- Dough hook: Now, this does call for using your stand mixer and your dough hook attachment. Now, not everyone has this, so always know that if a recipe calls for this and you don't have one, you can use a hand mixer if you have a large hook like attachment. Or the best alternative is actually mixing by hand (clean hands please). You will mix in a bowl then knead on a lightly floured surface. You'll just follow the directions of how long to mix via the recipe instructions below.