Choosing a gift for the baker who has everything can be tricky, but with more and more people taking up bread making as a hobby there are some really exciting bread making and baking gadgets available online.
In this post, I’ll show you the best and latest bread-making equipment and gadgets – perfect for Christmas or any occasion and budget.
Gifts are split into the following categories to help you find the right one:
- Gifts for bread makers – when you’re on a budget
- Gifts for bread makers – latest gadgets
- Luxury gifts for bread makers and bakers
- Best books for bread makers and bakers
- Gifts for sourdough bakers
Read on to see the full list of the best gifts for bread makers and bakers, along with more information about each product and how to buy.
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Gifts for bread makers – latest gadgets and equipment
Extreme heat Barbecue and oven gloves
These gloves are an excellent gift for a bread maker, they’re flexible and can deal with the high heat involved with bread-making also perfect for anyone using a pizza oven.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Typhoon Living Bread Bin with Bamboo Lid
This modern and stylish bread bin is a must for any kitchen. Available in three stylish colors with matching accessories. Made from sustainable bamboo and quality products. Large enough for all sorts of bread.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Mason & White Bamboo Bread Slicer
If you have a friend or family member who can’t cut bread in a straight line, then this is the perfect gift for them! This bamboo slicer not only looks good, but it’s also highly functional and produces straight bread slices every time. When not in use, the slicer folds down to reduce storage space.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Gifts for bread makers – when you’re on a budget
Dough scraper
A dough scraper is an essential piece of kit for bread makers and bakers. This OXO scraper helps to measure dough as you cut it. An excellent gift for a baker if you’re on a budget.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Linen Bread Bags
These reusable multi-purpose bread bags are made from unbleached linen and are large enough to hold most bread types. They come in a pack of two and are washable. An excellent alternative for plastic and a great addition to any kitchen.
Luxury gifts for bread makers and bakers
Ooni Pizza Ovens
The Ooni Pizza Oven is a really cool gift for someone who loves pizza and cooking outdoors. Although in the luxury section, as Pizza Ovens go, this one is affordable.
Available in wood-fired or gas-burning versions, these little ovens reach extreme heat so pizzas can be cooked in just one minute. This cooking technique creates restaurant quality and tasting pizzas that can be shared with friends and family.
Ooni also stocks a range of pizza oven accessories, including pizza peels and aprons.
Kenwood Chef Stand Mixer – including three attachments
The Kenwood Chef is a purchase that will last for many years and can be used for many aspects of baking. The standard Kenwood Chef model comes with three attachments which include a dough hook, whisk beater, and Kenwood’s own ‘K’ beater. As a Kenwood Chef-owner, I highly recommend this model for bread making.
Other features include:
- 4.6L mixing bowl
- 1000w motor speed
- Attachments and bowl are dishwasher safe.
- Multi speed and pulse options
- Stylish look
Gifts for sourdough bakers
Backefix proving/proofing baskets
I use these proving baskets they’re high quality and the best I’ve found so far. Other shapes are available and each one comes with a washable lining. Perfect for creating shaped sourdough bread – for the artisan baker.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Sourdough starter kit
This kit is great for artisan bakers or those looking to get into baking sourdough bread.
The kit includes:
- A round proving (proofing) basket for shaping bread as it rises.
- Basket liner.
- Metal dough scraper.
- Lame for scoring dough and spare blades.
This gift is available to buy from Amazon, check the current price here.
Best books for bread makers and bakers
Paul Hollywood collection
Paul Hollywood has been making bread on a commercial level for many years and has written a number of bread-related books.
The three books below are perfect for any baker who is looking for bread-related recipes or if they’re looking to improve their baking skills.
Other highly rated bread making books
I recommend the following books as a gift for a bread maker or baker, ‘Brilliant Bread‘ is ideal for a beginner bread maker or someone looking for easy recipes.
‘The Handmade Loaf’ and ‘Flour Water Salt and Yeast’ would suit a keen baker who enjoys baking artisan bread.
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