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Bosch Series 2 MUMS2VM40G: 1.7 kg yeast dough per batch
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The Bosch Series 2 MUMS2VM40G is a compact stand mixer that comes loaded with attachments. Its 3.8 litre bowl is the smallest among the mixers on this site, but Bosch is the only maker here to state a dough capacity: up to 1.7 kg of yeast dough per batch. That makes it a useful choice for pizza makers who bake for a family rather than a crowd.
- Bowl
- 3.8 L
- Motor
- 900 W
- Speeds
- 7 + pulse
- Dough tool
- Kneading hook
- Dough per batch (stated)
- 1.7 kg yeast dough
In its favour
- Bosch states up to 1.7 kg of yeast dough per batch, enough for several pizza bases.
- 3D planetary mixing works the dough hook around the whole bowl.
- It comes with a meat mincer, blender, citrus press and shredder as well as the baking tools.
Good to know
- The 3.8 L bowl is the smallest here, so large party batches need two runs.
- The listing gives both 700 W and 900 W, so the true motor rating is unclear.
Our take
How much pizza dough it handles
Bosch states the bowl handles up to 2.4 kg of cake mixture and 1.7 kg of yeast dough. For pizza, that is enough for several dough balls in one batch, which covers a typical family pizza night.
3D PlanetaryMixing moves the kneading hook around the bowl, and the patisserie set includes a whisk, stirrer and kneading hook, all dishwasher safe.
Motor and speeds
The listing is not consistent on power. One bullet calls it a compact 700 W mixer, then mentions a 900 W motor, and the specs give 900 W. Either way, it sits well below the large-bowl mixers on this site.
Seven speeds plus a pulse setting give control from slow kneading to fast whisking.
For pizza dough, the slow end of that range is what you will use most, letting the hook fold and stretch the dough without overheating it.
Extras in the box
This is where the Bosch stands out. Along with the bowl tools, you get a meat mincer, a plastic blender, a citrus press, a continuous shredder with four stainless discs and a clear lid. For a kitchen short on gadgets, that is a lot of extra use from one motor.
It measures 27.7 x 26.6 x 26.6 cm and weighs 6.9 kg, so it fits under wall cupboards and is easy to lift. Bosch gives a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Bosch or a bigger bowl
The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125 has a 4.8 L bowl, 10 speeds and a five year warranty but no stated dough limit and fewer extras. The Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL has 7 L and 5 L bowls with scales for bigger batches. The Bosch is the compact, well-equipped option.
Verdict
The Bosch Series 2 suits households that make pizza for four or so, want a stated dough limit and like a box full of attachments. If you bake for a crowd, a large-bowl mixer such as the Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL is the better tool. If a long warranty and a classic design matter more than extras, the KitchenAid Artisan is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best mixers for pizza dough
Amazon listing title: Bosch Series 2 Stand Mixer, 7 in 1 Functions, MUMS2VM40G, Black