New to making bread and have questions (expensive, purchase, Walmart)

[ReturningWest]

I have to eat gluten free and went to a friends for dinner and she had wonderful home made gf bread. I'm on SS and have a very limited budget and I'm looking for something to mix the bread with, I don't mind doing some hand kneading if necessary but I would prefer not. I do not want to invest a lot as I just don't have it right now and must eat gf.

Suggestions on a mixer that would work or a food processor? I saw some at Walmart for less than $40. I looked at the reviews and some had used them to mix bread dough but I'd like to hear from the experts.

Thanks

[gr8cakes]

First off, you should be looking for a bread machine not a food
processor or mixer. It will cost you a bit more than $40. for a
decent bread machine.

If you plan on making bread on a regular basis...

Kitchen-Aid makes a model that retails for $100.
You can find reconditioned units for less. Thrift
stores can also be a good place to find inexpensive
used bread machines.

If your just going to be a casual baker, then by all means
get the Wally World special bread machine.

BUT...

Hands are best if your only making a couple pounds of dough.
Best part of hands is, easy to clean, no extra parts, and no
purchase required. Plus, the satisfaction of knowing it is truly
hand made.

[Beretta]

Here are some previous threads on making bread:

//www.city-data.com/forum/food-...d-machine.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/food-...d-machine.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/food-...ing-bread.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/food-...d-machine.html