In the mid-19th century, Ralph Collier patented the first mixer with rotating parts in 1856. The Monroe brothers’ hand-turned egg beater, patented in 1859, became the beloved “Dover beater.” The Dover Stamping Company acquired their patent.
In 1885, Rufus Eastman introduced the first electric motor-powered mixer. Hobart Manufacturing Company’s 1914 model revolutionized the industry. KitchenAid and Sunbeam Mixmaster gained popularity by the 1920s for home use.
In 1908, Hobart engineer Herbert Johnston created a mechanical solution for dough mixing. His 20-gallon mixer became standard in bakeries by 1915. In 1919, Hobart introduced the Kitchen Aid Food Preparer, the first stand mixer for homes.
From hand-turned beaters to stand mixers, kitchen tools evolved significantly, showcasing human ingenuity and the pursuit of simplifying daily tasks. The mixer’s rich history, from its humble 19th-century origins to modern convenience, reflects human ingenuity simplifying kitchen tasks.
