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Essential kitchen tools that I use all the time

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These are some of the things that I use on a daily basis for one thing or another when I'm working in the kitchen.
 
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My on-Amazon look at the Pyrex bowls I use to do my starter and sponges. (affiliate link)
Colorful Pyrex bowls
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This is my Dutch oven that I use to make sourdough loaves.
Dutch oven for sourdough bread
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Wooden spoons are the best to use when you're stirring sourdough because it's non-reactive and won't kill the yeast! (affiliate link)
Wooden Spoons
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Get a cooling rack to let the bread cool off evenly and completely! (affiliate link)
Cooling Racks: Home & Kitchen
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Unbleached flour is the best for sourdough because the bleaching process can leave chemicals that kill the yeast, so it won't be as active. (affiliate link)
Unbleached Flour
 
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If you need new pots and pans, this Farberware set has you covered with pretty much all the basics you'll need. (affiliate link)
Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Cookware
 
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It doesn't have to be a Kitchenaid, but they're my preferred brand. A stand mixer is so useful for everything, I use mine all the time. (affiliate link)
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
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I use silicone spatulas for so many things…Get the one-piece ones to make them easier to clean and because they're mildew-proof (unlike the ones with the wooden handles) (affiliate link)
Silicone Spatulas
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I use these to line pans for baking but also for cooking one-dish dinners when you don't want everything to stick to a pan. (affiliate link)
Amazon Basics Silicone Rectangular Baking Mat
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I love my Wusthopf knives, they're used on a daily basis for multiple kitchen tasks. (affiliate link)
WÜSTHOF Classic 9-Piece Knife Block Set
 
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If you have a good chef's knife you can get rid of a bunch of other kitchen gadgets. (affiliate link)
WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife, Black
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I use these basic flexible cutting boards every day for a bunch of tasks. I have one sitting on my counter with a loaf of sourdough pretty much every day (affiliate link)
Flexible Plastic Cutting Boards
 
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A good set of kitchen towels takes the place of a lot of paper towels and will save you money in the long run. (affiliate link)
Premium Kitchen Towels
 
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We have so many of these containers holding things in our fridge…They're really useful. (affiliate link)
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers
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Kitchen scissors are useful for a lot of things, from opening packages to cutting vegetables when you don't want to get the cutting board out! (affiliate link)
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears