This Popular Digital Scale Has Almost 27,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon — and It’s Currently on Sale
Whether you’re an experienced baker or just recently got your hands, er, floury for the first time in the baking frenzy of 2020, you’re probably aware of how much more accurate it is to measure ingredients by weight as opposed to volume. But if you’ve yet to invest in a digital scale and wonder why your recipes aren’t coming out quite like the photos that inspired you to make them, your wait may have been worth it. For a limited time only, this top-rated scale from Etekcity is on sale for just $16.99 (normally $19.99) on Amazon. With over 32,000 rave reviews and a solid 4.8-star rating, it’s cleverly designed to help up your baking game, perfect meal prep, and, really master any other task where exact measurements are paramount to success.
Unlike most popular digital scales, Etekcity‘s Food Scale comes with a stainless steel bowl that can hold over two quarts and has a tapered design that allows for a clear view of the scale’s tilted readout. If you’ve ever used a flat digital scale, you know the struggle of viewing the screen if you’re measuring into a large bowl. Plus, the stainless steel material is easy to clean and durable, with one reviewer noting that her bowl has “gone through almost 3 months of washing twice daily and doesn’t even have a scratch or dent to show for all the use”.
The scale can hold up to 11 pounds, so it’s perfect for weighing heavy or dense items like meat (or even a litter of squirming puppies!). And since the bowl is removable, you can measure onto a plate, wide bowl, or directly into a piece of cookware. The scale’s tare (aka. zero) function, enables you to measure ingredients consecutively, and even switch between the different units of measurement (pounds, ounces, grams, or kilograms), using the intuitive control panel. This means you’ll only dirty a single vessel, rather than multiple bowls or containers. Win win!
Another unique feature you won’t find on most digital scales is a thermometer readout which displays the ambient temperature of your kitchen. This is helpful if you’re developing a recipe for the first time, or want to record what conditions were like when preparing something that came out just right. It’s also helpful if you’re proofing dough and want to make sure the ambient temperature is optimal. A built-in timer lets you keep track of your recipe’s progress, say, if you need to let ingredients bloom for a set amount of time, or want a reminder to check on something in the oven.
Perhaps most importantly, though, the Etekcity is super accurate. It reads within 0.1 ounce or 1 gram thanks to precision gauge sensors that detect even the slightest change in weight. So no matter what you’re measuring, you can trust the results. It’s certainly more accurate than scooping into a bag of flour! As one baking enthusiast noted, “If you’re into baking, I’m telling you, you need to invest in this kitchen scale. It’s the easiest way to ensure you are getting your measurement correctly!!”
Accuracy, versatility, plus a built-in measuring bowl so you can dirty fewer bowls. What’s not to love? Happy prepping!
Buy: Etekcity Food Scale with Bowl, Timer, and Temperature Sensor, Digital Kitchen Weight for Cooking and Baking, $16.99 (normally, $19.99)