This is a mixer head I hadn't yet added to my connection and I was excited to try it out. I do bake quite a bit so I figured it would be handy for pie crusts and pastries- and it is. I love that it's metal- it's always cold which is best for the butter in pastries. So much easier and efficient than doing it by hand. I have found that I use it for many other things too- it's shreds chicken well and did a great job with mashed potatoes.