33 of the Best Gifts for Bread Bakers (Even Beginners!)
If your loved ones have the need to knead, a baking-related gift is the quickest way to rise to any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. For the friend who’s always baking fresh buns, boules, and baguettes, these baking gifts will ensure they feel just like the Star Baker they are. After all, bread baking is a skill that gets better with time and practice — and having the best bakeware, tools, gadgets, and accessories will only help them master their craft.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up bread-baking tools and accessories that they’ll be excited to put to the test, including several editor-loved picks, like the Le Creuset bread oven we use all the time. If their kitchen is already decked out with every known gadget, we’ve even got a couple of surprises that’ll be sure to charm them (looking at you, bread ornament!), and if they’re newer to the world of baking, we’ve got them covered too, with all the essentials a home baker could want.
2024 Design Series Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 2024 Design Series Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
$699.99
If you have the budget, a KitchenAid stand mixer is the perfect splurge for a special loved one. You can't go wrong with any of the colors, but we're definitely partial to the brand-new evergreen colorway with a wooden bowl, which our contributor loved.
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Le Creuset Bread Oven Le Creuset Bread Oven
Le Creuset
$240 (was $300)
If your gift recipient already loves their Le Creuset Dutch oven (lucky them!), they'd apprecate the brand's bread oven. While they can certainily keep using their Dutch oven to bake bread, our contributor loved that the bread oven has a few upgrades that make it superior. The flat bottom distributes heat evenly, and the domed, tight-fitting lid traps and circulates steam for a super-crispy crust.
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Nordic Ware Nonstick Cast Aluminum Popover Pan Nordic Ware Nonstick Cast Aluminum Popover Pan
Williams Sonoma
$49.95
For the popover purist, a cupcake pan simply will not do — and for good reason. A dedicated popover pan, including this one that's crafted from aluminized steel, ensures that these delicate rolls bake evenly and release easily, staying intact until they reach the table.
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Breadwinner Pan Breadwinner Pan
Great Jones
$35
The wavy bottom of this Great Jones bread pan resists scratching and helps baked goods (such as quick bread and sandwich loaves) release with little effort. It comes in three bold jewel tones that Great Jones is known for.
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Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Amazon
$79.90
This Lodge Dutch oven is one of our favorite budget-friendly pieces of cookware, and its versatility extends to bread baking. It works just as well as the more expensive Dutch ovens, but it performs just as well.
Brotform Rising Bread Basket, 10 Brotform Rising Bread Basket, 10"
Amazon
$26.38
Artisanal bread always looks great lining the shelves of local bakeries. Want to know those bakers' secret? In addition to years of practice, they're also using proofing baskets, which help the loaves keep their shape and structure through their final rise. Gift one of these beautiful baskets to any baker looking for crunchier crusts and better texture on the inside.
Smeg 2-Slice Toaster Smeg 2-Slice Toaster
Williams Sonoma
$199.95
Because your beloved baker is going to want to toast the fruits of their labor! We love the retro look of Smeg products, but this one delivers on performance with two extra-wide slots and self-centering racks that hold thick slices of toast and bagels upright for even browning every time. And yup, this beauty also ranked well on our Best List.
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Challenger Bread Pan Challenger Bread Pan
Challenger Breadware
$299
A whopping 22 pounds of cast iron helps this oblong pan absorb, retain, and radiate heat — all of which ensure the dough gets the love it needs. Our contributor loved that the super-tight seal traps steam for that coveted crackling crust, plus the shape means being able to bake more than just round boules.
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Zojirushi Home Bakery 1-Pound-Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker Zojirushi Home Bakery 1-Pound-Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker
Amazon
$254.49 (was $307.93)
Fresh, homemade bread in less than two hours? It can be done! Our contributor has been using this amazing little machine for more than a decade and it still turns out a one-pound loaf with little effort. They just need to add ingredients, turn it on, and forget about it — although that'll be easier said than done once the house starts smelling like fresh-baked bread.
BALMUDA The Toaster BALMUDA The Toaster
Williams Sonoma
$299.95
The bread baker in your life will be more than thrilled to pop their slices into the Balmuda Japanese steam toaster oven. The investment-worthy find uses steam technology and precise temperature control to deliver perfectly toasty creations.
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Danish Dough Whisk Danish Dough Whisk
Vermont Country Store
$8.95
Avid bakers covet these specially-designed whisks, which are tailor-made for whisking batters and doughs of all kinds, from chocolate chip pancakes to panettone. The unique design incorporates wet and dry ingredients without overmixing and makes quick work of add-ins like nuts or dried fruit, and the outer edge works as a bowl scraper, making this an indispensable tool in the baker’s collection.
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Brabantia Roll Top Bread Box Brabantia Roll Top Bread Box
Williams Sonoma
$65
As stylish as it is practical, this sleek yet roomy bread box is the place of honor your friends’ fresh creations deserve. Available in 10 chic colorways, this modern roll-top bread box can hold two loaves of bread, and the flat top provides a bonus storage surface. Made from steel to withstand daily use, this durable bread bin also comes with a 10-year warranty.
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SAINT GERMAIN Premium Hand Crafted Bread Lame for Dough Scoring Knife SAINT GERMAIN Premium Hand Crafted Bread Lame for Dough Scoring Knife
Amazon
$8.99
If your beloved baker is still scoring their loaves with a knife, it’s time for an upgrade — and one approved by a fifth-century bakery owner. This stainless-steel lame features a curved blade that scores loaves easily and helps produce ears (that’s the extra crunchy flap of crust on top for the novice bakers out there), plus 10 replacement blades.
The Original Butter Bell Crock by L.Tremain The Original Butter Bell Crock by L.Tremain
Amazon
$28.95
A butter bell can help keep butter at the perfect room temp, ready to spread onto freshly baked bread without tearing or ripping through. This one comes in more than 10 colors so it'd complement any kitchen color palette.
Walnut Cutting Board Walnut Cutting Board
Our Place
$57 (was $95)
This black walnut wood cutting board is as durable as it is gorgeous, so your gift recipient can cut and serve freshly baked bread in the same spot.
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Uashamama Bread Bag and Terracotta Bread Warmer, Medium Uashamama Bread Bag and Terracotta Bread Warmer, Medium
Food52
$44
Help your favorite at-home baker serve their goods up with pride — and in style — with this charming bag from Uashamama. This handy bag will keep any loaf toasty warm, thanks to a petite terracotta plate that you "bake" in the oven for 10 minutes before bringing it to the table. Bonus: The bag itself is made from washable paper for easy cleanup.
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Bee's Wrap Reusable Bread Wrap Bee's Wrap Reusable Bread Wrap
Amazon
$14.99
A homemade boule deserves to be stored in something a little more special than a zip-top bag. This vegan, eco-friendly wrap is made from cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin. The best part? It’s washable, so your giftee can reuse it for their next loaf.
Baker's Helper Wood Board Baker's Helper Wood Board
Uncommon Goods
$68
Everyone could use an extra hand in the kitchen, and the Baker's Helper is a close-to-perfect assistant. The acacia wood board has space for six egg holders, two butter trays, and a ceramic cup, all topped with a glass cloche, to help bring cold ingredients to room temperature.
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Thermapen ONE Thermapen ONE
ThermoWorks
$81.75 (was $109)
Taking the temp of a loaf of bread should be done quickly, and that’s why any baker will appreciate the fast (as in one-second!) reading this thermometer can produce. Of course, it's great for all sorts of other food, too — meat, casseroles, cinnamon rolls, you name it. It even won the best overall spot on our Best List.
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Silpat Roul'pat Nonstick Pastry Mat Silpat Roul'pat Nonstick Pastry Mat
Food52
$51.50
This pastry mat from Silpat is the perfect find for bakers who like to keep their kitchen tidy while they work. It has a firm silicone coating, so it will easily grip the counter while they knead and roll out dough. It's oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, plus it can go right into the dishwasher when the baking's all done.
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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Scale with Pull-Out Digital Display OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Scale with Pull-Out Digital Display
OXO
$55.99
Great bakers know that measuring out ingredients with a scale is the best way to get bakery-like results at home. With a weight limit of up to 11 pounds, this scale can likely hold wherever the bread baker in your life is mixing up. Bonus: The handy pull-out digital display won’t get cast in the shadow of a large plate or bowl.
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9-Inch Bread Knife 9-Inch Bread Knife
Made In
$89 (was $109)
Designed in partnership with famed chef Nancy Silverton, Made In's bread knife features a serrated blade that makes easy work of cutting through delicious loaves of all sorts, from homemade sourdough to chewy bagels — all without crushing the airy, lightweight texture.
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Dipping Duo Gift Set Dipping Duo Gift Set
Kosterina
$55
If your baking friends are awash in freshly baked bread, give them something delicious to dip it in. Kosterina’s dipping duo includes a bottle of their cold-pressed extra virgin Greek olive oil and their original balsamic vinegar in a gift-worthy blue and white box so they can drizzle and dip to their heart’s content.
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Wildgrain Box Wildgrain Box
Wildgrain
$99
Baking bread takes time and effort, so for the times when they just want bread without all the work, bread delivery service Wildgrain would come in clutch. You can grab a gift card and let them customize a box of bake-from-frozen loaves, rolls, pasta, and more, or you can sign them up and surprise them with your favorites — it's a win-win either way. Former Executive Lifestyle Director, Lisa, was blown away when she tried it out, especially by the sourdough loaf. "The crust had crisped up nicely and the inside was fluffy and pillowy and chewy. Still warm, this bread tasted like something you’d get in a bread basket at a restaurant," she said.
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Tuscan Herb Quick Bread Mix Tuscan Herb Quick Bread Mix
Stonewall Kitchen
$10.95
For the beginner baker, consider a baking mix like this Tuscan-inspired concoction. They can use it to whip up an appetizer or side dish that's at once quick, easy, and delicious. Stonewall Kitchen reviewers say they buy the mix in multiples!
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Classic Fresh Sourdough Starter Classic Fresh Sourdough Starter
King Arthur Baking Company
$9.95
Sourdough starters were all the rage a couple of years ago — remember that? Remind someone that they had a good thing going for a while, and encourage them to get back at it with a fresh, new starter.
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Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract, 4-Oz. Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract, 4-Oz.
Walmart
$18.99
It's widely agreed upon that when it comes to vanilla extract, Nielsen-Massey is the best. Treat your loved one to a bottle so they can add flavor and a pleasant scent to their sweeter confections. It doesn't hurt that the artisanal-looking packaging is nice to look at, too.
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The Bread Baker's Seasoning Kit The Bread Baker's Seasoning Kit
Uncommon Goods
$40
For bakers who want to experiment with different flavors, this fun seasoning kit with 15 sweet and savory blends would help them discover new favorites.
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Make Your Own Rainbow Bagel Kit Make Your Own Rainbow Bagel Kit
Uncommon Goods
$30
Both kids and kids at heart will get a kick out of this bagel-making kit. Your giftee can skip running out to the bagel shop in their pajamas on a weekend morning and instead make their own rainbow bagels at home. We tested it out, and no surprise — it's loads of fun!
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The King Arthur Baking School: Lessons and Recipes for Every Baker The King Arthur Baking School: Lessons and Recipes for Every Baker
Amazon
$25.95 (was $45)
The King Arthur Baking Company has been a household name for more than 200 years, and they've distilled a ton of time-tested insights and tips into this new cookbook. Rather than focus on recipes (although it includes plenty of those), the book focuses on showing people how to bake. Any baker is sure to love it, whether they're just starting their bread-making journey or are a veritable carb-cooking expert.
Old World Christmas Ornaments Sourdough Bread Ornament Old World Christmas Ornaments Sourdough Bread Ornament
Amazon
$16.19 (was $17.99)
One can never have too many Christmas ornaments, and this adorable sourdough bauble is almost as beautiful as a real loaf of bread. It would make a wonderful "just because" present for the avid baker in your life.
New World Sourdough Book New World Sourdough Book
Amazon
$15.39 (was $27.99)
With approachable techniques for baking bagels, beignets, and more filling its pages, this bestselling book is loaded with recipes that bread bakers of all experience levels will appreciate and learn from. We're betting the person you wrap this up for will be aching to get into the kitchen the moment they receive it.
List of Breads Shirt List of Breads Shirt
Etsy
$14 (was $20)
Gift them this adorable bread-inspired shirt to wear while they mix and knead their favorite loaves. It comes in various colors — perfect if you have a few bread-lovers on your list!
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