KitchenAid Tilt-Head Hammered Glass Bowl with Lid, 5-Quart

This was a compromise because of weight difference between this hammered glass bowl at 4.7 lb and the ceramic bowl at 6.6 lb. This hammered glass bowl is twice as heavy as the SS bowl but 2.2 lb lighter then the ceramic bowl. Add another pound or more of ingredients into the ceramic bowl and it becomes a really heavy two handed bowl to work with even for strong armed people. So after much deliberation I chose this glass one for when a second bowl is needed. The SS polished bowl is the best to work with most of the time and looks really good uncovered on display. The pour spout makes this glass bowl handy for other uses. It would be advisable to not over tighten the glass bowl on the mixer considering it’s plastic base.02-03-21 Still liking this mixer bowl, especially since it has gone up in price more then $100 since 10/2018. How can anything triple in price in 2.5 years?

Like most stand mixers, a metal bowl came with mine. There are some serious reasons for my ordering this product. First, I wanted something larger and visual, that is, so I could see what was happening at every level. My first project with my new glass bowl was to make bread. It was a great success and my family can’t wait until I make some more. My new bowl is not just glass. It has a hammered effect that makes it look quite beautiful and it also has a specially-fitted lid. What is so extra-helpful with my glass bowl is that it is larger than the metal bowl that came with my new machine. Because it is larger, It is much easier to slow down the speed and put in whatever else is needed without having to stop and lift up the head so ingredients can be added and then put down and lock the head so you can resume mixing. The lid keeps the bowl clean and I can simply begin making any recipe without worrying about dust having to be washed away first. I would not hesitate to recommend this large hammered glass bowl to anyone who is a serious cook.