

But for beginner bakers, a hand mixer is perfect. When I’m working with an enormous amount of dough/batter or making something that requires several minutes of mixing (old-fashioned fudge, marshmallows, etc) a stand mixer is key– I recommend these stand mixers. I use my hand mixer more than my stand mixer. If you can afford both, definitely get both. What I own and love: KitchenAid 5 Speed Hand Mixer. Place it in your oven so you always know the actual temperature.

While cheap, they are irreplaceable in a baker’s kitchen. The inexpensive remedy to this mess is an oven thermometer. Or more than that – 100 degrees or even more! Incorrect temperature ruins baked goods and you waste hours spent on the recipe and money spent on ingredients. It could only be off by a little – 10 degrees or so. When you set your oven to 350☏, it might not really be 350☏ inside. My love for oven thermometers shouldn’t be a surprise and here’s why: unless you have a brand new or regularly calibrated oven, your oven’s temperature is likely inaccurate. What I own and love: Rubbermaid Oven Thermometer. If you’re a new baker looking to stock your kitchen, a bride looking to register for new baking items, searching for a gift for baker, or an experienced baker interested in trying different products or brands, this list is for you. And a lot of it isn’t even used! So I understand which kitchen tools a baker truly needs and which kitchen tools a baker can get away without having.Ĭonsider this your one stop shop for stocking a baker’s kitchen, narrowed down to around the 14 most essential tools. I have enough gadgets for, like, 17 kitchens. I’ve gone through my fair share of kitchen tools and know exactly what works best and why. I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember. Here are some of our favorite tested kitchen tools.
