I purchased the BOSCH MUM-4405 in Europe in the 90's, then took it with me when I moved to North America, still using it (in 2018!) with a voltage transformer. Have 5 shredding/slicing discs (also the one for julienne), the meat grinder and the blender. Just not the food processor, I did not like the height of the whole assembly. The mixer produces dough and whipped cream in a whim. The blender is a bit noisy, but ok (least used part of the MUM-4405). The meat grinder and the shredding/slicing discs are in my opinion the best attachments. When using the meat grinder, it is important that you cut the meat in cubes and put it around 20-30 minutes in the freezer before you start grinding, also cool the grinder spiral and the blade before you start. I am so pleased with this BRAUN MUM4405. It never let me down, nothing broke in these more than 2 1/2 decades of use. I call these quite expensive small appliances "investment". You don't need to worry that it breaks within a few months.
I hope the caddy is available again (I have two); it's so handy. And I wish more folks were aware of the Compact and what an excellent piece of engineering it is. And thanks for pointing out that the blades are reversible.
It's good to see there's a new grain mill attachment. The original grain mill for the Bosch Compact was a hunk of junk. It broke after just a few uses--badly engineered. The new one is much better.
YES, I have made almonds into a fine flour with the continuous shredder or the food processor, using the finest shredding blade. For nut butters, the meat grinder is the best with a 2mm disc attached.
Bosch offer is so supreme to Kitten Aid, they dont need worry about pasta maker. Besides, pasta makers are rather obsolete gizmos. I had one stand alone pasta maker and after few attempts i stopped to monkey with all this mess and went back to ready pasta which is, after all, much better.
Could I grind almonds to flour with one of the bosch compact mixer attachments and if is, which one would do best? The blender, or the food processor, or the meat grinder (it said you could do nuts in that too, right)?
Tabitha, I am sorry to take so long to reply to your question. In regard to almond flour, the continuous shredder and the food processor both do a wonderful job of turning almonds into a flour. It isn't pastry flour but it would probably suit your needs. I have had many customers come into our store and just are amazed at the results with almonds. Use the finest shredding disc, the one we use for Parmesan cheese and hard chocolate. If you have questions, give me a call at 801-562-1212 I'd love to help. We sell all of these accessories at: www.mykitchencenter.com/bosch_Mixers.cfm O
That's great! And you do an excellent job of demonstrating. Letting the machine sell itself is the right approach.
I purchased the BOSCH MUM-4405 in Europe in the 90's, then took it with me when I moved to North America, still using it (in 2018!) with a voltage transformer. Have 5 shredding/slicing discs (also the one for julienne), the meat grinder and the blender. Just not the food processor, I did not like the height of the whole assembly. The mixer produces dough and whipped cream in a whim. The blender is a bit noisy, but ok (least used part of the MUM-4405). The meat grinder and the shredding/slicing discs are in my opinion the best attachments. When using the meat grinder, it is important that you cut the meat in cubes and put it around 20-30 minutes in the freezer before you start grinding, also cool the grinder spiral and the blade before you start. I am so pleased with this BRAUN MUM4405. It never let me down, nothing broke in these more than 2 1/2 decades of use. I call these quite expensive small appliances "investment". You don't need to worry that it breaks within a few months.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful wonderful demonstration for us.
I hope the caddy is available again (I have two); it's so handy. And I wish more folks were aware of the Compact and what an excellent piece of engineering it is. And thanks for pointing out that the blades are reversible.
It's good to see there's a new grain mill attachment. The original grain mill for the Bosch Compact was a hunk of junk. It broke after just a few uses--badly engineered. The new one is much better.
YES, I have made almonds into a fine flour with the continuous shredder or the food processor, using the finest shredding blade. For nut butters, the meat grinder is the best with a 2mm disc attached.
That caddy IS available again! We do love them. Thank you for your comment!
Bob
Will the FW/UM4 meat grinder work on my Bosch MUM4405UC?
Bob, what's the proper speed for the berry press and the dedicated grater (the one bundled with the accessory set)?
Is there a stainless steel bowl available to also purchase for the Bosch compact mixer?
Yes, there is.
Will it shred cheese?
What about pasta maker?? They need to catch up with Kitchenaid on all the accessories.
Bosch offer is so supreme to Kitten Aid, they dont need worry about pasta maker. Besides, pasta makers are rather obsolete gizmos. I had one stand alone pasta maker and after few attempts i stopped to monkey with all this mess and went back to ready pasta which is, after all, much better.
Could I grind almonds to flour with one of the bosch compact mixer attachments and if is, which one would do best? The blender, or the food processor, or the meat grinder (it said you could do nuts in that too, right)?
Do you sell the grain 🌾 mill adapter?
Tabitha, I am sorry to take so long to reply to your question. In regard to almond flour, the continuous shredder and the food processor both do a wonderful job of turning almonds into a flour. It isn't pastry flour but it would probably suit your needs. I have had many customers come into our store and just are amazed at the results with almonds. Use the finest shredding disc, the one we use for Parmesan cheese and hard chocolate. If you have questions, give me a call at 801-562-1212 I'd love to help. We sell all of these accessories at: www.mykitchencenter.com/bosch_Mixers.cfm
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Yes, we do have see several adapters in stock.
Please give me a call:
801-562-1212
But....he didn't actually cut or grind anything. Just an advertisement not demonstration.........what a disappointment.