For a more inexpensive set, opt for the Nordic Ware 4-Piece Prep N Serve Mixing Bowl Set, which performed well in our tests and has the added bonus of being microwave safe.ĭifferent mixing bowls offer unique advantages depending on what you’re cooking. High sides are a plus.Įase of storage We opt for stackable bowls, and ones without an excessive footprint.Įasy washing Mixing bowls are inevitably messy, so it needs to wash up well and go in the dishwasher.The best overall option is the Oxo Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set based on its insulated design, stability when mixing, and durability-our tester has an Oxo stainless steel mixing bowl that's lasted for years. Sturdiness vs weight We have two criteria: lightweight, but non-slip or heavy-based.ĭurability Does the bowl mark easily? Can it withstand kitchen knocks?Ĭapacity The bowl has to be big enough for standard kitchen tasks, such as making a cake. Versatility Is the bowl dishwasher-safe? Does it offer extra features, for example, a pouring lip, handle and lid? Is it also safe for the microwave, freezer and oven? Added touches are internal measurements in both metric and imperial, and a pouring spout.Īvailable from Lakeland (£14.99) Buyer's advice What we look for when testing mixing bowls This is a durable product, ideal for withstanding hard knocks and tumbles. Stainless steel is exactly that – stainless – so you don’t need to worry about marks when you’re doing heavy-duty work.
It’s very lightweight, so if you prefer to pick up and mix, that’s no problem either. The non-skid silicone base also keep it steady on the worktop. This has the highest sides of all the bowls on test, making it ideal for big batters and keeping ingredients firmly inside when mixing rapidly. Key features: 7-litre capacity, pouring lip, non-slip base, internal measurements, dishwasher-safe Available from:īest mixing bowl for batch-baking and big cakes The colander and sieve are good quality, with handles at the side. The smaller bowl is 0.5 litres, and is good for tasks like making a sauce.
The smallest measuring spoon has markings for both teaspoons and tablespoons. We also like the flat bottoms on the measuring cups that mean they can sit unaided on the worktop, leaving an extra hand free. The largest is a roomy 4.5 litres, and it’s well designed – it isn’t too tall, despite its size, so the beaters from our hand mixer can be left to drip into it while fetching the next ingredient. The bowls have handles to grip, and non-slip bottoms. It all stacks neatly together, including the measuring spoons, so will take up minimal space, and it’s very light in weight. There are two bowls, a colander and sieve, as well as measuring cups and spoons. This is several kitchen essentials in one, and is ideal for small kitchens or to give to a student leaving home for the first time. Key features: nesting, two bowls, colander, sieve, American cup measures, tablespoon measure, dishwasher-safe
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It’s the kind of bowl you can imagine being handed from parent to child with much reminiscing about what it’s been used to make.Īvailable from Tala (£25) Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus It scores highly for looks, with an embossed design, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anything sturdier – though this does mean it’s quite heavy to lift with one hand. It can also go in the microwave, which can be useful for tasks like softening butter, or reheating if you’ve used it as a storage bowl. The Tala bowl is everything-proof, including freezer, and, unusually, the oven (up to 220C). We find the sides to be a perfect size: tall enough to stop ingredients like cocoa powder flying out of the bowl when mixing on a high speed, while low enough to ensure our hand mixer can still drip over the sides. This traditional stoneware bowl is a whopper, and perches rather precariously on our kitchen scales. Key features: 5-litre capacity 30cm microwave-, dishwasher-, oven-, freezer- and fridge-safe
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