The Baking Equipment You Need to Make the Best Baked Goods This Holiday Season | Gear Heads
The holidays are all about gathering with friends and family, and eating. For the best festive homemade treats like pies and cookies, you’re going to need some quality baking equipment to get the job done. Hannah and Lisa are here to show you their favorite rolling pins, pie plates, measuring cups, spatulas, and more to make the best baked goods this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
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I was going to ask a question but it looks like they don't respond to anything. Oh well.
What is your favorite pastry cutter?
Wouldn't the steel pie knife scratch the non-stick pie pan?
NGL, kinda surprised there was no recommendation to not use metal pie servers or utensils on the Goldtouch Pie Dish. Maybe in testing it’s ok?
Williams Sonoma’s website doesn’t recommend it however. (Side note: ATK recommends the OXO Good Grips Nylon Flexible Pie Server too)
I'm looking for a springform pan. I didn't use the ones I had much, so I gave them to my daughter who does and now lives several states away. Of course, now I find I need one. Are they pretty much all the same, or is there one that is better than others? The reviews on Amazon are confusing.
7:11 Cuisinart food processor link?
Can I please get lisa's gingerbread recipe?
I beg to differ when it comes to measuring cups. The best thing I ever did for my baking is to buy a $10 digital scale on Amazon! It weighs your flour or liquid ingredients with so much more precision! I wish more bakers gave ingredients measured in ounces or grams instead of cups or spoons. I watch a lot of Bigger Bolder Baking and Joy of Baking. They always give ingredients measured in weight and the recipes come out perfect!
you know what drives me nuts? all these lovely non-stick pie pans that tell you NOT to use something metal or sharp to cut the slices or you'll scratch the coating. i've yet to see anything wood or silicone that will cut a nice clean slice! grrr!
You DO NOT want to use SUGAR as pie weight! DO NOT
Lisa is awesome. I love how she is so thorough in her descriptions and explanations of everything. Great demonstrations of the products she likes. Thanks.
Did anyone get the gingerbread cookie recipe?
Great video, but where’s the link for the plastic cover for the baking pan? I’ve never seen one. Also what about measuring spoons? Those are just as important as the dry and liquid measuring cups.
I disagree with the "tools" as being bakeware/cookware I'd rather spend money on the bakeware/cookware then the measuring stuff, rolling pins. Personally I LOVE me cast iron or stoneware for cooking baking. Bag of beans is the best pie weights with minimal cost. Again spend the money on the essential not toys. JMHO.
Where is the recommended scale to weigh flour, etc. ?
I was gifted (thanks sis) a set of dry measuring cups that has a ⅔ and a ¾ cup. I love the set, especially the ¾ cup. I only dirty one tool to measure 1½ cups.
Ever since Alton Brown suggested it for an apple pie (which I’ve made), I always make pies in a deep tart pan. No other option
cooling rack when you use it for broling/meats. Is there a secret to cleaning it after?
One thing’s for sure, Lisa is never running out of cups!
I also like USA brand pans.
Which cookie recipe was she making?
I have been looking for cooling rack inserts for my Nordic Ware pans but can't find them available separately! Do you know where I can find them?
10:49 – where to purchase the cover?
Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf. Makes video better.
Anyone have a link to the gingerbread and frosting recipes?
Where can I find the recipe for the gingerbread cookies?
Pretending my question is related to this video…why does ATK recommend a non-stick angel food cake pan as its winner when the majority of other cooking/baking sites say don't use a non-stick angel food cake pan?
Great info. Love the multipurpose rolling pin. But crossing Hannah's house off potential pie theft list.😨😂. Never minded trashing the first piece. Call it the bakers slice.
Definitely intend to upgrade my half sheets too. As well as bread pans.
Thanks and always enjoy your segments together. Much more information with a personal approach. 👍👍