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As The Great British Bake Off returns, it’s time to spruce up your kitchen cupboards with these stylish baking accessories.
It’s officially that time of year, the weather has cooled, our winter layers are out of storage and a new series of The Great British Bake Off has begun.
And for the humble home bakers dreaming of a Hollywood handshake, Bake Off might be exactly the inspiration you need to return to the drawing board, perfect your pastry, knead life into your go-to dough recipe or spice your bakes up for the festive season ahead.
When it comes to recipes, you can take a slice out of Prue’s cake or turn to a beginner-friendly bakes or crowd-pleasing desserts, but the new season may have you thinking that it might be time to give those tired kitchen accessories a new home, or even invest in some long-wearing staples for the first time. Stylish, functional tools are our forte, so without further ado, here are 10 chic accessories for keen bakers.
Gold twisted metal measuring spoons
Elevate your worktop with this set of shiny gold measuring spoons with a delicate twisted handle. Held together by a clip, there are four sizes to choose from to help you perfect the quantities in your cakes.
This would look great on display in a bar cart, when not in use for baking.
Shop Gold twisted metal measuring spoons at Oliver Bonas, £24.50
Old Havana baking dish
Since 2012, the Old Havana collection from Anthropologie has been a firm favourite. Handmade in Portugal, this rustic dish boasts a beautiful crackled glaze-finish to be a stylish centrepiece for tarts, pies and hearty meals.
This stoneware is also incredibly durable and has the added benefit of being dishwasher safe. Ideal for everyday use and no washing up? Count us in.
Tala Originals stoneware mixing bowl
Available in three sweet pastel shades, this floral-patterned bowl offers a pop of colour for any kitchen.
Shop Tala Originals Stoneware Mixing Bowl at John Lewis, £30
Kate Alice English garden two-tiered cake stand
Look no further than this vintage-inspired cake stand from Katie Alice. This English garden design lends a quintessentially British flair to an at-home afternoon tea, with blooming florals in the delicate design.
Shop the English garden two-tiered cake stand at Katie Alice, £34.99
Nordic Ware heritage gold bundt tin
If you have a sleek, modern kitchen then this structured gold bundt tin from Nordic Ware is certain to complement your style.
While we can’t promise every cake baked in this beauty will be award-winning, the right tools have to help, surely?
Shop the Nordic Ware heritage bundt pan at Borough Kitchen, £49
Sophie Allport hearts apron
We can’t guarantee the odd dash of flour or splash of chocolate won’t end up on your clothes, but every little helps.
Folkloric loaf pan
Anthropologie has designed this pan with a folklore-inspired pattern to add a charming accent to your kitchen.
Sophia Victoria Joy personalised cupcake tin
This personalised tin is a thoughtful piece of kitchenware for the Star Baker in your life.
Created by Sophia Victoria Joy, this high-quality tin can be delicately engraved with the recipient’s name, which is sure to bring a smile to their face. Who knows, you might even get a free homemade cupcake out of it?
Shop Enamel Personalised Cupcake Tin at Not on The High Street, £36
Anthropologie garden tile measuring cups
I, for one, would be more inclined to measure out my ingredients if it meant I got to use these stunning tiled cups more often.
Featuring a delicate botanical design, this handpainted stoneware is crafted with a garden-to-table approach to dining in mind. The set includes variations to measure a cup, half a cup, a third and a quarter of a cup.
Emma Bridgwater rainbow toast cake tins
Emma Bridgewater has designed these three tins to suit various different cake sizes, so you’re never without a place to put your perfect bake.
Keep it fresher for longer in the enamel tin, and bring a vibrant talking point to your kitchen too.
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