Nea Arentzen – FoodWatcher

5 Gift Ideas For The Baker in Your Life

If you have a friend or family member who loves to bake, then consider yourself lucky. Why, you might ask? Because they are some of the easiest people to buy for. And take that from someone who loves to bake, and is overjoyed when gifted with any cookbook, kitchen gadget, or decorative cake plate. Additions to our baking collection are always welcome, whether it’s a kitchen tool, a fun new ingredient, or something food-themed (like a butter ornament, for example–hint hint). With that said, here are some of my top gift picks for that special baker in your life.

1. Magnetic Retro Kitchen Timer

Okay yes, this isn’t necessarily baking exclusive, however, what baker wouldn’t want this retro kitchen timer hanging out in the kitchen? It’s cute, it comes in several different colors for you to choose from, and it sticks to the fridge which means you’ll never lose it. Plus, it eliminates the need to attempt to set a timer on your phone with flour-covered fingers. And if that’s not a win, I don’t know what is.

Fluffy Cinnamon Buns with Pearl Sugar

Nothing is better than cozying up on the couch with a cup of tea and a freshly baked (and might I add, warm) cinnamon bun, especially if it’s homemade. There’s a sense of not only accomplishment–because let’s be real, yeast isn’t always the most forgiving of ingredients–but also a sense of satisfaction as you get to sit there and unravel the buttery layers, one by one.

It seems as though each person has their own preference for how a cinnamon bun should look and taste, and although there’s no wrong answer, I am and always will be a pearl sugar girl over vanilla icing. Pearl sugar is almost like a coarse, compressed version of powdered sugar, and not only makes for a beautiful decoration, but also adds a nice crunch and sweetness to baked goods. Although more commonly found in Scandinavia and other European countries, you can easily purchase it online.