Baking & Pastry Utensils

Oxo Good Grips Cake Tester

How to know when the cake is done? There's the broom bristle method (yuck), the finger tap method (unreliable), and the toothpick method (only works with shallow cakes). If you love to bake make sure you get the best results for your efforts and use a real, genuine cake tester.

Mrs. Anderson's 108 Ceramic Pie Weights

"MRS. ANFDERSON'S" CERAMIC PIE WEIGHTSPrevent pie shells from blistering and shrinking while they bakeConducts heat evenlyEasy to clean after bakingPackaging becomes a storage container for the weights

This packet of reusable pie weights contains plenty of pea-size ceramic beads to cover the bottom of an unfilled piecrust, preventing the shrinking that can occur while baking. To use, press the crust into the pan, prick with a fork, line with aluminum foil or wax paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake according to crust recipe, cool, and then remove the liner and pour the weights into a colander to continue cooling. Wash the weights, and then store them in their original plastic container or in a jar. --Jennifer Harris

Sassafras Little Cook Tool Kit

This Little Cooking Tool Kit for Kids ages 6-8 by Sassafras comes in a heavy duty vinyl bag that keeps your tools together time and again. The whisk, rolling pin, spatula, spoon and scraper are all downsized to fit little hands. The measuring cups and spoons let kids instantly visualize what each measurement looks like in comparison to other sizes.Your Little Cooking Tool Kit includes:Pastry ScraperWooden SpoonMeasuring CupsSpatulaWhiskRolling PinFunnelMelon Ball ScooperVinyl Bag

Got a little helper who insists on being your sous chef during food preparation? The tools in this kit are appropriately sized just for kids and are safe for children to use. The kit comes with a set of blue plastic measuring cups in 1/8-, 1/4-, 1/3-, 1/2-, and 1-cup sizes and red plastic measuring spoons for 1/4-, 1/2-, and 1 teaspoon and 1/2- and 1 tablespoon sizes. Kids learn valuable math concepts by measuring out quantities with these cups and spoons. In addition, the kit has a plastic funnel for no-mess pouring of liquid ingredients. Other tools include a wire whisk with a rubber-coated non-slip handle for beating eggs or batter, a wooden rolling pin for rolling out dough, a rubber spatula with a wooden handle for scraping every last bit of batter or frosting from a bowl, and a wooden spoon for stirring thicker concoctions. A metal melon baller with two scoop sizes gives fruit salads a dressier presentation. Finally, a pint-sized wooden-handled metal spatula is easier for kids to control when flipping mini burgers or removing cookies from a baking sheet. All tools come in a clear vinyl carrying case that travels easily to a friend's kitchen and keeps all utensils clean when not in use. This kit is a great gift for children who are clamoring to be involved during meal preparations. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box
Pastry scraper, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula, whisk, rolling pin, funnel, melon ball scooper, vinyl bag

Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat

If you love to bake but are disheartened by cookies and pastries that burn and stick, you'll certainly appreciate this flexible, non-stick Exopat Baking Mat, often referred to as Silpat. Made in France, the mat promotes even browning without burning, and easy removal from the pan without sticking. To use, simply place the mat on your baking sheet ??? no greasing required. Place your cookies or pastries on top of the mat and bake in the oven as you normally would. After baking, simply remove the mat, shake it clean and store it away until next time. The mat is freezer safe and can withstand oven temperatures up to 580 degrees. Use it over and over - it's guaranteed to last up to 3,000 bakings.

Made of slippery silicone, the Exopat baking mat prevents cookies and pastries from sticking, eliminating the need for parchment paper, nonstick cooking surfaces, and the greasing of baking sheets. It measures 16-1/2 by 11-5/8 inches, wipes clean with a sponge, is heat- safe to 580 degrees F, can be used 2,000 to 3,000 times, and is an essential tool for an avid baker. --Fred Brack

J.K. Adams BRP-1 10-1/2-Inch by 2-1/8-Inch Maple Bakers Pin

J.K.Adams BRP-1 10-1/2-Inch by 2-1/8-Inch Maple Bakers Pin

A rolling pin is a kitchen basic that every cook needs. Made with waxed maple barrels these affordable pins have a full-length steel axel that runs through self-lubricating nylon bearings guaranteeing a lifetime of smooth rolling.Our selection includes the most popular sizes and shapes on the market.The Gourmet series (GRP) has lacquered handles and the Bakers series (BRP) has waxed handles.

J.K.Adams BRP-1 10-1/2-Inch by 2-1/8-Inch Maple Bakers Pin Features:

• Hand wash with warm water, towel dry
• 10-1/2-Inches by 2-1/8-Inches
• Waxed Hanldes for easier grip
• Perfect for the seasoned baker and the new baker alike
• Made in Vermont, USA

• Dimension:10 1/2"x 2 1/8"x 3"
• weight:1.17 Lbs

Ateco 3-1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Doughnut Cutter

Measures 1 3/4 high Stainless Steel

Dough Press Set

Create half-moon shaped pierogi, tarts, snacks, and more with this set of dough presses. Simply place dough in the press, add the filling, and press down. The press' teeth seal the dough edge, and the beveled edge cuts the dough to the exact size.
Set of 4: 3¼", 4", 5", and 6" diameters.
Top rack dishwasher safe.

These simple devices (why didn't I think of that!) create pretty, as-easy-as-pie pastries. On one side of a press is a beveled edge for cutting rounds from rolled-out dough. Turn the press over, place the dough round on the sealing "teeth," and pat it into the concave form. Spoon filling into the center, moisten the edges of the round for a proper seal, fold the press, and--bingo!--out comes a uniformly crimped pastry ready for steaming, frying, or baking. Instructions and basic recipes included. --Fred Brack

Mario Batali Dough Separator / Scraper

RSVP International Biscuit Cutters, Set of 4

Biscuit cutters haven't changed much since Colonial times, but new materials and a tweak here and there have made modern-day cutters, like this handsome set, efficient and practical. This set of four cutters is made of heavy-gauge polished stainless steel and is likely to last a lifetime. The cutters themselves are a generous 1??" deep--it's the depth that sets a biscuit cutter apart from a cookie cutter--and their cutting edges are nicely beveled on the outside. The handles arch 1??" above their cutters, so there's plenty of grip room. (Cutting board not included.)

Ateco 2-1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Doughnut Cutter

Measures 1 3/4 high Stainless Steel