- Can it knead bread dough?
- It can mix soft dough with the dough hooks, but the 200 W motor is not built for stiff or large bread dough. Keep batches small and watch for strain.
- How does it compare with a full-size stand mixer?
- It is smaller, lighter and cheaper in build, with a 3.5-quart bowl and 200 W. A full-size mixer has more power and attachments but takes up much more space.
- What comes in the box?
- The mixer, a 3.5-quart bowl, beaters, dough hooks and a cover plate that doubles as a bench scraper.
- Can the mixer be used without the stand?
- Yes. It detaches and works as a hand mixer, which is handy for quick jobs and for mixing directly in another bowl.
- Is the bowl dishwasher safe?
- The bowl and attachments are best washed by hand to protect the finish; check the manual for the maker's care instructions.
- How many speeds does it have?
- Six speeds with variable speed control, plus an on/off switch.
- Where is the bella 3.5-Quart Hand Stand Mixer cheapest?
- At Target, for $39.99, 33% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the bella 3.5-Quart Hand Stand Mixer?
- 10 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Best Buy, QVC, Walmart, Wayfair.