The Best Gifts for Bakers and Baking Enthusiasts

By Megan Soll
September 05, 2019
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Holidays are a good excuse for baking, but we’d argue that every day is a perfect day for whipping up something delicious in the oven. Anyone that loves to bake knows that there are so many elements to consider, from the best ingredients to the ideal presentation method. Even the most beautiful cakes are only improved by being served on a quality platter or cake stand. For the baker in your life, it’s only fair to have all of the best tools for whipping up a batch of warm cookies, flaky pastries, or fresh homemade bread. Even if they have every baking tool in the book, there are still upgrades they would love to have to make their baked goods better than ever. Whether you’re always cooking for a crowd or just want to perfect what you make for your own family on a weekly basis, these unique gifts are some of the essentials (and indulgences) that bakers will love to have around. Read on for the perfect gifts to give and get for baking enthusiasts. Related: 15 Bread Baking Tools Every Home Baker Needs
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Silicone Baking Mats

Williams Sonoma

A reusable silicone-coated baking sheet makes it easy to protect baking sheets without sacrificing the perfect bake for cookies. Buy a few and never worry about aluminum foil again.

Silpat Silicone Baking Mat, $25 at williams-sonoma.com

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Cake Stand

Crate & Barrel

No cake or pastry feat on display is quite right without a proper cake stand display. Help set desserts apart (and above) the rest with a marble and wood pedestal.

Wood Marble Pedestal, $55 crateandbarrel.com

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Nonstick Bakeware

Williams Sonoma

The essentials of bakeware are elevated with a golden nonstick material. Aluminum steel means the pans will heat evenly, and the ceramic coating means the surface will resist abrasion. Everything is dishwasher safe too, for easy cleanup.

Williams Sonoma Goldtouch® Nonstick 6-Piece Essentials Bakeware Set, $80 (originally $160) at williams-sonoma.com

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Power Hand Mixer

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If you’d rather not drag out the big mixer and work in the bowl you started with, or just lack the kitchen space for huge appliances, a hand mixer is a great option to have around.

KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, $40 (originally $60) at amazon.com

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Baking Book

Amazon

If you’re like us, you rarely need an excuse for a new recipe book. For baking we recommend The Baking Bible for everything you can bake under the sun. Kouign amann fanatics will love to indulge in every recipe in here.

The Baking Bible, $21 (originally $40)

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Serving Tools

Anthropologie

Serve guests the right way with beautiful serving tools. These pieces will ensure you don’t butcher a carefully decorated cake as you cut into it.

Verona Cake Serving Set, $48 at anthropologie.com

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Mixing Bowls

Crate & Barrel

For the serious baker, it’s great to have a quality set of bowls that will last through plenty of wear and tear. These have rubber bottoms that won’t slip or slide while you’re mixing, and include tops for letting bread rise or storing ingredients.

Rosti White Melamine Mixing Bowls with Lids Set $40 at crateandbarrel.com

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Embossed Rolling Pin

Amazon

An easy way to jazz up any crust or cookie? An embossed roller. There are plenty of designs out there but this chevron can serve for pretty much any occasion, from Christmas to Mother’s day.

Embossing rolling pin, chevron, $23 at amazon.com 

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Rolling Pins

Amazon

There are two types of bakers: those who wing it and guesstimate and those who are meticulous about the process. For our type-A friends, we love this roller with different dough measurements to have the most consistent and gorgeous results every time. Get it in multicolor or blue and gray.

Joseph Joseph 20085 Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, Multicolored, $9 (originally $20) at amazon.com

Joseph Joseph 20036 Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, Blue, $22 at amazon.com

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Pie Dish

Anthropologie

If you’re going to work hard on a beautiful pie, why not serve it in a beautiful dish? This stoneware piece is oven safe up to 450-degrees Fahrenheit, and can serve as an heirloom in itself (even get the measuring cups and spoons to match).

Lilia Pie Dish, $42 at anthropologie.com

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Oven Mitts

Amazon

Amazon’s #1 pick for oven mitts earned its spot for a reason. These mitts are heavy duty and easy to clean.

Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitts with Quilted Liner, $14 at amazon.com

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Kitchen Apron

Williams Sonoma

A favorite in our test kitchens, this apron will go the distance for any baking enthusiast. It’s machine washable, and three reinforced pockets make it a nifty companion for all cooking tasks.

Hedley & Bennett Apron, $67 (originally $90) at williams-sonoma.com

Related: The Best Kitchen Aprons

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Mini Stand Mixer

Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

When experimenting with macarons, meringues, cake batters or cookie doughs, a trusty, reliable stand mixer can save time and serious labor.

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer, $330 at williams-sonoma.com

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Dough Scoop / Ice Cream Scoop Set

Courtesy of Amazon

For portioning out perfect cookies or cupcake batter, this set of three differently sized scoops is smartly packaged and perfectly giftable.

Jenaluca Ice Cream Scoop Set, $50 at amazon.com

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Cookie Jar

Crate & Barrel

Keep cookies fresh (and close at hand) with a traditional cookie jar. Ask any friend or family member, there is nothing more exciting than cookies on display, ripe for the taking.

Heritage Hill 128 oz. Glass Jar with Lid, $15 at crateandbarrel.com

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Bread Baking Book

Courtesy of Amazon

Jim Lahey follows up his first bread book with this collection of recipes from New York’s Sullivan Street Bakery which has been baking up uncompromisingly amazing bread since 1994. 

“The Sullivan Street Bakery Cook Book” by Jim Lahey, $21 (originally $35) on amazon.com

Related: The Best Bread Cookbooks for Any Home Baker

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Uncommon Goods

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Baking Sheets

Courtesy of Amazon

You can never have enough baking sheets, whether for batch after batch of cookies or just roasting some vegetables for dinner. These Nordicware half sheets were our top pick. You should also consider throwing in a quarter sheet for small and test batches or a couple of cooling racks to complete the set.

Nordic ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s half Sheet (2 Pack), $21 on Amazon

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