Off Grid- Hand Crank Mixer - Food Processor
The Little Dutch Maid Hand-Crank Kitchen Mixer: Our Most Popular Product.
The Little Dutch Maid Hand-Crank Mixer is a heavy-duty, off-grid, universal kitchen mixer designed for serious home cooks, homesteaders, and commercial users. Built with German-made components using original Bosch® Universal bowls and attachments, this two-speed manual mixer handles bread dough, batters, and large batches with ease—no electricity required. Durable, smooth-cranking, and commercial-grade, it outperforms many electric mixers for dough quality and longevity.
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Description / Off Grid- Hand Crank Mixer - Food Processor
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The Little Dutch Maid Hand-Crank Mixer is a powerful, off-grid, countertop universal mixer built for those who need uncompromising performance without relying on electricity. Designed by an Amish craftsman for processing large quantities of food, this mixer is engineered to commercial standards. It uses high-quality, German-made components—the same caliber used in high-end professional machines.
This mixer uses older Bosch® Universal bowls and attachments; it may not fit newer models, but it offers exceptional versatility in the kitchen. Its two-speed hand-crank system is ideal for both heavy bread doughs and lighter mixes, delivering smoother, slower speeds than electric mixers—an advantage often praised by bakers who want perfectly developed dough without overmixing.
What’s Included
The standard Little Dutch Maid model—our most popular unit—comes ready for everyday baking and mixing needs. Each unit includes:
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Heavy-duty hand-crank base
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Plastic mixing bowl
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Dough hook
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Splash guard
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Lid
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Metal driver with whisk attachments
For extra parts or additional accessories, more options are available separately.
Powerful Off-Grid Performance
This mixer delivers the same capabilities as a premium electric countertop mixer but without a motor. Use it for kneading bread dough, whipping cream, making mashed potatoes, preparing sauces, and more. The smooth mechanical action reduces arm fatigue, and the low/high speed settings help you process foods efficiently.
Optional Attachments for a Full Off-Grid Kitchen
We are the only company offering an extensive range of custom-fit attachments. Add the optional slicer and shredder to turn this mixer into a complete off-grid food-processing system—giving you two appliances in one.
Built Like a Commercial Machine
Electric mixers often wear out due to the motor, belt, and electronic components. The Little Dutch Maid has none of these failure points. Instead, it features:
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Thick, powder-coated, heavy-duty base
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Commercial-grade gears
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Durable, German-made components
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Thick rubber feet to keep it stable during use
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No plastic parts that easily break
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No motor that can burn out
Its construction is comparable to vintage mixers from the 1950s—solid, overbuilt, and made to last a lifetime.
Perfect for Off-Grid and High-Volume Use
Whether you're off the grid or want a dependable mixer that won’t fail, this unit excels in demanding environments, including:
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Homesteads & farms
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Summer camps & church camps
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Emergency shelters
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Chuckwagon and trail-ride cooking
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Dutch oven competitions
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Remote cabins
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Low-wattage or unreliable electrical setups
A Lifetime Kitchen Investment
Lift the unit out of the box and you’ll immediately understand its value—this mixer is significantly heavier and more robust than modern high-end home appliances. Many customers report that it outlasts their electric models and processes dough with better texture and consistency.
Cottage Craft Works offers this mixer at a competitive price and provides the widest selection of optional attachments available.
Base Dimensions: 12-1/4" L x 8-1/4" W x 5-1/2" H (without crank handle)
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Our Customer Response:
Hi Paul,
The Mixer arrived today in excellent condition. It is everything we hoped it would be and after two cakes and a batch of Pizza Dough we are very pleased with the performance.
Thanks again for the help you gave us and the time you took to make this happen, it is greatly appreciated.
Warmest regards from the UK.
S R
Hello again Paul,
Just a quick update on the mixer.
We have been using it now for a while and have found it to be far superior to any electric mixer we have ever owned. As a result we have used it far more than we would an electric one.
Even the children enjoy baking if they can use the Little Dutch Maid.
I just thought you would appreciate knowing that the effort you put into the transaction is appreciated, and we have been telling our friends and family about you and the mixer.
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Customer Reviews
I am ordering the other attachments now as I can't imagine ever going back to my kitchen aid.
As for the mixer.....YEAH. I love it. Why didn't I invest in it sooner. And to think I was whisking things by hand for up to 15 minutes with piano whisk before when it now only takes maybe 5 minutes of easy turning of the handle. The mixer seems to be built well. It's base is heavy so you don't have to worry about it flipping off the table or moving on you. So far I have only used the whip but I can say it whips beautifully.
I know this is an expensive item but it is well worth the investment. The Little Dutch Maid and Cottage Craftworks both get 5 stars from me!

















