5 Cool Baking Tools, Cookware and Gadgets

Innovative Baking Products For Your Kitchen For Under $50

Aug 15, 2009

From cake stencils to butane torches to scone pans, practical baking tools that will make great gift ideas for anyone who loves to bake.

Having all the right tools for baking makes the job a lot easier. Here are some unique baking utensils and cookware products to try.

Crème Brulee Torch

Crème brulee is a French dessert with a rich custard base topped with a layer of hard caramel. The hard caramel layer is created by caramelizing sugar. The Typhoon Crème Brulee Torch is an easy way to caramelize sugar, allowing the top layer of the crème brulee to have its firm top layer. This torch has a fully adjustable flame that runs on butane fuel with a safety-lock button. The handle is easy to grip giving more precision when handling the torch. This creme brulee torch is a versatile tool since caramelized sugar can also be used in candy, flans, meringue, baked Alaska and other desserts.

Scone Pan

Scones or quick breads can be difficult to shape. The Nordic Ware Nonstick Scone Pan is a round pan with eight sectioned off wedges that simplifies this process. The pan is made from heavy-duty cast-aluminum so it can be used in the oven, on the stove top or under the broiler. The non-stick surface means the scones easily pop out when the pan is turned over. The pan is also ideal for biscuits or corn bread.

Pastry Pro Blender

Cutting butter into flour to make pastry and pie crust is not an easy job. A pastry blender is a hand pastry tool that has been around for decades, but Kitchen Innovations’ Pastry Pro Blender is a new take on one. This tool features a soft hand-formed grip for much easier ergonomic use and comfort. Its stainless steel diamond shaped tines will not bend and are clog resistant to make blending effortless.

Brownie Cutter

The Wilton® Zigzag Brownie Cutter is a waved polyethylene blade with an easy grip handle that easily cuts brownies so that they have a fun, decorative edge. The blade is tapered so it won’t scratch pans. In addition to brownies, the cutter can also be used to decoratively cut slab cakes, squares, sandwiches, and even pizza.

Cake Stencils Sets

The 10-piece Kaiser Cake Stencils Set makes cake decorating a breeze, particularly for special occasions. The kit includes garnishing tools stencils for birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, congratulations, hearts and cupid for Valentine’s, stars and flag for Fourth of July and many more. Simply lay these reusable stencils on top of the cake and then lightly sift powdered sugar, colored sugar or cocoa over the entire stencil. Wait a minute and then carefully lift the stencil to expose the design.

All of these handy baking tools are under $30 making them an affordable gift for anyone who loves baking or a shower gift for a new bride.

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