From Bon Appétit · Wilder Davies · · 1m 40s
Best Food Processor Solved Annoying Problem
Breville Sous Chef 12 food processor wins for ease and power.
In brief
Breville Sous Chef 12 food processor wins for ease and power. Breville Sous Chef 12 food processor offers best balance of performance and user-friendliness for home cooks. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
The problem with food processors
Food processors take up space, are tedious to operate, and fiddly to clean.
Top food processor pick
Breville Sous Chef 12 food processor wins for performance and user-friendliness.
Why Breville stands out
Breville's design features a wide feed tube and intuitive operation for consistent results.
Breville's performance
Breville produces creamy hummus, uniform diced onions, and flaky pie crusts effortlessly.
Breville's attachments
Breville includes storage for attachments, reducing kitchen clutter.
Breville's size options
Breville offers 9, 12, and 16-cup models for different cooking needs.
Breville's weight and cleaning
Breville's 16-cup model weighs 30 pounds and requires hand-washing.
Cuisinart runner-up
Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup food processor is a strong alternative with reputation for quality.
Cuisinart's strengths
Cuisinart provides powerful, durable food processing with long-lasting components.
Cuisinart's assembly issue
Cuisinart food processors require fussy assembly that frustrates users.
How we tested
We tested food processors through four key performance tests.
Mirepoix test
Food processors must consistently chop onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces.
Cheese grating test
Food processors must shred cheese without leaving large chunks.
Pie crust test
Food processors must make flaky pie crusts without tearing.
Hummus test
Food processors must purée ingredients into smooth consistency.
The verdict
Breville Sous Chef 12 is the best food processor for home cooks.
What to remember
Breville Sous Chef 12 food processor offers best balance of performance and user-friendliness for home cooks.
