Make handmade quality pastry dough, with less effort, using the KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Pastry Beater Accessory. This accessory fits all 4.5 and 5 Quart KitchenAid® Tilt Head Stand Mixers* 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, mashing fruits and vegetables and more. *sold separately. Fits all 4.5 and 5 Quart KitchenAid® Tilt Head Stand Mixers* Simply attach the pastry beater accessory, secure your bowl, and you're ready to mix, cut, shred, mash and more. * Sold separately. 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.