Top 4 Baking Tools to Have in Your Kitchen

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When it comes to kitchen gadgets, it can get a little crazy how many there are out there. Especially if you’re a kitchen gadget addict, you’ll find yourself falling victim to everything from taco shell warmers to muffin top baking pans. What size sheet pan should you buy? Any difference between a silicone spatula and an offset spatula? Wonder no more. Here’s a breakdown of the four essentials you need to know.

Digital Scale

Flour is the main ingredient in baking. A digital scale is therefore vital to accurately measuring the flour. Get a digital scale that you can set to grams, and a tare function so you can place a bowl on it and then zero it out.

Measuring Cups and Spoons

For liquid ingredients, a glass measuring cup with a spout is crucial. The two-cup size is the most useful and convenient. One set of measuring cups ranges from one cup down to ¼ cup will come in handy. Find a collection with half a tablespoon measure. It’ll save you all kinds of grief when baking your favorite muffins.

Mixing Bowls

Get a few four to five-quart stainless steel bowls and one glass bowl of the same size. Avoid aluminum since it reacts with acidic ingredients and may change the flavor of your food.

Sheet Pan

A sheet pan is an everyday necessity. A ¾ sheet pan or half-sheet pan will meet most of your baking needs. Get several for your constant use in making everything from yeast bread to cookies.