Important note: Except for Simply Bread merchandise and accessories, this is a purely objective gift guide. Simply Bread will not earn commission from items purchased from this guide.
The holidays are here, and bakers can be hard to shop for. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the baker in your life, we’ve put together a last-minute guide to help you in your search! Whether the baker in your life is a seasoned professional, or just starting, these gift ideas will definitely be appreciated. And if you’re a baker yourself, there’s no harm in treating yourself to some well-deserved baking tools this holiday season. Continue reading to learn more!
While many new bakers can get away without a thermometer, it becomes increasingly necessary as you start to scale up your production and are using a professional oven with less room for error. Keeping track of your dough temperature during fermentation is also very important, and can be tricky as the seasons change and your room temperature fluctuates. This particular thermometer is splash-proof, has quick-read functionality, and a large display for easy reading. You’ll find these in any professional bakery, and we’d highly recommend picking one up.
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Proper storage and organization are key for any serious baker, and you’ll never have enough containers! While it might not be the most exciting gift, any new OR veteran baker will be excited to get a new set of Cambros. Bakers will find something to fill them with, no matter how many they have already. Small ones are great for spices, yeast, salt, and mixing starters. Larger ones can hold sugars and inclusion ingredients, and they have rolling containers for flour with lids!
Sturdy and practical, Metro Shelving is the ultimate addition to any baker’s workspace. These heavy-duty shelves can double as cooling racks for fresh bakes and are adjustable to fit your space and workflow. Need mobility? Add wheels! Perfect for holding baking tools, ingredients, and can double as cooling racks, Metro Shelving offers functionality that’s hard to beat.
A couche just might be the most underrated gift on this list, but it’s essential for sourdough enthusiasts. This sturdy cotton fabric helps final-proof dough that’s been cold-proofed in bulk, making it perfect for ciabattas, baguettes, rustic loaves, or even batards that have a final proof in their shape at room temp. It’s an often-overlooked tool that serious bakers will appreciate.
Precision is everything in baking, and a sturdy scale ensures consistent results. This professional-grade scale strikes the perfect balance between affordability and reliability, making it ideal for scaling standard-sized loaves. It’s the perfect tool for a micro-baker looking to step up their game without breaking the bank.
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While most of this list is objective and not self-serving, we’d be remiss if we didn’t include at least one shameless plug for our products! The Simply Bread store is full of useful baking tools, a lot of which are made to work specifically with the Simply Bread Oven. The baker in your life will appreciate having extra baking mats, loading boards, and pans that fit perfectly with their favorite oven.
We also have a variety of Simply Bread apparel for bakers looking to rep the brand, including t-shirts, crewneck sweaters, and aprons (with pockets!!). If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the Simply Bread store while you’re shopping for your favorite baker this holiday season.
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