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Laura Honey

Can a hand mixer replace a stand mixer? Experts bake down the differences

Hand mixer vs stand mixer on the counter.

If, like me, you grew up creaming butter and sugar by hand, whisking your cream manually, and kneading your bread using just the muscles in your arms, you’ll know how exciting both hand mixers and stand mixers can be. Both have a lot to offer busy bakers and chefs, but the question is, which one should you buy? 

I’ve put the best stand mixers head to head against some of my favourite hand mixers to give you the nitty gritty details of where each is better and who they suit. There’s no searching for crumbs here. 

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