Yahoo LifestyleTreat Your Favorite Baker with These Sweet Gifts
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Treat Your Favorite Baker with These Sweet Gifts
So there's a baker in your life (maybe this is you!) who needs a gift and you have no idea what to get them. Whether it's a special birthday or holiday like Father's Day, searching for the perfect gift for a baker can be a little intimidating when you aren't familiar with how they operate in the kitchen. Thankfully, we've put together a list of some of the sweetest gifts around for bakers of all kinds: from pastry gurus to pie enthusiasts and cake decorators to bread makers and from novices and casual home bakers to more experienced pros.
These gifts range from practical (collapsable cake carrier) to just-for-fun (French tart making kit). From something they want (another cake stand), to something they need (a new set of baking pans to replace the ones they bought in college for cheap). Something budget-friendly (lattice pie crust cutter), or even something they've had their eye on but would never buy for themselves (hellooo, stand mixer). Hey, they spoil you with sweet and delicious baked goods, and now you can spoil them a little in return!
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1) Personalized Recipe Box
Etsy
etsy.com
$19.99
First and foremost, a baker needs a place to keep their recipes, whether handed down through the family or of their own crafty making. Gift them this personalized box, which comes with options for matching wooden dividers and cards.
Etsy - 3/37
2) The Baker’s Bundle Parchment Paper Set
Kana
kanalifestyle.com
$44.00
From minimizing cleanup to ensuring those cake layers come out of the pan easily, pre-cut parchment paper can be a lifesaver in the kitchen.
Kana Goods - 4/37
3) Springform Pan
Wilton
walmart.com
$10.97
From cakes to tortes to cheesecakes and so much more, a good springform pan is a must-have item in any baker's arsenal.
Walmart - 5/37
4) Copper & Walnut Pastry Set
Magnolia
magnolia.com
$40.50
Tackle cakes, pies, and pastries like a pro with this beautiful walnut and copper pastry set.
Magnolia - 6/37
5) Cast Iron Turntable
Ateco
amazon.com
$60.56
Make cake decorating easier for the baker in your life! This turntable helps cake decorators easily embellish from all sides.
Amazon - 7/37
6) Mrs. Anderson's Pie Weights
Mrs. Anderson's Baking
amazon.com
$7.99
No more wasting rice and dried beans! Pre-bake pie crusts and tart shells easily with these re-useable ceramic pie weights.
Amazon - 8/37
7) Airtight Canister Set
OXO
target.com
$39.99
Keep your favorite ingredients fresh and sealed tight with this canister set. Bonus points for an organized pantry!
Target - 9/37
8) Anniversary Bundt Pan
Nordic Ware
nordicware.com
$60.00
Help the baker in your life bake better Bundts with this classic and iconic bundt pan.
Nordic Ware - 10/37
9) Adjustable Cake Leveler
Wilton
amazon.com
$6.99
Ever wonder how bakers achieve perfectly flat and level cake layers? Your baker needs this handy tool!
Amazon - 11/37
10) Round Brotform
King Arthur Baking Company
kingarthurbaking.com
$26.95
With its coiled, beehive shape, this bread-proofing basket is perfect for bakers who aspire to create that perfectly artisanal-looking loaf.
King Arthur Baking Company - 12/37
11) Olivewood Bench Scraper
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$19.95
Know a baker who works with lots of dough? This bench scraper does everything from cutting to lifting to portioning and includes helpful measurements etched into the side.
Williams Sonoma - 13/37
12) Silicone Perfect Macaron Mat
Silpat
williams-sonoma.com
$29.95
Help your baker master classic French macarons with this non-stick, reusable mat that comes with a template for 20 perfectly sized macarons.
Williams Sonoma - 14/37
13) Dusting Wand
OXO
amazon.com
$11.95
Top off elegant creations with a dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder, all with the flick of your wrist.
Amazon - 15/37
14) 5-Speed Hand Mixer
Cuisinart
amazon.com
$39.95
A high-powered mixer is a baker's best friend! Give them the gift of easy mixing and there will be many baked goods in your future.
Amazon - 16/37
15) French Tart Baking Kit
Cooking Gift Set
amazon.com
$49.99
Take a little trip to Paris with this baking set, which includes everything you need to make classic French tarts. It's sure to be a hit with any aspiring pastry chef.
Amazon - 17/37
16) Glass Measuring Cups
Anchor
williams-sonoma.com
$19.95
Measuring cups of all sizes are a basic necessity for any baker. This set gets bonus points for being microwave and dishwasher safe.
Williams Sonoma - 18/37
17) Stand Mixer
Kitchen Aid
kitchenaid.com
$329.99
What would a gift guide for bakers be without the coveted stand mixer? Mix batters and frostings, whip egg whites and cream, and knead doughs all in one bowl. If you're looking to splurge on a gift, this is the one.
Kitchen Aid - 19/37
18) Lattice Pie Crust Cutter
King Arthur Baking Company
kingarthurbaking.com
$11.95
This little pie crust roller helps bakers achieve the lattice pie crusts of their dreams!
King Arthur Baking Company - 20/37
19) Stoneware & Glass Covered Cake Stand
Hearth & Hand
target.com
$29.99
Not only can you store and serve cakes with this domed cake stand, it'll also look beautiful on your kitchen counter!
Target - 21/37
20) Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Pro Nonstick 6-Piece Essential Set
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$99.95
Whether the baker you know is just starting out or is a tried and true baking whiz, everyone needs a solid set of baking pans.
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21) Personalized Apron
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$24.95
Every baker needs a hard-working apron that can handle the mess! Why not get one with a little personalization while you're at it? Maybe even toss in a matching spatula.
Williams Sonoma - 23/37
22) 10-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$39.95
Can a baker ever have enough mixing bowls? This set is suitable for both hot and cold ingredients, and can go in the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer.
Williams Sonoma - 24/37
23) Collapsible Cake and Cupcake Carrier
Progressive Furniture
bedbathandbeyond.com
$29.99
One of the tricky things about baking? Containers and transportation. The large dome on this carrier covers most layer cakes, as well as 24 cupcakes. Plus the whole thing collapses for easy storage.
Bed Bath & Beyond - 25/37
24) Custom Pie Plate
Etsy
etsy.com
$60.00
For the pie enthusiast, this custom pie plate that can be personalized with any handwritten recipe makes one heartwarming and thoughtful gift.
Etsy - 26/37
25) Food Scale
Escali
amazon.com
$24.95
Weigh ingredients like a pro! A food scale is an essential piece of any baker's kitchen and makes a great gift if they don't already have one.
Amazon - 27/37
26) Kitchen Torch
Spicy Dew
amazon.com
$24.99
Serious skills in the kitchen? A kitchen torch is just what your baker needs to take their meringues and creme brûlées to the next level.
Amazon - 28/37
27) Pie Stencils
AHeirloom
food52.com
$30.00
Say no to boring and plain desserts! Take pies, tarts, and cakes up a notch with these fun and easy to use stencils.
Food52 - 29/37
28) French Rolling Pin
JK Adams
food52.com
$17.00
With their tapered ends and easy maneuverability, French rolling pins are a great gift for anyone making tons of pie crusts, tart shells, and cut out cookies.
Food52 - 30/37
29) Digital Instant Read Thermometer
OXO
amazon.com
$22.95
Bakers know that temperature is super important when it comes to cooking sugar syrups, testing for doneness, and so much more. Make it easy on them with an instant read thermometer.
Amazon - 31/37
30) Kitchen Conversions Chart
Etsy
etsy.com
$37.00
Even the best bakers need a reminder sometimes! This chart covers measurements, weights, volumes, and temperatures. And makes great wall decor too.
Etsy - 32/37
31) Nordic Ware Cake Lifter
Nordic Ware
food52.com
$18.00
Does the cake baker in your life have a cake lifter? From easily assembling layers to arranging cakes on a stand or plate, this little tool is like having an extra set of helping hands.
Food52 - 33/37
32) Ramekins
DOWAN
amazon.com
$15.38
A set of ramekins is a versatile, must-have item for any home baker. They're perfect for creme brûlée, soufflés, lava cakes, and so much more.
Amazon - 34/37
33) Food Processor
Hamilton Beach
amazon.com
$57.99
Is it possible to even list all of the reasons why a baker needs a food processor? Crusts, doughs, batters, fruity sauces, butters, flours, the list could go on and on!
Amazon - 35/37
34) Stackable Cooling Rack
Nordic Ware
food52.com
$34.00
Sometimes one cooling rack isn't enough, but when you're having a baking marathon, counter space is valuable real estate. Save room with cooling racks that stack!
Food52 - 36/37
35) Reusable Pastry Bags
de Buyer
food52.com
$42.00
Disposable piping bags are great, but reusable piping bags are even better. Give the baker in your life something they can use again and again.
Food52 - 37/37
36) Cast Iron Skillet
Lodge Cast Iron
Lodge Cast Iron
$19.95
Every baker needs a cast iron skillet. They're perfect for cakes, breads, skillet cookies, crisps, crumbles, and so much more. The possibilities are truly endless!
Lodge Cast Iron
