35 of the Best Gifts for Bread Bakers (Even Beginners!)

If your gift recipient already loves their Le Creuset Dutch oven (lucky them!), they'd apprecate the brand's bread oven. While they can certainily keep using their Dutch oven to bake bread, our contributor loved that the bread oven has a few upgrades that make it superior. The flat bottom distributes heat evenly, and the domed, tight-fitting lid traps and circulates steam for a super-crispy crust.

If you have the budget, a KitchenAid stand mixer is the perfect splurge for a special loved one. You can't go wrong with any of the colors, but we're definitely partial to the brand-new evergreen colorway with a wooden bowl, which our contributor loved.

For the popover purist, a cupcake pan simply will not do — and for good reason. A dedicated popover pan, including this one that's crafted from aluminized steel, ensures that these delicate rolls bake evenly and release easily, staying intact until they reach the table.

The wavy bottom of this Great Jones bread pan resists scratching and helps baked goods (such as quick bread and sandwich loaves) release with little effort. It comes in three bold jewel tones that Great Jones is known for.

This Lodge Dutch oven is one of our favorite budget-friendly pieces of cookware, and its versatility extends to bread baking. It works just as well as the more expensive Dutch ovens, but it performs just as well.

Because your beloved baker is going to want to toast the fruits of their labor! We love the retro look of Smeg products, but this one delivers on performance with two extra-wide slots and self-centering racks that hold thick slices of toast and bagels upright for even browning every time. And yup, this beauty also ranked well on our Best List.

A whopping 20 pounds of cast iron helps this oblong pan absorb, retain, and radiate heat — all of which ensure the dough gets the love it needs. Our contributor loved that the super-tight seal traps steam for that coveted crackling crust, plus the shape means being able to bake more than just round boules.

Fresh, homemade bread in less than two hours? It can be done! Our contributor has been using this amazing little machine for more than a decade and it still turns out a one-pound loaf with little effort. They just need to add ingredients, turn it on, and forget about it — although that'll be easier said than done once the house starts smelling like fresh-baked bread.

The bread baker in your life will be more than thrilled to pop their slices into the Balmuda Japanese steam toaster oven. The investment-worthy find uses steam technology and precise temperature control to deliver perfectly toasty creations.

This versatile piece of muslin cloth was designed as a swaddle for bundling up freshly baked loaves for the road, but it also serves as a picnic blanket, a tablecloth, and even a stylish scarf (just watch out for crumbs).

A butter bell can help keep butter at the perfect room temp, ready to spread onto freshly baked bread without tearing or ripping through. This one from Butter Bell has been beloved by contributor Bernadette Machard de Gramont for more than a decade, and it comes in more than 10 colors so it'd complement any kitchen color palette.

Avid bakers covet these specially-designed whisks, which are tailor-made for whisking batters and doughs of all kinds, from chocolate chip pancakes to panettone. The unique design incorporates wet and dry ingredients without overmixing and makes quick work of add-ins like nuts or dried fruit, and the outer edge works as a bowl scraper, making this an indispensable tool in the baker’s collection.

As stylish as it is practical, this sleek yet roomy bread box is the place of honor your friends’ fresh creations deserve. Available in 10 chic colorways, this modern roll-top bread box can hold two loaves of bread, and the flat top provides a bonus storage surface. Made from steel to withstand daily use, this durable bread bin also comes with a 10-year warranty.

If your beloved baker is still scoring their loaves with a knife, it’s time for an upgrade — and one approved by a fifth-century bakery owner. This stainless-steel lame features a curved blade that scores loaves easily and helps produce ears (that’s the extra crunchy flap of crust on top for the novice bakers out there), plus 10 replacement blades.

This black walnut wood cutting board is as durable as it is gorgeous, so your gift recipient can cut and serve freshly baked bread in the same spot.

Help your favorite at-home baker serve their goods up with pride — and in style — with this charming bag from Uashamama. This handy bag will keep any loaf toasty warm, thanks to a petite terracotta plate that you "bake" in the oven for 10 minutes before bringing it to the table. Bonus: The bag itself is made from washable paper for easy cleanup.

A homemade boule deserves to be stored in something a little more special than a zip-top bag. This vegan, eco-friendly wrap is made from cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin. The best part? It’s washable, so your giftee can reuse it for their next loaf.

Everyone could use an extra hand in the kitchen, and the Baker's Helper is a close-to-perfect assistant. The acacia wood board has space for six egg holders, two butter trays, and a ceramic cup, all topped with a glass cloche, to help bring cold ingredients to room temperature.

Taking the temp of a loaf of bread should be done quickly, and that’s why any baker will appreciate the fast (as in one-second!) reading this thermometer can produce. Of course, it's great for all sorts of other food, too — meat, casseroles, cinnamon rolls, you name it. It even won the best overall spot on our Best List.

This pastry mat from Silpat is the perfect find for bakers who like to keep their kitchen tidy while they work. It has a firm silicone coating, so it will easily grip the counter while they knead and roll out dough. It's oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, plus it can go right into the dishwasher when the baking's all done.

Great bakers know that measuring out ingredients with a scale is the best way to get bakery-like results at home. With a weight limit of up to 11 pounds, this scale can likely hold wherever the bread baker in your life is mixing up. Bonus: The handy pull-out digital display won’t get cast in the shadow of a large plate or bowl.

Designed in partnership with famed chef Nancy Silverton, Made In's bread knife features a serrated blade that makes easy work of cutting through delicious loaves of all sorts, from homemade sourdough to chewy bagels — all without crushing the airy, lightweight texture.

If your baking friends are awash in freshly baked bread, give them something delicious to dip it in. Kosterina’s dipping duo includes a bottle of their cold-pressed extra virgin Greek olive oil and their original balsamic vinegar in a gift-worthy blue and white box so they can drizzle and dip to their heart’s content.

Baking bread takes time and effort, so for the times when they just want bread without all the work, bread delivery service Wildgrain would come in clutch. You can grab a gift card and let them customize a box of bake-from-frozen loaves, rolls, pasta, and more, or you can sign them up and surprise them with your favorites — it's a win-win either way. Former Executive Lifestyle Director, Lisa, was blown away when she tried it out, especially by the sourdough loaf. "The crust had crisped up nicely and the inside was fluffy and pillowy and chewy. Still warm, this bread tasted like something you’d get in a bread basket at a restaurant," she said.

For the beginner baker, consider a baking mix like this Tuscan-inspired concoction. They can use it to whip up an appetizer or side dish that's at once quick, easy, and delicious. Stonewall Kitchen reviewers say they buy the mix in multiples!

Sourdough starters were all the rage a couple of years ago — remember that? Remind someone that they had a good thing going for a while, and encourage them to get back at it with a fresh, new starter.

It's widely agreed upon that when it comes to vanilla extract, Nielsen-Massey is the best. Treat your loved one to a bottle so they can add flavor and a pleasant scent to their sweeter confections. It doesn't hurt that the artisanal-looking packaging is nice to look at, too.

For bakers who want to experiment with different flavors, this fun seasoning kit with 15 sweet and savory blends would help them discover new favorites.

Both kids and kids at heart will get a kick out of this bagel-making kit. Your giftee can skip running out to the bagel shop in their pajamas on a weekend morning and instead make their own rainbow bagels at home. We tested it out, and no surprise — it's loads of fun!

This burrito blanket is cozy, hilarious, and affordable. Basically, it's a perfect gift that anyone would love, but especially the bread bakers in your life.

These vintage-looking baking ornaments are so adorable that your giftee will want to hang them on their tree ASAP. They also come in a windowpane box that's ready for gifting.

One can never have too many holiday ornaments, and this adorable sourdough bauble is almost as beautiful as a real loaf of bread. It would make a wonderful "just because" present for the avid baker in your life.

The King Arthur Baking Company has been a household name for more than 200 years, and they've distilled a ton of time-tested insights and tips into this new cookbook. Rather than focus on recipes (although it includes plenty of those), the book focuses on showing people how to bake. Any baker is sure to love it, whether they're just starting their bread-making journey or are a veritable carb-cooking expert.

With approachable techniques for baking bagels, beignets, and more filling its pages, this bestselling book is loaded with recipes that bread bakers of all experience levels will appreciate and learn from. We're betting the person you wrap this up for will be aching to get into the kitchen the moment they receive it.

Gift them this adorable bread-inspired shirt to wear while they mix and knead their favorite loaves. It comes in various colors — perfect if you have a few bread-lovers on your list!