As we try new recipes in the kitchen, we discover which utensils and small appliances make our tasks easier and without which it would be impossible to prepare delicious desserts. Of course, this also applies to ingredients: we experiment and realize which ingredients we need to have on hand whenever we make a cake or a pie. We suggest five baking-related purchases you'll want to add to your shopping cart right now. Want to know which ones? Keep reading.
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Spiro Hand Blender - Mellerware
We'd venture to say that this first item we're suggesting is a baking staple : a hand mixer. However, having a staple at home doesn't mean just any mixer. We suggest the Spiro by Mellerware because its quality is backed by 1,700 reviews on Amazon, giving it 4.3 stars, and by the nearly 400 reviews it has on the brand's own website, with a score of 4.7 out of 5.
Spiro includes all the accessories you'll need every day to prepare the cakes, pies, and pastries that will make up your baking essentials. It comes with a 600 ml measuring cup, a 350 ml chopper, an emulsifier, and a whisk . We'll go into more detail below.
Let's start with the power itself: 1000W, which will allow you to prepare your preparations in the shortest possible time and with optimal results. It has a speed regulator on the top with LED lighting and a turbo button for maximum power. The blades with 4 high-performance stainless steel blades chop instantly and very efficiently; with the emulsifier, you'll achieve ingredient mixtures with a creamy and uniform texture in the blink of an eye; the whisk allows you to whip egg whites or mix wet or dry batters without lumps; the measuring cup is ideal as a container for working and also for precisely measuring quantities; and the chopping jug can be used to chop, for example, nuts that you need in your desserts (among many other uses).
Spiro also has an ergonomic design with a comfortable grip, making using the blender effortless. It weighs very little (only 1.36 kg) , and although we recommend the red color, because we love adding a touch of color to small kitchen appliances, yellow and the classic, elegant black are also available.
Using and cleaning your Spiro's accessories is very simple: they have an easy one-click assembly and disassembly system, and you can put both the measuring cup and the chopper in the dishwasher. Available in 4 different colors
This mixer can be disassembled so you can wash its parts in the dishwasher.
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Manuka Honey - Naturalepiù
Manuka honey can become the secret to your desserts : that ingredient that provides the necessary sweetness without sacrificing the flavor of a high-quality product. It comes from the Manuka plant , which is found mainly in New Zealand and parts of Australia.
Its flavor is strong and decisive, as is its aroma, intense and sweet . A honey with a very dense and creamy consistency , and a color between yellow and orange.
Naturalepiù guarantees that each batch of its Manuka honey is individually tested in accredited laboratories to certify the methylglyoxal classification , which indicates the concentration. Test results are available to ensure an authentic, high-quality product, as indicated on the label.
Naturalepiù's Manuka honey comes from pristine areas of New Zealand, where bees extract the nectar from this plant to create a honey with excellent properties. This product has a high rating on Amazon, with more than 680 reviews giving it 4.6 stars. Rating of 4.6 stars out of 5
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This vegan honey is obtained from a plant located in New Zealand, and has a delicious flavor.
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Organic food-grade baking soda - Nortembio
If baking is your thing, don't be scared when we recommend this ingredient, which comes in a 3 kg package . You'll need it! It's organic baking soda from the Nortembio brand. We want to suggest it as a substitute for traditional baking powder : an ingredient that doesn't add aluminum, genetically modified ingredients, or anti-caking agents to your recipes. You can even use it to wash fruits and vegetables, or to tenderize vegetables and meats.
Nortembio is a baking soda with Official Certification for the production of organic foods and preparations. It is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and celiacs.
Known as "baking soda," it's a 100% natural ingredient especially recommended as a leavening agent for raising and thickening pastry doughs. Your purchase includes a free ebook with all the Nortembio usage ideas and delicious, easy recipes.
A product that has nearly 900 reviews on Amazon and a very high rating of 4.7 stars from users. Available in packages of various dimensions
Yeast substitute in your recipes that will give you fluffier and softer texture results
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Decomax silicone pastry bag - Lékué
Piping bags have always been laborious, but with this new model from Lékué, it's simplified and even more clean . Decomax is a piping bag made of 100% platinum silicone + ABS, materials completely safe for food use.
Its design is nothing like the piping bags we're used to, as it's round and semi-rigid, with a fairly wide top lid through which we'll insert whatever mixture we want to decorate or fill cakes. It includes six different nozzles so you can write, create balls or dots, fill, decorate with flowers, shells, or string, etc. It's easy to do, because, as we mentioned, the semi-flexible material means that once you've filled the bag, all you have to do is squeeze it and it's ready.
The main advantage? You'll make much less of a mess, and the result will be just as professional as with a traditional piping bag. We also want to highlight that you can store leftover batter directly in your Decomax piping bag in the refrigerator or even heat it in the microwave. When you're done, just throw it in the dishwasher to wash it (the manufacturer recommends hand-washing the nozzles). Isn't that fantastic? More than 850 reviews
With dimensions of 15.7x14x7 centimeters, this pastry bag is very easy to handle and practical for beginners and experts alike.
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Cake Slicer and Leveler - Oranlife
Isn't it so nice to see those multi-layered cakes with different fillings? Cakes that are so beautiful, it's almost embarrassing to start: all the layers are equally thick , sliced evenly, and the final result is a marvel, a work worthy of a professional chef. Well, obviously, there's a trick. Or more than a trick, a little help .
This is a very common tool in the baking world: a leveler or slicer that comes in different shapes. We suggest this ring-shaped one from Oranlife because we find it very easy to use. Its adjustable design, with two movable handles , allows you to expand and contract the size of the ring according to the diameter of the cake, from 23 to 30 cm . Once the width is adjusted, the ring, which is 8.4 cm high, will allow you to cut the cake perfectly, allowing you to make up to 7 layers.
A ring made of food-grade stainless steel that's microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe. You'll love it whether you're a professional chef or aspiring to become a dessert king. 6 guides for making straight cuts
The 6 slots in the structure allow for straight cross cuts for multi-tiered cakes.
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