The 39 Best Baking Gifts of 2024
If you have a friend or family member who loves to bake, buying them a gift that helps them create delicious pastries is like a gift that keeps on giving. Whether it’s a tool to help them bake more efficiently, or a new appliance that’s perfect for specific treats, there are a variety of gifts that are an excellent way to show your love and appreciation for their talent.
We compiled our top gift recommendations of kitchen essentials that bakers would love to have in their kitchen including gadgets, bakeware, and spices. We also spoke to Susan Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes and Caitlyn Cox, pastry chef at RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee, for extra insight and tips on finding the perfect gift for your favorite baker.
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If your favorite baker loves bagels, The Lékué Bagel Maker will give them the proper setup to create their own. The bagel maker comes in a set of six silicone molds that are heat-resistant and can be placed in the oven or a pot of boiling water. The bagel maker features a conical tip in the middle to shape your bagel around it, and holes at the bottom allowing water to drain out after boiling.
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Having the right tools in the kitchen can make a huge difference in the way your baker operates. The Pastrio 3 -n-1 Bench Scraper Set from Chefn comes with a stainless steel scraper that can cut dough on hard surfaces, a flat plastic scraper for silicone surfaces (like pastry mats), and a curved plastic bowl scraper to scrape dough from bowls.
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If your baker is in need of some baking inspo, The Great British Bake Off cookbook offers ideas in spades, and you don’t have to be a fan of the show to appreciate these signature recipes. The cookbook takes readers on a culinary journey, exploring tried and true classic recipes, and then providing an updated version for home bakers to try. The book has 72 chapters in all, making it a worthwhile read for both aspiring and experienced bakers.
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The Emilie Henry Ruffled Pie Dish looks elegant enough to go directly from the oven to the kitchen table. The 10.5-inch dish features ruffled edges and a shiny glaze finish in burgundy, white, green, orange, or navy. Your baker will also appreciate that its dishwasher- and freezer-safe, allowing for easy cleanup and storage, respectively.
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Bakers who want to explore jelly rolls (aka Swiss rolls) are going to need a jelly roll pan in their kitchen arsenal. The All-Clad Pro Release is nonstick and is smaller than a regular sheet pan, but has slightly raised one-inch sides to keep the cake batter inside. It’s made from gauge aluminum steel which is a cheaper alternative to stainless steel, but is still durable and bakes cakes evenly. The pan can withstand high temperatures up to 450°F and has handles on the sides for easy gripping when your baker is ready to load/unload their tasty creation.
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