Tools

For Everything From Macarons to Éclairs to Garnishing When it comes to pastry work, there are some tools you reach for so often that they become […]

For tarts, choux rings, and uniform pastry portions One of the great pleasures of baking is seeing a tray of pastries emerge from the oven looking […]

The Secret to Even Baking If you’ve ever baked pastries and wondered why they sometimes turn out uneven — crisp on one side but pale on […]

If you’ve ever found yourself in a battle with butter in your dough — melting too fast, clumping too unevenly, or refusing to mix properly — […]

For Glazing, Egg Washes, or Brushing Off Flour. A good pastry brush is a humble yet powerful tool that bestows a sense of control and precision. […]

Useful for Lifting Dough, Portioning, and Cleaning the Workspace If I had to pick one tool that never leaves my side when I’m baking—besides a good […]

Offers Better Control and Finesse Than Handled Pins When I was learning to roll pastry properly, one of the first things my head chef did was […]

Adds Finesse to Citrus Zesting and Grating Spices Like Nutmeg If you’ve ever tried to zest a lemon with a box grater or a vegetable peeler, […]

For Aerating Flour, Smoothing Batters, and Straining Sauces If you’ve ever wondered why your cake is dense, your sauce a little gritty, or your custard not […]