Although you don't necessarily have to have a stand mixer in order to bring this dough together, it certainly will make things a whole lot easier. Besides, I'd, uh.. be lonely without mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A stand mixer makes dough preparation easier, though it is not strictly necessary.
- In plain terms
- You can mix dough by hand but a machine helps.
- What can you take from it?
- Use tools that reduce effort when possible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you rely on gadgets?
- How do you mix dough?
Another view
Hand mixing offers more tactile control over the dough.
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