Eliminating Plastics: Baking Edition

Things covered in this issue: Mixing Bowls, Measuring Cups/Spoons, Flour/Sugar Storage, Rolling Pins

Note: Be sure to check your local thrift store before you order any baking supplies, most of them have a lot of these items for an affordable price!

Mixing Bowls:

Most people I know that are really serious into baking have either stainless steel or glass mixing bowls. Some, however, still use plastic. Ceramic is also an option when avoiding plastic. Below are links to some affordable and nice mixing bowl sets.

• Stainless Steel 4-Piece Mixing Bowl set

• Stoneware bowls, set of 3

• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

• Vintage Pyrex Mixing Bowl

Make your own: Taking a pottery class and learning how to throw your own bowls is always an option too!

Measuring Cups/Spoons:

I know that I have plastic measuring cups and spoons. Until I started this project I never even thought about it. There are a ton of stainless steel alternatives available as most-every department store. Below are some links for ordering them online.

Dry Measuring cups:

• Link 3

• Link 2

• Link 3

Handmade Porcelain measuring cups:

• Link 1

• Link 2

• Ceramic measuring cups

Liquid Measuring Cups:

• 1 cup
  

• 2 cup

• 1 quart

Measuring Spoons:

• Stainless Steel 1

• Stainless Steel 2

• Ceramic dry measuring spoon set

Flour/Sugar Storage:

Most people keep their flour/sugar in plastic bins. Below are glass, stainless steel, and ceramic alternatives. Be sure to check your local thrift stores for great deals on things like this!

Ceramic 4 Piece Canister Set (White)

Ceramic 4 Piece Canister Set (Black)

Stainless Steel Canister Set with glass Lids

4 piece glass canister set

Rolling Pins:

I’m sure that many of you already use wooden rolling pins, but have you ever heard of GLASS ones? You can fill them with ice water to keep what you are rolling from getting too warm! Check these out.

• Glass Rolling Pin

• Glass Rolling Pin 2

• Glass Rolling Pin 3