Five artisan holiday baking supplies to perfect your spirited sweets!
Whether you’re whipping up a batch of cookies for gifting, rolling out pie dough, or proofing something savory to sandwich around a mess of leftovers, the proper tools make baking all the more enjoyable during the prep process and for a showstopping presentation. From whimsical cake stands to biscuit cutters that fit perfectly in your hand, these Southern-made holiday baking supplies are headlining our wish list.
Golden Rabbit Enamel Cake Stand in Cobalt Swirl
Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Present a glam finish to the feast with this swirly enamel cake stand which is safe for slicing and dishwashing, thanks to its enamel-coated carbon steel design. $42
Frieling Brotform Banneton Bread Basket Round 10-inch
Fort Mill, South Carolina
For beautifully domed bread boules with an extra crunchy crust, let them complete their final proof in this natural cane-woven basket. $34.95
Handmade Studio TN Lindsay + Dan Pie Plate
With a wide rim and flowing design, this glossy, handmade pie plate lets your pie crust artistry take center stage. $85
Blackberry Farm Shop Dogwood Batter Bowl
Walland, Tennessee
With its generous depth to prevent spillage and lipped rim for perfect aim when pouring batter into pans, baking dishes, and pie plates, this robin’s-egg-blue batter bowl means fewer messes during the prep process. $63
Ennis Park Classic Biscuit Cutter in Black Walnut
Marietta, Georgia
Handmade by craftspeople in Olivehill, Tennessee, these cutters have a smooth surface and tapered knob for making swift punches into floured biscuit dough. The circular shape also makes them a smart tool for cutting cookie dough into uniform rounds. $26
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Hannah Lee Leidy
Hannah Lee Leidy is a food writer and editor based in the Carolinas. She is currently the digital content editor for Our State magazine, a position she came into following her time at The Local Palate. Her contributions have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Culture, and Eater. She’s spent time working in restaurants in both front and back of house positions, doing everything from burning gateaux to expediting to shaking a Manhattan (don’t worry, this only happened once). An avid curd nerd, her favorite beat is reporting on boutique cheese makers; she’ll sniff out every creamery near and far whenever traveling. When not parenting a Bernese mountain pup named Ava, you’ll find her running or working on her lamination technique.
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