Tools
Folding Proofer for (almost) fool-proof dough proofing. Temperature control is game-changing for bread dough.
High Capacity Baking Scale is super helpful for precision measuring which can make all the difference for beginners and expert bakers. Measuring consistently is the only way to properly duplicate and adjust recipes.
Baking Shell Boule or Batard replaces heavy Dutch Ovens for baking crusty breads. Use on a preheated baking stone or steel and it replaces the need for preheating a Dutch Oven.
Non-stick silicone baking mat makes a sturdy non-slip surface for rolling dough.
Danish whisk makes quick work of stirring stiff doughs.
Quick-read thermometer by Thermapen
How To
- Kitchen Basics
- Pantry Essentials
- Veggie Ice Plunge
- Short Cut Pie Crust
- No-Knead Bread with active dry yeast
- TheKitchn.com is one of my go-to sources for reliable recipes and techniques
- JoyOfBaking how to measure and substitute pan sizes
- Land O Lakes Butter everything you need (and want!) to know about butter!
- King Arthur Flour searchable list of 100s of ingredients, it’s my first choice for checking weight standards
Food & Equipment Reviews
The Good Housekeeping Institute has done reliable product testing for years. And you don’t need a subscription to access the reviews! While you’re on the site, check Cooking Tools as well.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Data. A terrific USDA resource for ingredient and food product nutrient data, fast foods included. Also a free downloadable recipe analyzer.
The USDA website is easy to navigate and has lots of useful, reliable information on food and nutrition topics, programs and a host of USDA publications. For protein, calories, fat, vitamin content of a food, the USDA FoodDataCentral is easy to use.
Choose My Plate (replaced the food pyramid) includes Super Tracker to help plan meals, and track your food choices
Food Safety
Information on food shelf life from several sources, USDA included, all compiled in one place.
More on food safety including emergency preparedness from the USDA /Food Safety and Inspection Service.
