The Smeg Retro Stand Mixer: Perfect Accessories for Baking & Cooking
The perfect accessory for baking & cooking in a retro kitchen: The Smeg Stand Mixer. Discover it now in the Mykitchens Magazine.
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Iconic 1950s retro design paired with practical functions that make mixing batter, whipping cream, and preparing meat easier—that is the Smeg stand mixer. It makes a beautiful design statement in the kitchen, is available in a wide range of (colorful) shades, and impresses with a host of accessories, high-quality materials, and practical features. Read more in our magazine to find out exactly what it can do and why it is a great addition to your kitchen.
The Smeg Retro Stand Mixer
Kneading, stirring, slicing, chopping, grating, rolling, and much more. The Smeg stand mixer is a beloved kitchen helper for tedious tasks that would otherwise require manual effort and muscle power. In addition to its practical functions, it also looks incredibly stylish and, with its retro design, is an absolute eye-catcher in the kitchen.
✓ Iconic 50s-style design: With its colorful retro design, the kitchen machine becomes a beautiful design object in the kitchen.
✓ Versatile kitchen helper: Whether kneading, stirring, whipping cream, grating vegetables, or making pasta, ice cream, and meat dishes – this kitchen appliance is a true all-rounder.
✓ Expandable with a wide range of accessories: Look forward to plenty of accessories, such as a pasta roller, meat grinder, vegetable slicer, and ice cream maker attachment.
- Device Type: Stand Mixer
- Series: 50's Style
- Models: SMF03, SMF04, SMF05
- Function: Kitchen helper for kneading, stirring, slicing, pasta making, etc.
- Colors: Black, White, Cream, Grey, Red, Cadillac Pink, Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, ...
- Dimensions: 40.5 cm wide / 4.8-liter capacity
- Speed Levels: 1-10
The kitchen machines in comparison
Here in the table you can see the biggest differences between the Smeg kitchen machines.
| Model | Color of footer | Watt |
| SMF03 | Color | 800 |
| SMF04 | Silver | 800 |
| SMF05 | Color | 1000 |
Who is the Smeg stand mixer right for?
Of course, the Smeg stand mixer isn't for everyone; some might prefer a KitchenAid model or a machine with a built-in cooking function. So, here are a few recommendations regarding who might really get the most out of the Smeg stand mixer.
- Home bakers
- Design enthusiasts
- Pasta and ice cream lovers
- Anyone who appreciates a wide range of accessories
Functions: Everything you can do with the Smeg food processor
It's a versatile kitchen helper: knead dough for cakes, pizza, or pasta, chop vegetables, grate cheese and chocolate, and whip cream and egg whites—all this and more is possible with the Smeg food processor. An overview.
Kneading & mixing
The primary function is, of course, kneading and mixing. The dough hook is the most important attachment for bread, pizza, cakes, and pasta. The flat beater is ideal for working with cake batters and icings.
Whipping cream and egg whites
Whip cream until stiff; egg whites or other aerated mixtures can easily be prepared using the stand mixer's whisk attachment.
Slicing and grating vegetables
Whether slicing, grating, or chopping—a food processor makes it easy to process various vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, or potatoes.
Making Your Own Pasta
Whether it’s homemade tortellini, ravioli, or spaghetti—with pasta attachments for your kitchen machine, you can easily make your own pasta.
Make your own ice cream
Turn your kitchen machine into an ice cream maker and easily create ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt at home.
Preparing meat
For sausages and other meat preparations, there is a suitable meat grinder attachment for the kitchen machine.
Accessories for the Smeg Stand Mixer
Now let's take a look at the accessories that Smeg offers for cooking and baking with their stand mixer. The accessories are divided into standard accessories (which are included with the stand mixer) and optional accessories (available for purchase separately).
Included with the Smeg Stand Mixer:
- Aluminum Dough Hook: For mixing and kneading yeast dough (e.g., for bread, pasta, and pizza).
- Stainless Steel Whisk: For whipping and mixing liquids and semi-liquids (e.g., for creams & sauces).
- Aluminum Flat Beater: For mixing and combining dry and wet ingredients (e.g., for batters & glazes).
- Flexible Edge Beater: For mixing doughs and soft batters (available as standard on some models).
- Splash Guard with Ingredient Feeder: Helps keep the mixing process splash-free and makes it easier to add ingredients (available as standard on some models).
Recipes for the Smeg Stand Mixer
Now, let's show you how to bring all of this to life with some delicious recipe ideas. These recipes for the Smeg stand mixer are so tasty, we just couldn't keep them to ourselves!
Cheese-Filled Ravioli
Accessories: Pasta roller, whisk, mixer attachment, frying pan.
For the ravioli dough, mix 200 g durum wheat semolina with 100 g flour and three eggs, then roll out using the pasta roller on setting 7. For the cheese filling, blend 150 g Pecorino, an equal amount of Parmesan, and 100 g cream cheese using the whisk attachment, then fill the ravioli. Boil the filled ravioli for about 5 minutes. Finally, toss them in a pan with lemon zest, sage, rosemary, and a little butter.
Strawberry Ice Cream
Accessories: Ice cream maker attachment, immersion blender.
Place the ice cream maker attachment in the freezer for approximately 18 hours to chill. To make the strawberry ice cream, heat 180 ml whole milk, 100 g sugar, and 80 ml cream in a saucepan, and stir in 30 g skimmed milk powder. Puree 210 g strawberries and add them to the mixture, then process everything in the ice cream maker attachment on the lowest setting for about 20 minutes.
Sausages
Equipment: Meat grinder, pot, frying pan or griddle.
For the filling, cut approximately 800 g of pork into small pieces and grind using the medium plate of the meat grinder. Season with salt and pepper, add 375 ml of white wine, mix well, and refrigerate for about 12 hours. Then, use a sausage stuffer to form the sausages. Divide the sausages into four pieces and coil each one onto a wooden skewer. Fry for approximately 8–10 minutes per side. Wash and boil 600 g of potatoes until tender, then toss with chopped herbs (thyme, chives, parsley, and basil), vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.
More ice cream recipes
We have put together even more refreshing ice cream recipes for you in the magazine, using the Smeg stand mixer and the ice cream maker attachment.
Smeg 50's Style – The Perfect Kitchen Appliances for the Retro Kitchen
The Italian brand Smeg delivers the perfect kitchen appliances for your retro kitchen. Small appliances like toasters and kettles, as well as the FAB refrigerator and Fiat 500 freezer, all radiate a nostalgic flair while cooking. Instantly recognizable with their (round) shapes and bold colors, the Smeg 50's Style is a true eye-catcher in any room! Vibrant colors (such as Cadillac Pink, which evokes memories of strawberry ice cream) are its "signature." The design is rounded off (literally) with many details and highlights. From time to time, these designer kitchen appliances even transform into a canvas for famous artists and designers. For example, the design duo Dolce & Gabbana for Smeg has created special editions, such as the "Sicily is my Love" small appliances collection.
About the Smeg Brand
Smeg is an Italian design brand known for its high-quality and unique kitchen appliances. The product range includes refrigerators, freestanding stoves, cooktops, and range hoods, as well as small kitchen devices like toasters, kettles, coffee machines, and more. One of the key features of the Smeg brand is its distinctive design, which sets it apart from other brands. Smeg collaborates with renowned designers, such as Dolce & Gabbana, to create exceptional products. The brand is also famous for its special edition items, such as the retro fridge featuring Mickey Mouse or Peanuts motifs, released in celebration of the characters’ anniversaries. Additionally, Smeg offers a variety of appliances in the iconic 1950s retro style, including refrigerators and freestanding stoves. Founded in 1948 in Northern Italy, the company is now led by the third generation of the family.
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