20-05-2025
Ooni Halo Pro versus KitchenAid Artisan: Can an upstart stand mixer beat a classic?
Ooni: 9/10
KitchenAid: 9/10
Where the Ooni Halo Pro truly excels is dough-making. The spiral motion mimics commercial mixers, gently folding and stretching the dough for brilliant gluten development. I was finally able to achieve professional-grade pizza dough at home and it transformed my Sunday sourdough, achieving that moreish chew every time. It tackled buttery shortbread and fresh pasta with ease too, but the bigger bowl is less suitable for lighter tasks (like whipping cream or a couple of egg whites for mini meringue nests).
The KitchenAid Artisan, on the other hand, is a strong all-rounder. It didn't knead heavier dough as efficiently as the Ooni (its 300W motor can occasionally strain with bulkier mixes), but it delivered reliable bakes across the board. I even managed to recreate Jenki's coconut cloud matcha (think of it as 2025's answer to Dalgona coffee), with vibrant peaks of whipped cream in seconds.
If you bake mostly bread, opt for Ooni. If you bake a bit of everything, KitchenAid is the way to go.
