Those who spend time in the kitchen understand the value of good tools. Not only do they save time while baking, they make the overall experience more enjoyable. The products below are items I have used personally or come highly recommended from trusted friends and colleagues.
Of note, I cannot recommend King Arthur Flour products enough. Not only do I use their flour exclusively, but I have never once tried one of their recipes and not been ecstatic.
Baking Cookbooks
There are few better things than good cookbooks and good stories about baking and cooking. These books are all items I have in my own collection, or have used on multiple occasions. I recommend them highly and without pause for any kitchen collection.
Baking Tools and Accessories
Every good baker has tools they cannot live without. These represent some of my favorite tools in the kitchen. I use my bench scraper for everything from cutting dough to leveling flour. My kitchen scale proves useful when measuring large recipes, or dividing ingredients before freezing. And, you would be hard pressed to find any serious home bakers who don’t enjoy the results from using a Silpat.
Kitchen Appliances
While I personally do not use a bread machine, I know many a baker who prefer to leave the kneading to the mechanical arms. These are recommendations I’ve been given from trusted friends. I also love using my Cuisinart for making pie crusts or working with certain doughs. The right kitchen appliances make baking so much easier.
