Hi Reader!

Prime Day ends tomorrow and I've been going through my kitchen to pull together the tools I actually use every single day. These are not random picks. Every single one of these lives in my kitchen and shows up in my recipes. I figured if I'm going to shop Prime Day anyway, I might as well share what I'm grabbing and what I already swear by.

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The tools I use for almost every recipe:

• ​Stainless Steel Dough Hook for KitchenAid (23% off) — The original dough hook that came with my KitchenAid had enamel that chipped off. I switched to this stainless steel replacement and I've never looked back. I use it every time I make anything using my gluten-free enriched sweet dough, including my gluten-free fried donuts.
• ​SMARTAKE Pre-Cut Parchment Sheets — I will never cut parchment paper again. I use these for everything, but my favorite trick is using them as a sling to lift bars cleanly out of the pan every single time. Try it with my gluten-free lemon bars recipe.
• ​GIR Silicone Pastry Brush (20% off) — I used to use the wood handled ones with the bristles and they were such a pain to clean. I also always felt like some of the bristles were staying behind in whatever I was brushing. This silicone one solved both of those problems. I use it for egg washing my gluten-free dinner rolls and gluten-free hamburger buns before they go in the oven. It's what gives them that beautiful golden color.
• ​Sweejar Ceramic Olive Oil Dispenser (20% off) — I use this every time I make focaccia. It makes it so much easier to drizzle the oil evenly over the dough. Try it with my gluten-free focaccia recipe.

Thermometers (because temperature matters):

• ​Lavatools Javelin UltraFast Instant Read Thermometer — This one comes in the prettiest pink and gold and I cannot stop looking at it. But beyond being beautiful, it reads temperature in 3 seconds. I use this to know when my GF baked goods are actually done. I pull most of them around 190-200°F and it takes all the guessing out of it. Try it with my gluten-free zucchini bread.
• ​TempPro TP510 Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer — Non-negotiable for frying. I clip this to my pot when I make my gluten-free fried chicken. Getting the oil to the right temperature is what makes the difference between crispy and burnt.

For baking and storing:

• ​USA Pan 9x13 (48% off) — This is my most used pan. Every focaccia I make goes in here, including my gluten-free garlic butter focaccia. I also use it for my gluten-free snickerdoodle blondies and gluten-free rice krispie treats. Nothing ever sticks and it bakes evenly every single time.
• ​USA Pan 9-Inch Square Pan (32% off) — My go-to for smaller batch baking. I use it for my gluten-free brownies and any bar recipe that doesn't need a full 9x13.

For ice cream season:

• ​Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (53% off) — I have had mine for 15 years and it is still going strong. This is the best price I have ever seen on it. I use mine all summer for my fresh strawberry ice cream and chocolate peanut butter ice cream. If you don't have one yet, this is your sign.

What I'm personally grabbing this Prime Day:

• ​Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Storage Containers (25% off) — We have had glass containers for years but the lids were all cracking and not staying sealed. I am upgrading to these because my husband brings his lunch to work every day and I cannot have his walking taco casserole spilling all over his bag. Leak-proof lids.
• ​HULISEN Burger Press (37% off) — My hand has been hurting from trying to smash burger patties with a spatula. I am finally getting one of these and I'm really excited to try it out! The reviews look really good!
• ​KRUPS Belgian Waffle Maker (25% off) — I don't have a waffle recipe on the site yet but it is absolutely on my list and I am using Prime Day as my excuse to finally get one. Stay tuned.

You can browse everything I use and love here:

Hope this helps you stock up on supplies so you're ready for some gluten-free baking. Happy shopping!

Megan

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