i use a whisk to mix the dry stuff first, so i don't have to depend on the kneading for it.
then i use a whisk to briefly emulsify the oil in the hot water, this ensures an even ditribution of the oil in the dough.
then i pour the liquid into a pit of flour and whisk the liquid, similar to the way you'd make pasta (how one whisks the egg with a fork).
when it gets thick i toss out the whisk and incorporate the rest w/ a wooden spoon and keep stirring. i knead while watching some stupid video or something (the bowl is portable, no mess).
didn't know about the light-knead method. will try next time to see what happens.
speaking of which, if you like making bread, the no-knead method fucking rules! it's just too hot to bake bread right now but just google the recipe. or see here:
http://steamykitchen.com/168-no-knea...revisited.html
(when that kid grows up he's going to hate his mom for posting those pictures. yess he will. anyway, you can now employ your children as well for kitchen labor.)