Some of you may not know, but today is World Bread Day. The original purpose of this day, which started in 2012, was to make and present homemade cakes to loved ones. Since then, the day has evolved into a day where all kinds of baked goods are baked and distributed. Who doesn’t like this?
To celebrate the perfect excuse to make your favorite sweet treats, we’ve put together a list of essential baking supplies. From the best stand mixers to the best induction stoves, keep reading to see if you’re missing something important on your shelf.
Oh, and did you see our list of 5 sustainable kitchen gadgets for World Earth Day?
1.Pro Cook Stand Mixer
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ProCook’s stand mixer is a recent addition to the brand’s small appliance range, and it’s a great countertop, heavy-duty electric mixer worthy of KitchenAid. It has 6 speed settings, a pulse function, and comes with a 6 liter stainless steel mixing bowl. The tilt head design and powerful motor make this appliance perfect for budding cooks and chefs.
It also has a dishwasher-safe splash shield and comes with attachments for beaters, whisks, and dough hooks. The stand mixer is also compatible with KitchenAid attachments, so you can continue to use KitchenAid parts even if you previously owned them.
Buy Stand Mixer from ProCook for £249.99
2. Kenwood QuickMix+ Hand Blender
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The Kenwood QuickMix+ Hand Blender is ideal for quick mixing, light doughs, doughs, and fillings. A durable hand mixer is invaluable in the kitchen, and for those looking for style and performance, the QuickMix+ is an obvious choice.
QuickMix+ intentionally starts slow and guides you to your destination. This feature avoids the typical bursts of speed that can send flour flying everywhere. Don’t worry, it also comes with a pulse function when you need a sudden power up.
Buy QuickMix+ Hand Blender for £44.99 at Kenwood
3. KitchenAid K150 blender
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KitchenAid has a variety of powerful and reliable blender options, including the KitchenAid K150 blender, which easily crushes ice with a three-part vortex blending system.
Available in five different colors, this blender is perfect for making all kinds of doughs and icings, making your life much easier in the process.
Buy KitchenAid K150 Blender for £229.99 at KitchenAid
4. Smeg portable induction stove
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If you’re struggling with countertop space or don’t already have a stove, the Smeg portable induction stove is a great piece of technology to own. There are three preset modes to choose from, all with nine power levels and a boost function. There are also his three automatic settings based on food type.
For even more accuracy, the portable induction cooktop comes with an external temperature probe. This means that the stove will automatically stop cooking when it reaches the desired core temperature, and the proof timer will maintain the target temperature for a specific duration.
Buy Portable Induction Cooktop for £299.95 at Smeg
5. Salter Max 15kg Cutting Board Digital Kitchen Scale
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These kitchen scales also double as sanitary, full-sized glass cutting boards, making them a handy tool to have when baking. It also has a huge maximum weighing capacity of 15kg, making it ideal for batch baking and work with heavy ingredients.
The “Zero” button allows you to add and weigh multiple ingredients. Unit buttons smoothly switch between metric, imperial, and aquatronic measurements. Because it is slim, it can be stored compactly when not in use.
Buy up to 15kg Cutting Board Digital Kitchen Scale for £32.99 at Salter