The Must-Have Essentials Every Baker Needs
Okay, so we can’t guarantee that you’ll be the next Mary Berry, or that your cakes will come out well, but for anyone who loves to bake, these gadgets are must haves for your kitchen.
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The Stand Mixer
Never again will you need to exert yourself by mixing dough by hand. With a starting price of about £30, these machines are affordable and give terrific results. Many even have a splatter guard, so you can leave it to do its thing without much mess!
Flex Edge Beater
Perfect for doughy baking, this attachment is a great addition to your stand mixer. It gets right up against the bowl to scrape every last bit of mixture, so there’s no need for a separate spatula.
AirBake Baking Sheets
If you have a habit of burning things, then these may well be your best ever purchase. AirBake traps air between two sheets of metal. This reduces the temperature of the metal touching the food, ensuring your goods are evenly cooked.
Greaseproof Paper
Washing up is a thing of the past with this parchment paper. Baked goods don’t stick to it, so line your trays with it before cooking and just peel it off after. Ideal.
Cooling Racks
One of the most tempting things about baking is waiting for your product to cool. Racks are a great way to let air circulate which cools your cake quickly.
Cookie Scoop
If you’re not one for getting your hands dirty and you like everything exactly the same size, then invest in one of these scoops. A precise amount will make your biscuits uniformly luscious.
Mixing Bowls
Finding the perfect mixing bowls may not seem like a big deal, but look for ones that grip onto the kitchen counter and also have a spout to pour out the mixture – you won’t look back.
Silicone Spatula
Every baker should have one of these in their utensil draw. They’re perfect for lifting remaining cake mix off the side of the bowl and can also be used during standard cooking processes.
Offset Spatula
A must have for any type of cake icing, these allow you to apply the frosting smoothly and quickly for a neat finish.
