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SCALE
This scale is an essential tool in my kitchen not only for bread making but also for other stuff. I weigh ingredients and the loaves.
- It can measure up to 8kg.
- Modes: g, kg, lb:oz, oz, lb.
- It has the famous Baker’s Percentage function.
- Programmable auto-off feature.
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STAND MIXER
A must-have tool in every kitchen. I use it for kneading dough when I make bread. It used by my wife for mixing ingredients when she makes sweets ( I only eat them).
- It is very powerful.
- You can add a lot of attachments to it like food grinder, pasta maker, food processor
- It includes a dough hook (very useful for bread makers), flat beater and wire whip.
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THERMOMETER
I use it to determine when my bread is ready. It is important to know the internal temperature of your bread. Also useful when you cook meat.
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In my opinion, the thermometer doesn’t have to be expensive. You can also buy a cheap one like this.
SCORING LAME
It is very important to score the bread before placing it in the oven. It will look nice and it will allow the gases to escape and you will not end up with an ugly bread. You can use a normal knife but it will not cut the dough very well.
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PIZZA STONE
I have two of these in my oven. I like to bake my loaves and pizza on the stone (with a parchment paper over the stone – easier to clean).
BUY IT: Old Stone Oven Rectangular Pizza Stone
PARCHMENT PAPER
A must-have in any kitchen.
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SILICONE MAT
Put this over the counter and form your loaves on it. Easy to clean.
BUY IT: Non-slip Silicone Dough Rolling Mat
DOUGH SCRAPER AND CUTTER
Good for portioning dough.
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BOWL SCRAPER
Good for scraping and manipulating the sticky bread dough.
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BANNETON (PROOFING BASKET)
BUY IT (round): DOYOLLA Round Banneton
BUY IT (oval): DOYOLLA Set of 2 10inch Oval Shaped Banneton
COOLING RACK
BUY IT: Tebery 4 Pack Cooling Racks Baking Rack – 16″ x 10″
SOURDOUGH STARTER CONTAINER
If you bake sourdough bread then it is a must to have a nice jar with lid for your starter. My starter has a name so it has to have her own little house.
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LOAF PAN
I don’t use this as much but from time to time is very useful.
BUY IT: AmazonBasics Nonstick Carbon Steel Baking Bread Pan, 9.5 x 5 Inch, Set of 2
BREAD CUTTING KNIFE
A must-have in every home.
BUY IT: PAUDIN Ultra Sharp Serrated Knife 8 (German High Carbon Stainless Stee)