Can a stand mixer knead bread dough?

Yes this is one of the main advantages of a stand mixer. Most stand mixers with 300+ watts and a dough hook can knead bread dough effectively in 8 10 minutes, replacing 15 20 minutes of hand kneading. Use speed 2 (low) for kneading higher speeds can damage the motor and overheat the dough. For very stiff doughs like bagels or heavy whole wheat, a 450+ watt motor is recommended.