9 pastry pros dish about their 'desert island' kitchen must-haves for World Baking Day
Calling all dessert fans: Did you know that this Sunday, May 18, marks a very important occasion? I'm talking about World Baking Day, of course! As someone who used to make pastries for a living, the idea of an entire day centered around the joy of creating something delicious makes me giddy. In my humble opinion, few things are as satisfying as opening the oven and seeing the fruits of your labor materialize as a fluffy cake, gooey cookies or a bubbling, golden brown pie.
Drooling yet? Well, this weekend would be a fab time to flex those pastry muscles and whip up some homemade treats yourself. You'll need the right gear, of course, and in honor of the holiday, I reached out to some fellow professional bakers to see what they consider their must-have, desert island kitchen tools. Some of the items that made the cut might surprise you.
No, you won't find things like a rolling pin or a pricey stand mixer on this list (a wine bottle can be swapped for the former in a pinch, and many mixing tasks can be done by hand if needed). Instead, simple basics like bench and dough scrapers, food scales and spatulas are what these culinary experts reach for. Keep scrolling to see how you can stock your kitchen like a pro.
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