KitchenAid Created an All-in-One Bread Bowl That Makes Preparing Your Own Loaves a Breeze

kitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counterkitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counter
kitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counterkitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counter

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KitchenAid is known for an array of different appliances, many of which you likely already have sitting on your countertops. While you're probably familiar with everything from their standing mixers to blenders, there's a new all-in-one product from the brand that every home baker needs to know about: a bread bowl with a baking lid ($129.99, crateandbarrel.com). Based on data from a survey conducted by OnePoll featuring 2,000 Americans, 52 percent of respondents said that they spent their time at home social distancing in late-spring of 2020 by baking. The KitchenAid team took notice and created a product that would make this process easier than ever.

This new bread bowl is easy for first timers to use, but it also benefits experienced bakers: It'll streamline the bread-making process, meaning you can turn out loaf after loaf far more efficiently. So, what does this product do? It gives you the ability to mix, knead, and proof the dough in one custom bowl, all using your KitchenAid stand mixer. Then, when you're ready to bake, you'll put the lid on, which means you can skip the bread machine entirely. The lid itself traps the steam when the bread is baking, mirroring the average steam oven.

Plus, the bowl features lines on the inside that act as a guide for proofing and helps track the rising dough. The ceramic make and double porcelain design also allows for the bowl to retain heat, giving your loaves a thorough bake. Convinced it's worth bringing home? It's available for pre-order exclusively through Crate & Barrel right now.

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kitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counter
kitchenaid bread bowl with baking lid on counter

Courtesy of Crate & Barrel

KitchenAid Bread Bowl with Baking Lid

Bread making is easy with this baking bowl. Simply mix and knead the dough, top with the lid for proofing, and then put the whole bowl in the oven to bake. Once it's complete, you can even serve the loaf on the lid.

Shop Now: KitchenAid Bread Bowl with Baking Lid, $129.99, crateandbarrel.com.