Baking is a science, and human error can sometimes make or break a recipe. Take the guesswork (and effort) out of weighing and sifting ingredients with the Sifter + Scale attachment that lets you do both at once, saving you countertop space too. The sifter automatically incorporates ingredients gradually into the mixing bowl 4.8 L stainless steel mixing bowl, while a built-in weighing machine measures ingredients precisely.

Not a fan of processed sausages and ham, but the kids do? Control what goes into your meats by creating your own homemade sausages and patties with the meat grinder attachment. To prevent the mixture from getting heated up, it’s good to use meat that’s not been totally defrosted yet, so it’s still quite frozen. Psst, you can also shred chicken or pork easily by using the regular paddle attachment, no forks needed.

Continue reading for more handy KitchenAid gadgets that can help you save time in the kitchen:

From pureeing baby food to whipping up smoothies and soup, turn to the KitchenAid 2 Speed Hand Blender 5KHB1231G that offers convenience and effort-free blending. It’s also quiet, thanks to an advanced motor, and comes with a 700-ml BPA-free blending jar that doubles up as a storage container. Plus, it’s available in five different colours like Lavender Cream and Guava Glaze! At $119 (UP $169).

With 11 speed settings (and pulse function), power up your next meal with the KitchenAid Powerplus Blender 5KSB8270B that makes healthy, nutritious eating a breeze. It works to blitz even the toughest ingredients like frozen fruits and fibrous veggies easily, and its 1.6-litre BPA-free Thermal Control Jar can blend and heat soup in just five minutes. At $1,499 (UP $1,999).

Take the load off chopping, slicing and even shredding ingredients with the compact but powerful KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor Plus 5KFP0719. Three speed options (high, low and pulse) make all the cutting and slicing more precise, and it comes with four different blades and discs for more versatile prep work. Coming soon, price unavailable.

Enhance your afternoon tea break with a refreshing cold-brewed cuppa made with KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker KCM4212SX. It slowly steeps coffee grounds or tea leaves over 12 to 24 hours, giving you a smoother, richer and more satisfying drink whenever you want. It can make up to 14 servings at a time too, so break it out when you have guests coming over. At $199 (UP $259).