I was wondering if the whisk attachment is desirable or needed, for example, to whip cream? Or if you have one, do use use it and for what?
165621
I don't think I would ever use a whisk... and I use this thing for a lot of stuff. I make protein drink smoothies, even with ice, although I've heard that crushing ice may shorten the life of the blender. I make salad dressings and puree my husband's soups right in his soup mug. I've mashed potatoes with it, but I like my potatoes pretty stiff and it labored a bit with that job. It's not an all-purpose tool, it's great at what it does, but I still need a mixer. But... probably not a stand blender. I love it cuz I can zoom together my protein drink, whir it around in a mug with a little soapy water in it, run it under the faucet, and it goes back in the drawer.
165622
I don't think I would ever use a whisk... and I use this thing for a lot of stuff. I make protein drink smoothies, even with ice, although I've heard that crushing ice may shorten the life of the blender. I make salad dressings and puree my husband's soups right in his soup mug. I've mashed potatoes with it, but I like my potatoes pretty stiff and it labored a bit with that job. It's not an all-purpose tool, it's great at what it does, but I still need a mixer. But... probably not a stand blender. I love it cuz I can zoom together my protein drink, whir it around in a mug with a little soapy water in it, run it under the faucet, and it goes back in the drawer. I don't think I would ever use a whisk... and I use this thing for a lot of stuff. I make protein drink smoothies, even with ice, although I've heard that crushing ice may shorten the life of the blender. I make salad dressings and puree my husband's soups right in his soup mug. I've mashed potatoes with it, but I like my potatoes pretty stiff and it labored a bit with that job. It's not an all-purpose tool, it's great at what it does, but I still need a mixer. But... probably not a stand blender. I love it cuz I can zoom together my protein drink, whir it around in a mug with a little... » Read More I don't think I would ever use a whisk... and I use this thing for a lot of stuff. I make protein drink smoothies, even with ice, although I've heard that crushing ice may shorten the life of the blender. I make salad dressings and puree my husband's soups right in his soup mug. I've mashed potatoes with it, but I like my potatoes pretty stiff and it labored a bit with that job. It's not an all-purpose tool, it's great at what it does, but I still need a mixer. But... probably not a stand blender. I love it cuz I can zoom together my protein drink, whir it around in a mug with a little soapy water in it, run it under the faucet, and it goes back in the drawer. « Show Less
165623
The whisk attachment is perfect for whipping cream, but it is not heavy duty. For other things than cream, or big quantities, I use my stand mixer.
165624
I don't have the whisk attachment, I use the main attachment to scramble eggs, make malts, puree. I have used it to whi cream putting it in a chilled deep bowl
79949
The beater blade attachment is the open flat paddle style that works great for cake batter and most things like that. I find myself using the whisk attachment more often just as a matter of preference.
1306731
I've found that it works great for mixing cake batters, though I have not tried it with thicker consistencies like brownies. I suspect the whisk tines may be too small for heavier things like cookie & bread dough. Cakes are great!
307883
A wire whisk is generally used for making whipped cream and egg white meringue. It's also good for mixing cakes and other quick breads.
1135264
I think it is included for Western markets. It can be used to scoop out Match in order to add to recipes. Matcha can also be stirred rather than whisked. I prefer to whisk it.
677897
I have the mixer. My wire whip has a "39" stamped inside the attachment top. The whip itself it 6 1/2" long, plus 1" for the attachment. I would actually like it to be a little longer. It does not reach the bottom of my mixing bowl.
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If you mean the whisk attachment, I am certain the whisk would NOT work for potatoes, nor would any other whisk. Whisks are for incorporating (fluffing) air into things, such as whipping cream or mixing two liquid type things together. Potatoes are firm and need to be mashed or riced. The immersion blender itself, is powerful. I can hardly believe how quickly it smoothed out every thing I've tried thus far. My favorite part is how extremely easy it is to clean up afterwards.
609732
I love my whisk. I don't know how I baked without it. I doubt Sour Dough will harm the stainless steel... Mine seems pretty tough, showing no wear after heavy use. As for size... I have only used the 14" whisk, but I am a 6'1" bread baker. The 11" whisk may work better if you are more petite.
453964
Does not come with a wisk attachment. BUT!!!!! whips heavy cream in less than 5 minutes. Excellent for whipping cream. As also mentioned, using a deep bowl as opposed to a shallow bowl is much better. So powerful a wisk is not necessary.I also found mixing cream on lowest speed more that adequate.
855528
Yes. with either the whisks or standard blades. This thing is awesome you'll love it. I know I do!
272322
I agree with these two people, I do not think it is powerful enough to whip ice cream. The hardest things I have whipped up are bananas, strawberries and yogurt.
453960
The beaters are like two whisks, not like the old style flat bladed ones. I think it would do a fine job of whipping cream. Just make sure you have a very deep bowl because it is very powerful.
386469
Yes. That is the version I use this with. It really is just a wisk, doesn't scrape the edges like the beaters do. I use it to mAke whipped cream mostly and it works great.
2047227
Absolutely. The whisk attachment is AMAZING with the small stuff like that.
2190150
My set of Breville immersion stick, chopper canister, and blender canister did not come with a whisk attachment. I don't know if it will take a whisk attachment. Sorry, don't know.
1140550
Unfortunately, I haven't tried it for anything but ice cream yet, so can't give a good answer. I would think you'd need a second spoon to scrape the dough off the ice cream scoop, as it had no "releaser", but otherwise it would work just the same as a tablespoon, or whatever tool you used to use.
1348699
it only has one blade and no whisk attachment. I would not recommend using this tool to puree baby food. look for a mini chopper, such as the Krups Mini Food Processor, 13 Ounce Capacity.