"If I could only recommend one appliance to bakers, the Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer is what I'd choose."

Right now, you can save $170 on the KitchenAid’s Artisan 5.5-quart bowl-lift stand mixer. That means you pay $279 — a 37% saving on the $449 list price. The offer is available directly on KitchenAid’s website, and beats anything we’ve found on Amazon.

If you’ve dabbled in baking at all, chances are you’ve heard of the KitchenAid stand mixer. A longtime staple in both home and commercial baking, these durable, versatile appliances make easy work of many cooking and baking tasks.