Make handmade quality pastry dough, with less effort, using the KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Pastry Beater Accessory. This accessory fits KitchenAid® Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers* with stainless steel bowls, and was specifically designed for the challenging task of cutting cold butter into doughs for light and flaky pastries, which is often done by hand. In addition to cutting cold butter, this accessory is great for shredding meats and mashing fruits and vegetables. *Sold separately. Does not fit models KG25, 5KPM5, 5K5, 4KSM5, K5SS, KSM5, KSM50, KSM500, 3KSM5, 9KSM5, and KSM450. Only approved for bowl lift use with stainless steel bowls. Fits KitchenAid® Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers* *Sold separately. Does not fit models KG25, K5SS, KSM5, KSM50, KSM500 and KSM450. Only approved for bowl lift use with stainless steel bowls. Substitute for a Handheld Pastry Cutter or Blender The beater design works seamlessly with the bowl to break cold butter into small pieces, creating a consistent texture and even distribution, minimizing the risk of overmixing. Easily Cut Butter into Flour for Flaky Pastries Make pastry dough for a variety of dishes, such as biscuits, scones, tarts, empanadas, with less effort. Also Great for Shredding and Mashing The pastry beater can also be used to shred meats and mash fruits and vegetables - great for applesauce, mashed pinto beans, chunky jam, egg salad, mashed potatoes and more.