On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 "Julie Bove" wrote:
>"Thomas" > wrote:
>
>> Been doing pizza, knots, bagels etc.
>> I add flour and stuff to a ss bowl and mix by hand for a minute or 2 then
>> knead as directed, 4-6 minutes, back into bowl for rise.
>> Is there an advantage to a power mixer? All I see is more cleanup.
>
>I have one. Never use it. Soo no. You don't need it.

Unless you bake a lot of bread you really don't need a stand mixer.
Years ago I did a lot more baking and lots of bread but the kids grew
up and are on their own and we don't need the calories so I gave my
stand mixer to my daughter. Now I use a Kitchen Aid hand mixer for
cake batter and such, to beat a dozen eggs for a fritatta, and for the
occasional loaf or two of bread I can knead dough by hand... I
actually enjoy kneading yeast dough by hand, reminds me of massive
bosoms and the yeast aroma reminds me of grandma's cleavage.