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Tried and True Favorite Tools in My Sweet ‘N’ Sour Home Bakery
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items Welcome to my kitchen! These are the baking essentials I use every day for everything from gooey cookies and cozy sourdough loaves to fluffy muffins and creative treats. Whether you're just getting started or looking to upgrade your tools, this list ...
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Tools and Equipment
Sourdough Specific
Sweets Baking
Ingredient Storage
Decorating and Specialty
Tools and Equipment
These are my everyday tools—the ones that make baking smoother, faster, and way more enjoyable. From mixing to scooping to cooling, this section is full of durable, dependable kitchen gear that I use in every bake.
I would be absolutely lost without my Kitchenaid! It’s heavy duty and made to last. It makes mixing no up breads, cookies, and other treats an absolute breeze!
Stand Mixers for Baking & More
This is definitely a convenience maker. I appreciate that I can use it with one hand and it makes whisking things go by so much faster than a traditional whisk. I use it for eggs, custards, frothing milk…the possibilities are endless! (This is an aff...
Piranha Whizzy Whisk
The secret to perfect bakes? Precision. This Ultrean Digital Food Scale is my newest kitchen addition and I absolutely love it! From feeding my sourdough starter to making cookies, it gives me gram-accurate measurements every time! I love how afforda...
Ultrean Food Scale, Digital Kitchen Scale for Baking Cooking and Meal Prep, 6 Units with Tare Function, 11lb (Batteries Included) - TikTok Shop
This is my favorite Oil Dispenser. I love that is glass for easy cleaning and safer storage. It has a spraying function for oiling baking pans and a pour nozzle for when I’m making focaccia. It’s versatile, mess free, and cute enough to keep on the c...
16oz/470ml Olive Oil Dispenser Bottle for Kitchen Gadgets and Air Fryer Accessories - Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking w(Light Blockage) - Black Utensils Nozzle - TikTok Shop
These are hands-down my most-used bowls in the kitchen. The Pyrex glass is super sturdy, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and doesn’t hold on to stains or smells (looking at you, butter and vanilla!). I use them for mixing dough, melting chocolate, pr...
Pyrex® 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set
If you bake often, silicone tools are a total game-changer. They’re heat-resistant, flexible, easy to clean, and won’t scratch your mixing bowls or pans. I use my silicone spatulas for folding dough, scraping every last bit of batter, and even feedin...
GIR.co: The Best Silicone Kitchen Cooking Utensils And Sets
A simple, sturdy rolling pin that gets the job done without fuss. I reach for this one anytime I’m rolling out sourdough, cookie dough, or pie crust—it has a nice weight that makes it easier to roll evenly without straining your wrists. The handles a...
KitchenAid Rolling Pin
My go-to tool for mixing sourdough, muffin batter, and anything thick or sticky. It blends ingredients beautifully without overmixing, and unlike a spoon or spatula, nothing clumps up or gets stuck. I love that it’s easy to clean and doesn’t take up ...
Dough Whisk | King Arthur Baking Company
These are my favorite cooling racks—super sturdy, well-made, and they don’t warp in the oven or after a wash. I love the clean, classic look and how well they handle everything from cookies to crusty sourdough loaves. The grid pattern keeps things fr...
Williams Sonoma Steel Cooling Rack
This immersion blender has become my new favorite kitchen gadget! It makes blending different things so much easier than pulling out my blender and making new dirty dishes. I can remove the arm for easy cleaning, which is a huge plus with my busy sch...
Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
Sourdough Specific
Everything you need to start, feed, and bake with sourdough—these tools help me get that golden crust, open crumb, and perfect rise every time. Whether you’re a sourdough newbie or a seasoned baker, these are the must-haves I use for every loaf.
This banneton is a staple in my sourdough routine. It helps shape the dough beautifully and is super easy to clean for next time! The linen liner is soft and easy to use when I want a smoother finish, and the basket itself is sturdy and breathable—pe...
Saint Germain Premium Round Bread Banneton Basket
This little tool is a baker’s secret weapon for gorgeous, professional-looking bread. It lets you score precise cuts in your dough, helping it expand perfectly in the oven and creating the stereotypical sourdough crust. The blades are replaceable, wh...
Scoring Lame
This cast iron classic is my go-to for baking perfect sourdough. It was my first real sourdoughpurchase, and I love it! It holds heat beautifully and creates that ideal oven-steam environment that gives bread its signature crust and oven spring. Plus...
Dutch Ovens
A must-have for any aspiring sourdough baker! This kit includes a lively sourdough starter, a handy banneton proofing basket with liner, a Danish dough whisk, and easy-to-follow instructions that make baking approachable—even if you’re brand new. It'...
Superbaking Banneton Sourdough Proofing Basket
This scraper is a surprisingly handy tool for every baker’s countertop. I like the material, because it's bendy enough to get dough from any srface, even inside of bowls! It doubles as a dough cutter for quick, clean portions. Lightweight and food-sa...
Flexibles Bench Scrapers for Baking
This fun little tool makes dusting flour, powdered sugar, or cocoa powder a breeze. Its perforated end ensures an even, controlled sprinkle, perfect for rolling ot dough, perfecting bread, or adding a little touch to desserts. The solid scoop side ma...
Flour Duster
Sweets Baking
From perfectly portioned cookies to evenly baked cakes, these are the tools that help me get consistent, delicious results every time. I use these for scooping, shaping, baking, and cooling—whether I’m making a batch of chocolate chip cookies or a la...
The amount that these get used is wild! They are cool enough to handle instantly, and I don’t have to worry about cutting parchment paper.
Silicone baking mats with a Lifetime Warranty
This pan is a must-have for any baker. Its removable bottom makes it easy to release delicate cakes like cheesecakes without any hassle. I got it when a coworker asked if I could do a cheesecake. My response was, “I'll try and let you know!” The answ...
ZeroPone 9 Inch Non-stick Springform Pan
This set includes three different sizes (1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoon, and 3 tablespoon), making it incredibly versatile for cookies, cupcakes, and muffin batter. I can make sure that my baked goods are consistent every time, which takes a lot of guess...
\Cookie Scoops for Baking
This pan is a must-have for anyone who loves baking bite-sized treats! My kids love mini muffins, and mini cupcakes are perfect for poppable little treats.
Mini Muffin Pan
Ingredient Storage
Keeping your ingredients fresh makes a big difference in your bakes! These are the airtight containers, jars, and smart storage solutions I use to keep flours, sugars, and mix-ins organized and ready to go. Practical, space-saving, and cute enough to...
This big, clear container is a baker’s best friend! Its perfect for large quantities of sugar, flour, rice…whatever you on hand! The airtight lid keeps everything fresh and moisture-free, so no need to worry about spoiling. I love using it to store f...
Airtight Baking Storage Containers
While the other set is nice for a big supply, these containers are smaller for your ingredients that aren't needed in bulk. I love the different sizes and the handy labeling makes staying organized easier. I need all the help I can get with that!
Ingredient Storage Containers
Decorating and Specialty
These are the tools I pull out when I want to add that extra “wow” factor—from piping bags and offset spatulas to a little edible sparkle or a kitchen torch for toasty finishes. Whether you’re decorating cookies or making something fun with the kids,...
My kids' favorite! They love whenever we make dino cookies, and they love to help! These ctters are cute, easy to use, and easy to clean!
Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
I absolutely adore the FANCY brand! The colors are so vibrant and fun, and all of their products add an extra special touch to any treat you add them to!
Edible Glitter & Shimmer