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I used to encounter this issue all the time with my KitchenAid Professional stand mixer: ingredients would clump at the bottom and walls of the bowl, especially when I was creaming butter or mixing dry ingredients. I’d stop the mixer, scrape it down, and still end up with stubborn patches that didn’t mix in.
Then my sister (who bakes way more than I do) suggested I try a flex edge beater for my 6-quart mixer, and what a difference! It’s like a regular flat beater but with a silicone edge that scrapes the sides and bottom of the bowl as it mixes. No more stopping to scrape by hand, and no more hidden flour bombs in the batter.
If you’re dealing with the same issue, it’s a simple swap that makes mixing so much easier. And if you’re using a smaller 4.5 or 5-quart KitchenAid mixer? Good news: there’s a flex edge beater scraper for that, too.
Ingredients sticking to the bowl can be a real pain, but the right tool can make all the difference.
Whether you’re working with a 4.5-, 5-, or 6-quart mixer, choose a flex edge beater that fits your bowl size, and enjoy smoother, easier mixing. It has saved me time and annoyance.