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Smeg Forte Stand Mixer Review: Big Power, Mixed Results
Key takeaways
- Powerful 750-watt motor for denser ingredients.TIREDOuter shell is made of plastic, raising questions about long-term durability.
- As a home baker and former food blogger, I found the Forte stood out because of its powerful 750-watt motor.
- Photograph: Julia ForbesPhotograph: Julia ForbesA 750-watt motor is some serious power for a stand mixer.
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WIREDRetro, chrome-accented design is stunning. Dough hook is efficient and fast. Powerful 750-watt motor for denser ingredients.TIREDOuter shell is made of plastic, raising questions about long-term durability. Wire whisk attachment isn t dishwasher-safe. Bowl can bump around on higher speeds.’Tis the season of revamped tilt-head stand mixers. In March, Kitchen Aid launched its upgraded Plus model, featuring an LED light and precision speeds. However, it wasn’t alone in reimagining what stand mixers could be. On April 20, Smeg launched a new generation of its 1950s-inspired, retro-style tilt-head stand mixers: the Forte and the Classico.
As a home baker and former food blogger, I found the Forte stood out because of its powerful 750-watt motor. (For reference, the KitchenAid Artisan is 325 watts.) I dreamed of revving up batches of pastries, dips, and meringues with ease. Given the brand’s roots, it seemed like the Forte’s motor was channeling the energy of Italian sports cars. The best way to truly determine whether it was the Ferrari of stand mixers was to put it to take it for a test drive.