"Terrel" > wrote in message
...
> Most of the recipes in Marcel Desaulniers' "Death by Chocolate" book
> call for a stand mixer.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has successfully made these recipes with a
> hand-held mixer. If so, do you have any hints/tips about using a
> hand-held mixer for these recipes?
>
> (If this has recently been addressed, perhaps some kind person could
> point me to the thread? I did a deja.com search, but came up with a
> horrendous number of hits. Of those I looked through, none had the
> information I'm looking for.)
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Terrel
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I think the only thing a hand mixer won't do at all is deal with doughs. No
doubt the stand mixer is faster and easier to control and to use. I'm ready
to upgrade my KA Professional 6 to a commercial model that won't beat itself
to death kneading bread dough. But batters are no problem at all for a hand
mixer. I think you'll likely get terrific results with batters. If you
need to make a dough, mix and knead by hand (or with a food processor if you
have one.)

Fred
The Good Gourmet
http://www.thegoodgourmet.com