BestReviews names kitchen tools for holiday pie baking
The outlet evaluated specific brands of plates, rolling pins, and mixers to help home bakers prepare crusts and fillings.
By Abigail Brooks ·
Home bakers preparing for the holiday season can rely on a specific set of kitchen accessories to manage the physical demands of pie making. The Macomb Daily published a guide on Monday, November 9, 2026, that lists recommended items for rolling dough, holding crusts, and mixing ingredients. The selection includes products from brands such as MCIRCO, Farberware, and Cuisinart.
The guide identifies pie plates and rolling pins as essential tools for most recipes. It also suggests that a stand mixer can save time, though it is not strictly necessary. For recipes requiring blind baked crusts, the article advises using pie weights. Basic utensils like spoons, forks, and knives are listed as standard items that most kitchens already contain.
Among the recommended plates, the guide features a four-pack of 9-inch glass plates made in the U.S. These plates are described as freezer and dishwasher safe, with a label on the glass indicating their origin. A separate 10-inch ceramic dish with a teal exterior is also listed, though it requires handwashing. Another option is a set of four plates in varying sizes, ranging from 7 to 10 inches, which include handles and dimpled edges.
The rolling pin section highlights a Farberware tool with four adjustable edge sizes. These edges measure one-sixteenth, one-eighth, one-quarter, and three-eighths of an inch to control dough thickness. The guide also includes a set of six mini rolling pins that are 7.7 inches wide, designed for children to use. A traditional 17.5-inch pin with rustproof nylon bearings is listed as another option, featuring holes in the handles for hanging.
Three stand mixers are included in the recommendations. One model includes a splash guard, pour spout, chef's whisk, flat paddle, and dough hook in nine color options. A second mixer comes with two beaters, two dough hooks, and a recipe book, available in five colors. The third option features a 4-quart mixing bowl and is sold in seven colors, including black and white.
For blind baking, the guide lists a single-piece pie weight with rubber edges that fits plates from 9 to 11 inches. It also recommends a box of 10-millimeter ceramic marbles that weigh 1.2 pounds and are safe up to 480 degrees. A 2.5-pound sack of glass weights is included as an alternative to ceramic, noting that glass does not absorb oils or odors. A chain-style weight is also listed in lengths of 6, 10, and 15 feet.
BestReviews states that it spent thousands of hours researching and testing these products. The outlet notes that it and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if readers purchase items through provided links. Prices listed in the article reflect the time of publication and may change.
