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THE ESSENTIAL BAKING TOOLS FOR EVERY BAKER

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Jody's Bakery
THE ESSENTIAL BAKING TOOLS FOR EVERY BAKER

A comprehensive list of the best baking tools and equipment that every home baker should own. With these indispensable tools, you'll soon be baking like a pro!
Several of the most frequently asked questions concern the tools I use when baking.


I know what works well because I've spent a lot of time in my kitchen testing recipes with various baking tools and equipment. As a result, I've compiled a list of my favorites! I've covered everything from baking sheets to measuring cups to appliances and more.

 

While not everything on this list is necessary, I believe it is a good starting point. I use every one of these baking tools on a weekly basis, and some on a near-daily basis. I'm confident you're going to adore these as well!

 

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PANCAKES & SHEETS


Calphalon is my absolute favorite brand when it comes to cookie sheets, muffin pans, and a few other items. I have a lot of their toffee-finish products and swear that my cookies bake up thicker and everything bakes more evenly. Here are my top baking pans and sheets picks!

  • Calphalon Baking Sheets – Without a doubt, the best baking sheets are Calphalon. I've tried a few others and they're not even close.
  • Glass Baking Dishes – I use these on a regular basis! This set includes lids, so you can conceal them as well.
  • Muffin Pan – These are extremely sturdy and do not warp in the oven.
  • Pan for Round Cakes
  • Pan Loaf
  • Pie Plate – Over the years, I've used a variety of different pie plates and these are my absolute favorites! They're also deep enough to hold a substantial amount of pie filling.
  • Cooling Rack – These are the most durable cooling racks I've ever used, and they work incredibly well!


MEASUREMENTS FOR CUPS AND SPOONS

  • Angled Measuring Cups – I adore OXO angled measuring cups because they include the measurements on the top, which eliminates the need to check them at eye level.
  • Set of Measuring Cups and Spoons – I've had this set for over seven years and it's still my favorite! The measurements are permanently etched into the measuring cups, ensuring that they will not wash away in the dishwasher.



BOWLS FOR MIXING

  • Mixing Bowl Set – I've had these for years and adore the colors! These are extremely durable and remind me of Texas Ware dishes, which I also adore.
  • DECORATING CAKES
  • Decorating Bags – I prefer disposable bags because they make cleanup a breeze when frosting cakes or cupcakes. These are the ideal size and perform admirably!
  • 8B & 1M Decorating Tips – These are the two piping tips that I use the most. You can see how the 8B and 1M look here.
    Icing Smoother – I've tried a lot of different icing smoothers and this is by far the best. It's also less than $2!
  • 9-inch and 13-inch Angled Spatulas – I use the larger one to frost cakes and the smaller one to touch up different areas. I use these for a variety of purposes other than cake decorating!


SPATULAS & WATER WHISKEYS

  • Whisk w/ Bowl Scraper – I adore this whisk with the bowl scraper because it combines the functions of a whisk and a rubber spatula.
  • Silicone Spatula Set – This is without a doubt the most frequently used item in my kitchen. I have about 30 of these and use them all!



APPLIANCES

KitchenAid is unmatched when it comes to stand mixers. I still have an older KitchenAid Stand Mixer that was Josh's grandmother's, and it works just as well as the newer models.


MISCELLANEOUS COOKING UTILITIES

  • Scoop with Pastry Cutter – I use my 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop for the majority of my cookie recipes. It produces the ideal cookie size – not too small, not too large.
  • Thermometer for the Oven – One of the most undervalued kitchen tools! On a daily basis, I use my oven thermometers.
  • Kitchen Scale – A kitchen scale is necessary when baking breads and pizza dough.
  • Silicone Baking Mat – These make cleanup a breeze; they're dishwasher safe and reusable!



That's it! Although it was extremely difficult to narrow down my favorite baking tools and equipment, this list represents what I consider to be the best of the best. I'd love to hear from you if you decide to give any of these tools a try and how you like them! This is my new one.

  • Glass Bowl for Stand Mixer – I love this because it allows you to easily see if your batter is well combined or if you need to scrape the bowl more thoroughly.
  • Flex Edge Beater – This beater is ideal for creaming butter and sugar; I use it frequently!
  • Food Processor Hand Mixer – If you aren't quite ready for a stand mixer yet, this hand mixer is an excellent alternative. I've had mine for over seven years and it's still in mint condition. It's also available in a variety of different colors!

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