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All You Need to Bake Great Bread
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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary BreadThe Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by Peter Reinhart
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $31.97
Pretty much considered the bible of bread making.
Escali Primo Digital Multifunctional Food Scale, ChromeEscali Primo Digital Multifunctional Food Scale, Chrome
Buy new: $24.00
The best bet is to measure by weight, not volume.
Emsa Perfect Beaker Measuring BeakerEmsa Perfect Beaker Measuring Beaker
Buy new: $7.95
Oxo Good Grips Soft 6-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, BlackOxo Good Grips Soft 6-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, Black
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $5.25
Winware Stainless Steel Dough Scraper with Wood HandleWinware Stainless Steel Dough Scraper with Wood Handle
Buy new: $7.85
Scrape, cut, shape, and clean all in one tool.
KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, WhiteKitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White
Buy new: $198.96 / Used from: $175.00
This is what I learned on. Anything larger is overkill for home use most of the time.
Old Stone Oven 14-Inch by 16-Inch Baking StoneOld Stone Oven 14-Inch by 16-Inch Baking Stone
Buy new: $36.95 / Used from: $33.99
Great for even heating and baking.
BANNETON: CRAFTED OF WILLOW - [Matfer Bourgeat]BANNETON: CRAFTED OF WILLOW - [Matfer Bourgeat]
Buy new: $35.76
Get a couple of shapes and sizes.
Chicago Metallic Commercial 1-1/2-Pound Loaf PanChicago Metallic Commercial 1-1/2-Pound Loaf Pan
Buy new: $15.50
Pizza Peel, Aluminum Blade With Wood Handle. Blade size 12" X 14". Overall size of peel: 27"Pizza Peel, Aluminum Blade With Wood Handle. Blade size 12" X 14". Overall size of peel: 27"
Buy new: $15.50
Taylor 5988 CLASSIC Instant Read 1" Dial ThermometerTaylor 5988 CLASSIC Instant Read 1" Dial Thermometer
Buy new: $6.99
Keep it calibrated and it can be used for damn near everything in the kitchen.
Fine Misting Spray Bottle - By JoebonsaiFine Misting Spray Bottle - By Joebonsai
Steam helps to give the bread a nice crust
Softgrip Razor KnifeSoftgrip Razor Knife
Buy new: $6.77
If you cannot find a real scoring blade, a razor knife will do.
Chicago Metallic Professional Nonstick Perforated French Bread PanChicago Metallic Professional Nonstick Perforated French Bread Pan
Buy new: $19.95
Vic Firth French Rolling PinVic Firth French Rolling Pin
Buy new: $13.95