16 Essential Tools Every Home Baker Needs
Posted by OXO on 13th Apr 2022
Baking doesn't have to be a complicated affair. These must-have baking tools and utensils make the process simpler and a lot more fun.
Baking can feel like a daunting challenge, especially when your kids tell you at 9p,. that they need 24 decorated cupcakes for school... the next morning. Even when you're not on a time crunch, creating that perfect cake or cookie or pie can seem like a goal for only the most adept bakers. Bu the truth is that anyone can bake, and excl at it too, especially with the right tools on hand. This list of essential baking tools will give you everything you need to meet nearly every baking challenge. Now, just add your favourite dessert recipes. a dose of patience (with yourself), and a big appetite.
Silicone Baking Mat
Use it to replace parchment, wax paper, foil or just a greased cookie sheet. Silicone mats can go in the oven, so your sheet pans will come out (mostly) clean every time you need to use them. No more baked-on chocolate or tacky jam spills that are impossible to clean.
Food Scale
Use it to measure your ingredients to the perfect amount every time. Professionals and serious home bakers alike weigh dry ingredients like flour and sugar for pastries, or cuts of dough for uniform pie and pizza crusts.
Silicone Turner
Use it to do what a regular spatula can't: Scrape the sides of bowls, fold ingredients together and spoon out batter. A silicone spatula is a fun tool for kids too, since it makes it easy for them to eat every last of of (edible) batter in the bowl.
Dough Blender
Use it to cut butter into your dry ingredients so the dough gets mixed thoroughly and evenly. This is essential for baking things like pie, where too big clumps of flour or butter can lead to an uneven or soggy crust.
Whisk
Use it to mix ingredients for sauces and dressings, beat eggs, and whip cream, until it;s fluffy. Get rid of that "mixing fork" once and for all: Using a whisk is so much easier, plus it's a great little workout for those arm muscles.
Multi-Purpose Scraper & Chopper
Use it to divide dough into portions - this one even has measurement marketings to make sure you're sectioning it evenly - and scrape it up from the counter. It also works great for lifting cookies up from the pan and cutting up brownies.
Digital Timer
Use it to know exactly when your baked goods are done, so you don't burn them when you're multitasking. Since, double ovens are increasingly popular. you might want a timer that has multiple digital clocks built in.
Nice to Haves
Ready to take your baking skills to the next level? While the essential baking tools above can accomplish most feasts, these speciality items will up your game when it comes to candy, cupcakes and other favourites.
- Pastry Brush for adding an egg-white coating anytime you want to create a glossy finish
- Cookie Press for shaping perfectly uniform cookies every time
- Bent Icing Knife for frosting desserts without making a mess
- Bent Icing Knife for frosting desserts without making a mess
- Silicone Pastry Mast for getting the right dimensions for your pastries and sweet treats
For ideas about what to do with all these baking tools, sign up for the OXO newsletter and get recipes and ideas delivered right to your inbox.
Baking doesn't have to be a complicated affair. These must-have baking tools and utensils make the process simpler and a lot more fun.
Baking can feel like a daunting challenge, especially when your kids tell you at 9p,. that they need 24 decorated cupcakes for school... the next morning. Even when you're not on a time crunch, creating that perfect cake or cookie or pie can seem like a goal for only the most adept bakers. Bu the truth is that anyone can bake, and excl at it too, especially with the right tools on hand. This list of essential baking tools will give you everything you need to meet nearly every baking challenge. Now, just add your favourite dessert recipes. a dose of patience (with yourself), and a big appetite.
Silicone Baking Mat
Use it to replace parchment, wax paper, foil or just a greased cookie sheet. Silicone mats can go in the oven, so your sheet pans will come out (mostly) clean every time you need to use them. No more baked-on chocolate or tacky jam spills that are impossible to clean.
Food Scale
Use it to measure your ingredients to the perfect amount every time. Professionals and serious home bakers alike weigh dry ingredients like flour and sugar for pastries, or cuts of dough for uniform pie and pizza crusts.
Silicone Turner
Use it to do what a regular spatula can't: Scrape the sides of bowls, fold ingredients together and spoon out batter. A silicone spatula is a fun tool for kids too, since it makes it easy for them to eat every last of of (edible) batter in the bowl.
Dough Blender
Use it to cut butter into your dry ingredients so the dough gets mixed thoroughly and evenly. This is essential for baking things like pie, where too big clumps of flour or butter can lead to an uneven or soggy crust.
Whisk
Use it to mix ingredients for sauces and dressings, beat eggs, and whip cream, until it;s fluffy. Get rid of that "mixing fork" once and for all: Using a whisk is so much easier, plus it's a great little workout for those arm muscles.
Multi-Purpose Scraper & Chopper
Use it to divide dough into portions - this one even has measurement marketings to make sure you're sectioning it evenly - and scrape it up from the counter. It also works great for lifting cookies up from the pan and cutting up brownies.
Digital Timer
Use it to know exactly when your baked goods are done, so you don't burn them when you're multitasking. Since, double ovens are increasingly popular. you might want a timer that has multiple digital clocks built in.
Nice to Haves
Ready to take your baking skills to the next level? While the essential baking tools above can accomplish most feasts, these speciality items will up your game when it comes to candy, cupcakes and other favourites.
- Pastry Brush for adding an egg-white coating anytime you want to create a glossy finish
- Cookie Press for shaping perfectly uniform cookies every time
- Bent Icing Knife for frosting desserts without making a mess
- Bent Icing Knife for frosting desserts without making a mess
- Silicone Pastry Mast for getting the right dimensions for your pastries and sweet treats
For ideas about what to do with all these baking tools, sign up for the OXO newsletter and get recipes and ideas delivered right to your inbox.