If you're obsessed with shows like The Great British Bake Offor Holiday Baking Championship, you probably are already interested in dipping your toes in the pastry chef pool! Even if you're nowhere near the level of the amazing pastry chefs who appear on baking competition shows, creating masterpieces in your very own kitchen is still a ton of fun!
However, it can be difficult to achieve any level of professional-looking baked goods — no matter how good you may be — without an arsenal of baking accessories and items!
Check out these 20 essential items every wannabe pastry chef absolutely needs in her baking arsenal, from the basics, like a set of mixing bowls and measuring spoons, to more specific tools, like cookie scribes and cake turntables. Who knows? These might help catapult your dream of becoming the next Christina Tosi or Mary Berry! The best part? Most of these items are insanely affordable and come in under $50! Happy shopping!
1. Cookie Scribes, $13.73
Fact: Properly flooding sugar cookies is both an art form and a skill. These cookie scribes will help you get the smoothest possible surface when you're icing sugar cookies! Who knew such a small tool could make such a big impact?
2. Patterned Rolling Pin, $16.58
A patterned rolling pin is the easiest way to impress people with intricate and fancy-looking sweets! This one is so gorgeous. You'll want to use it every single day!
3. Baker's Twine, $5.50
If you sell baked goods out of your home (or are planning to), baker's twine is an absolute must! It gives each package of baked goods you create a little something extra. Also, it's pretty cute and colorful, too.
4. Pie Pin, $12.00
It's true. No one likes a soggy bottom! This Great British Bake Off-inspired pin is perfect to stick on your apron as you roll out some dough! It also makes an adorable stocking-stuffer.
5. 10-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, $29.99
When it comes to mixing bowls, the more, the merrier! This set of 10 mixing bowls will help you stay organized and have all your premeasured ingredients at your fingertips!
6. Copper Measuring Spoon Set, $6.99
Not only does every pastry-chef-in-training need a set of mixing bowls, but they also need measuring spoons! These copper measuring spoons look fancy but are practical, too. They will also outlast just about any other measuring spoon you can find.
7. Set of 2 Silicone Baking Mats, $32.99
While parchment paper is great in a pinch, if you bake a lot, you're going to end up wasting a lot of paper. These reusable silicone mats ensure that your dough will never stick to the pan. They will save you tons of money on parchment paper!
8. Ceramic Scone Pan, $14.99
Make perfect, symmetrical scones every time you bake with this pastel scone baking pan! The color is perfect to brighten up your kitchen. Plus, if you have it on hand, you're likely to make scones just about every chance you get.
9. Personalized Spatula, $6
If you don't have a personalized spatula, are you even a real home cook? This spatula is so adorable you'll want to use it every day. And why shouldn't you? It was literally made for you.
10. Linen Apron With Pockets, $58.18
Every home cook needs her own apron, and while my mom personally likes to have one to match each holiday and season, I fully support having a go-to, reliable apron like this one with deep pockets! The crisscross pattern in the back is also a nice touch, and it's big enough that it'll cover all of your clothing!
11. Pack of 50 To-Go Boxes, $35.95
It's always a good idea to have to-go boxes on hand in case someone wants to order some of your beautiful baked creations! They're also a great way to gift baked goods to your friends.
12. Set of 3 Piping Tips, $7
How else are you going to create beautiful works of cupcake art if you don't have a set of piping tips? These will make your cupcakes almost too pretty to eat. They are definitely worth the $7 price tag.
13. 3-Piece Cake Stand Set, $61.44
Put your incredible cakes on display with these stunning cake stands! The gold accents will make any baked good — big or small — seem grand. And of course they are grand. You made them!
14. Tabletop Pastry Display, $40.99
Although gold cake stands are luxurious and grand, this retro pastry display stand gives any countertop more of a nostalgic, homey feel. Keep your cake fresh and on display at the same time. Chances are, with it in plain view, it'll be gone before it has the chance to get stale anyway.
15. Expandable Cookie Cooling Rack, $36.99
If you've ever baked 100 cookies for a last-minute bake sale you forgot about, you'll know how important an expandable cookie-cooling rack is. These are a necessity in every true baker's kitchen. The more you have, the more cookies you'll make!
16. Baker's Rack, $89.99
A baker's rack is an essential piece of kitchen equipment for any home pastry chef! It's a bit like a portable workstation and storage area, so you'll have everything you need right where you need it, exactly WHEN you need it.
17. Oven Mitt Set, $29.99
How cute are these red-and-white-striped oven mitts? They're simply a must-have. Not just for the holiday season, but anytime.
18. Cookie Cutter Set, $45.99
Every aspiring pastry chef needs a nice, heavy-duty set of cookie cutters at her workstation! Who doesn't love baking cookies, after all? This adorable set will have you making dozen after dozen.
19. Marble Rolling Pin, $19.32
Yes, patterned rolling pins are both fun and practical; however, every baker needs a basic, heavy-duty rolling pin that will roll out any type of dough perfectly. This one will last a lifetime.
20. Carousel Cake Stand, $69
Frost your cakes like a pro with this cake turntable! It makes all the difference, trust me!
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