12 Essential Tools for all Passionate Bakers

Article updated 04-08-2023

Baking has become more and more popular over the last few years. Hobbies come with equipment and we listed the must have small tools for baking. Most are a necessity in your bakery department, and a few are adding fun when busy in the kitchen.

Silpat

Silpat products are a must-have for all bakers. These products never need greasing and replace parchment paper. Using Silpat saves time, money and reduces environmental waste. These products are made of fiberglass mesh and the highest quality food grade silicone, which provides consistent heat distribution and promotes even baking and browning. They turn any surface into a non-stick surface and are great for working with gooey batter, taffy, caramel, doughs and anything your imagination allows. Nothing sticks to Silpat.

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Digital scale and measuring cup

Baking is a science and you need the precise amount of ingredients for a successful result. A digital scale and measuring cup is 2 in 1 and helps you to be accurate while it’s easy to use. 

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Electronic weighted spoon

This spoon has three functions to scale food; Tare, Mode and Hold function.  It automatically shuts down after no operation for one minute and the wide LCD screen display is easy to read. Multi-Use: Ideal measuring scale to weigh butter, flour, cream, tea or spices during cooking or baking. Service: 12 months warranty & 30 days money back guarantee, ensures long-lasting enjoyment of your purchase.

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Pastry wheel

The pastry wheel, sometimes called pastry cutter, makes cutting shapes fast and easy. It is ideal for pasta, pastry or cookie dough, and creates beautiful lattice crusts and decorative cuts for pies, pastries and ravioli. The soft santoprene handle provides a comfortable non-slip grip, ideal for left or right-handed use.

Also read : Essential tools to make fresh pasta

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Flour sifter

This old fashioned, classic hand crank sifter has a simple design, but functions beautifully! This is the kind of sifter your Grandma used! It includes a 2-wire agitator and volume markings on the inside and outside of the sifter! It’s easy to use! Add ingredients, turn the crank, and the result is a light, even, fine powder. Essential for cakes with a very light, delicate texture and also perfect for flouring your work surface or giving food a light dusting of powdered sugar! 

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Baker duster wand

This more compact, modern Baker’s dusting Wand is perfect for evenly flouring baking pans or sprinkling surfaces for rolling dough. Simply twist it open, scoop out some flour and twist again to close. Then you’re ready to dust any surface with a quick flick of the wrist. One half of the wand is perforated for even distribution and one is solid so you can neatly rest it on countertops. 

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Piping tips

Every day is a good day for cake! Whether you want to add shell borders or whip up some ruffles for a cute way to top your cupcakes, this set with 55 stainless steel tips has the versatility you need to add those fun finishing touches.

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Food thermometer

This digital meat thermometer is ultra-fast with 4-6 second readings at all typical cooking temperatures. It can also be used to check temperature for liquids, candy, wine, jam, chocolate, and baked goods. A must have in every kitchen if you like precise, correctly cooked dishes. This bakers tool is also a good tool for the regular cooking.

Also read : Kitchen gadgets not to be missed

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Rolling pin

The tapered design enables better control as you roll the dough. You will be able to roll more easily and with minimum effort. This dough rolling pin has a smooth surface with no crevices where the dough can stick or create a mess.Cleaning this rolling pin will be as easy as wiping down with a damp or wet cloth. You can bring back the beautiful wood finish by wiping it with mineral oil.

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Measuring cups and spoons

These measuring spoons work with both wet and dry ingredients. The set includes 5 different spoon sizes, 1 Tablespoon (15mL), 1/2 Tablespoon (7. 4mL), 1 Teaspoon (5mL), 1/2 Teaspoon (2. 5mL), and 1/4 Teaspoon (1. 25mL).

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Whisk wiper

Whisk wiper has changed whisking forever. Cleaning a whisk is now easy, mess-free, and it just feels satisfying. Clean it fast and wipe your whisk in just seconds without wasting any food. Mount your whisk on the bowl, counter, and standing up and keep your kitchen clean. The whisk wiper even catches drips and it is a spatula too, its unique design allows you to wipe out the bowl, even bowls with edges.

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Cookie stamps

This set of small letter and number stamps is the perfect addition to your baking accessories. Especially if you have the patience 🙂