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1 Odd-sized measuring cups This set from King Arthur Flour’s Baker’s Catalog includes hard-to-find cups measuring 1/8, 2/3, 3/4 and 2 cups as well as the more common measures. Buy the odd sizes alone for $21.50 or the complete set (including a 2 cup measure) for $45 at (800) 827-6836 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
2 Spice jar measuring spoons The rectangular shape means these heavy-duty stainless spoons will fit in nearly any spice jar or tin. This set from the Baker’s Catalog includes 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1 1/2 teaspoon measures as well as 1 tablespoon. $16 or $55 with the complete measuring cup set above at (800) 827-6836 or www.kingarthurflour.com.
3 Silpat, dough scraper and pie shield The silicone in the large Silpat French baking mat ($20) provides the ultimate non-stick surface for rolling out pie pastry. Use a dough scraper ($2-$5) to help move the dough around and scrape the last bits out of the bowl. The pie shield ($5) works much better than aluminum foil at keeping pie crust from burning before the rest of the pie is done. Find Silpat and pie shield at (800) 827-6836 or www.kingarthurflour.com, dough scrapers are available just about everywhere.
4 Pastry wheel and blender I found this olive-wood pastry wheel at a market in France for $3, but you can find them in nearly all kitchen shops. They give a pretty edge to lattice strips for the tops of pies. A pastry blender is the best tool for working butter into flour. The tines don’t even have to be sharp. Expect to pay less than $5 at kitchen stores or in the baking aisle at the grocery store.
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