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Gifts for a beginning baker that won't break the bank

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Baking gadgets can get pricey, but sometimes you need a specific tool to try baking something new. (It's hard to make souflees without ramekins!) These are staples every beginning baker should have in their kitchen that will last for years!
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Tools

 
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great for mixing breads and any baked goods with a lot of butter (scones, biscuits, etc.)
OXO Dough Blender with Blades
 
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helps you get even lines for baking, especially with sticky dough!
All Purpose Scraper and Chopper Gray - Figmint™
 
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best piping bag I've tried--easy to assemble and no oozing!
10pc Cake Decorating Set Clear - Figmint™: Piping & Icing Bag with Tips
 
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biscuit and cookie cutters make getting even portions easy
Kitchen Metal Cylindrical Cookie Biscuit Baking DIY Mould Cutter 3 in 1 Set Silver Tone
 
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these are perfect for brushing butter on top of scones, biscuits, and other treats!
Silicone Pastry Brush Dark Gray - Figmint™
 
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This sifter lets you sift one-handed, which is a game-changer. Sifted ingredients make for more even bakes!
Chef Craft Classic 3-Cup Stainless Steel Flour Sifter
 
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Get the perfect cookie size every time with this scooper
1.5Tbsp Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop Figmint™
 
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these spatulas are perfect for getting every last bit of batter out of the bowl
4pc Variety Spatula Set Gray - Room Essentials™

Bakeware

 
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use to display cakes, cupcakes, and other goodies!
Libbey Selene 6 in 1 Multiuse Glass Server, Punch Bowl, Chip and Dip Bowl, Cake Stand
 
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these bowls are perfect for baking recipes that call for wet and dry ingredients, plus they come with lids
Cuisinart Set of 3 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
 
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necessary for souflees and creme brulee! Plus, oven safe up to 500 degrees
4pc Stoneware Ramekin Bowls Blue - Figmint™
 
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classic 9x13 size for sheet cakes or a large batch of brownies
9"x13" Nonstick Aluminized Steel Cake Pan Gold - Figmint™
 
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if the goal is to have more than one layer of cake, you'll want to buy at least 2 of these
Wilton 9" Nonstick Ultra Bake Professional Round Cake Pan
 
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standard loaf pan size to make zucchini bread, coffee cake, and all kinds of other delicious loaves!
5"x9" Nonstick Aluminized Steel Loaf Pan Gold - Figmint™
 
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perfect for pies and tarts alike
Libbey Bakers Basics Deep Pie Dish
 
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every baker needs a dependable cupcake pan
12ct Nonstick Aluminized Steel Muffin Pan Gold - Figmint™

Cookbooks

 
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the BEST baking cookbook I own! so many recipes and it's a well-written book to boot
The Scone Queen Bakes - by Danielle Sepsy (Hardcover)
 
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John's YouTube videos are a great way to follow along with his bakes, and his book is even better!
Preppy Kitchen - by John Kanell (Hardcover)