Tools

Baking is no doubt a precise science and the perfect tools are essential for the consistent and delicious outcome of baking. So here I am going to give detail information for the tools which are required for baking along with their roles

Measuring Tools:

Measurements are the game changer in baking. For every recipe accurate measurements of ingredients are essential to keep in mind because a slight variation in quantities can effect the taste, flavor and texture of the final product.

There are three kinds of measuring tools which are

Measuring cups: Dry measuring cups are used to measure the flour, sugar and solid ingredients. Always remember to level the ingredients on each measuring. In case of liquids like water, oil and milk you can use liquid measuring cups.

Measuring spoons: When you have to measure the small quantities like baking powder, baking soda and any essence use measuring spoons.

Digital scale: In professional baking, you require a digital scale to weigh the ingredients for precision because weighing the ingredients is more accurate then the measurements.

Mixing Tools:

Mixing tools are key to success to a large extent.

Mixing bowl: A set of mixing bowls can help you highly in baking. These should be of stainless steel or glass bowls. If you have a set of different sizes it works as a cherry on the cake because it will allow you to separate wet and dry ingredients.

Whisk: In baking you always need to whisker for egg, cream and thin batters. It helps to aerate the batter and mix the ingredients evenly.

Silicon Spatula: It always allows you to scrap down all the batter from the sides into the pan and to fold the batter evenly without deflating it.

Wooden Spoon: When you have to work with stiff batters, this tool is great. It is also good for creaming butter and sugar together and mixing the dough or batter.

Hand mixer or Standing mixer: A hand mixer is convenient for most mixing tasks while a standing mixer is useful for heavy duty task or when you have to mix large batches of batter.

Sifting Tool:

Sifter or fine mesh tool: A sifter allows to aerate the flour and other dry ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. When we do not sift these ingredients it usually create lumps in the batter which afterwards effect the texture and flavor of the dish. So sifter is a must have product for all the bakers.

Baking Pans:

There are variety of pans available. A baker can choose according to his/her baking style.

Cake pan: A lot of cake pans are there in the market which are of different shapes and different sizes. These pans are required for layered cakes and sheet cakes. These should be non-stick to ensure easy release of cake after baking.

Muffin tray: It is a common tool for baking muffins, cupcakes and mini cheesecakes.

Loaf pan: This is required for bread, loaf and meatloaf. It give structure to the more solid batters and doughs.

Baking sheets: These sheets are required in the baking of cookies, biscuits and other roasting items. Baking sheets with rims allows to prevent the spills and offers a flat surface for baking and roasting.

Rolling Tools:

Rolling pin: This is required to flat the dough for cookies and biscuits. A rolling pin of wood and silicon always works best in baking.

Pastry mat or board: This also provide flat surface to roll the dough. Silicon mats are the best with are easy to clean and are non-stick.

Cutting Tools:

Cookie cutter: To give desired shape to your cookies you are required to have cookie cutter which comes in different styles and sizes.

Cake leveler: To cut the cake sponge evenly, leveler works best.

Cooling and finishing Tools :

Cooling rack: It allow the cookies to cool completely from all the sides and prevent cookies and doughs to become soggy while cooling.

Piping bags, scrapers and tips: To decorate cakes you always need piping bags, tips to decorate them in different styles and designs and scrapers for the finishing of the cake.

Oven Tools:

Oven thermometer: It allows you to ensure the right temperature of oven which is essential for perfect of the baking item.

Timer: Always ensure the perfect timing of the baking. Never rely on guesswork.

Having the right tools for baking will make your baking experience more efficient and enjoyable  so always invest in quality tools.