Vollrath 5-Quart Economy Mixing Bowl, Stainless Steel

Not too heavy or too flimsy. Good shape for hand mixing. You can spend more if you like, but why?

Light, sturdy and perfect for what it's designed for, which is not as a mixing bowl with electric beaters, unless it's just a small amount in the bottom to start your dressing, or whatever you go on to whisk, stir, fold in, cut in, toss, hand mix, etc. It's a wide shallower bowl, it's great for SO MANY THINGS. I prep soup or steaming veges the day before and dump them in these with water, layer stir fry ingredients (softest on the bottom), use them to marinate, raise dough, chocolate dunking, they make a great double boiler for that and all the aforementioned types of mixing and so much more. Oh and stainless steel scratches. Fact of life, it's a work horse, not a pretty serving bowl. It also dents if hit very, very hard, but don't assume it won't hold up or that a dent affects performance. So read the dimensions, look at the product and don't blame the bowl for something it wasn't designed to do. That about covers the inaccurate reviews I've seen and no, don't work for them, just own about 6 in diff sizes for years and would be lost without them.

Muy buena calidad y tamaño. Precio accesible.

Hey, I almost didn't buy this pan based upon a few unflattering reviews, but I am so happy I did and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is a superb addition to my kitchen. I got it for Christmas and have used it every day since. I have made bread and pizza dough in it 3 times, it is the perfect size and shape for no knead bread. My recipe calls for 6 cups of flour and the width and depth of this gem makes hand mixing a dream. And just the right size for the rise too. And guess what, nothing could be better for popcorn which I have made 3 times since this bowl came into my life. I use an air popper and add melted butter as it fills the bowl. The flat bottom allows for a frictionless turn to distribute the butter over the kernels. Last night I made twice baked potatoes and used a potato masher on the spuds with butter, cheese, sour cream, and half and half. The flat bottom made it so easy. Also great for defrosting crab legs, the width is just right. Easiest of clean-ups too and the weight is just perfect. It is called an 'economy" bowl but I call it a "find"! I love this pan as you can tell. I am amazed that it is so reasonably priced and worth every penny!

I bought this in conjunction with a salad chopper to be able to make salads at home and also for tossing wings in when I make them. When it arrived I actually thought the box was empty, that's how light this bowl is. I opened up it and sure enough there was the bowl. I thought "this must be made of plastic" and it really does have a feel of plastic coated in some kind of metal coating. Contrary to what I read in another review I could pretty easily get the bowl to bend/flex by putting pressure on the sides of it, but not so much that it was going to break or anything. I debated sending it back, but figured it didn't cost much and was worth a shot. I've made numerous salads using a stainless steel salad chopper banging away at it and it has help up just fine. It cleans up easily but will have water streaks on it if you don't dry it - this doesn't bother me as I'm not using it as a serving dish. Assuming it continues to hold up, its weight is actually a huge plus because it really is insanely light. I'd recommend the bowl but don't be surprised when it arrives and feels like a feather was delivered!