Love to Bake? Here are 4 Baking Equipment you Can’t do Without

Whether a seasoned cook or a beginner, you need proper tools and equipment to perform various cooking related tasks, and baking is no exception. Using baking equipment helps you cut down steps, saves time and efforts while preparing something as basic as a smoothie. Baking equipment are specially designed to help you prepare scrumptious food swiftly, without compromising on the taste. In this blog post we have list some essential baking equipment that deserve a place in your kitchen. Take a look.

1. Baking Pans

A pan is a must-have for all types of baking. When it comes to choosing baking pans, one is not enough given the fact that different baking food require different shapes. Opting for brownie pans, circular pans, pizza pans and cookie sheets will help you perform a range of baking tasks. Stoneware and aluminum are the best material choice you have. Opt for speciality pans that come in different sizes and shapes to create a long lasting impression, if you host guests every now and then.

2. Parchment Paper

Baking your favorite cookie, pie or pastry can be fun, however, getting rid of the layers of food that stick to the sides and body of the pan is far from amusing and can consume time and efforts in scraping. To avoid this problem, place parchment paper on your pans. You can also lay the paper on the kitchen counter to avoid any damage to the granite top. Parchment papers are usually grease and moisture resistant. Using parchment papers will do away with the need of extra scrubbing while cleaning your bakeware and will help in enhancing its service life.

3. Oven Thermometer

While buying baking equipment, don’t forget to choose an oven thermometer as most ovens develop problems with time which renders the dials and knobs with pre-marked temperatures useless. Using oven thermometers helps you monitor the temperature manually, and will enable you take appropriate steps to avoid over/undercooking.

4.  Electric Mixer

Almost all baking tasks involve mixing of ingredients. Doing it manually not only consumes both time and efforts, but also there is a good chance that you don’t get a perfect mixture. Opt for a hand/stand mixer to address this problem. Going for a lightweight and compact hand mixer would be a prudent option if you intend to use it for everyday cooking. Whereas the stand mixer makes an ideal choice if you like to experiment with food and prepare food that involves extensive stirring, whisking, and beating.

Conclusion

In addition to using these baking essentials, you can also opt for cookie cutters, pastry blenders and pastry crimping wheels to expedite your overall baking experience. While buying these or other bakeware, do check the manufacturer’s warranty and go through user manual and maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer. Last but not the least, read customer reviews before purchasing any equipment.