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I see ceramic glass metal. What is the best type to use?
I think it really depends on what you are going to use them for. When my wife and I went to buy some mixing bowls we headed over to Sears and Macy's to check out the brands they carried. After several hours of what seemed like eternity, my wife finally picked some glass Pyrex bowls from Macy's. It was an eight-piece set with varrying sizes to accomdate all of our needs. The ones I really liked were at Sears which consisted of ceramic but cost way more. I think you can be safe in choosing Pyrex, there a pretty decent brand.
1639 days agoI think it really depends on what you are going to use them for. When my wife and I went to buy some mixing bowls we headed over to Sears and Macy's to check out the brands they carried. After several hours of what seemed like eternity, my wife finally picked some glass Pyrex bowls from Macy's. It was an eight-piece set with varrying sizes to accomdate all of our needs. The ones I really liked were at Sears which consisted of ceramic but cost way more. I think you can be safe in choosing Pyrex, there a pretty decent brand.
1639 days agoI have used lots of different mixing bowls. Right now, I have all my stuff packed in storage, and all I have is a plastic mixing bowl from OXO. To be honest, I don't like it very much. I don't like using plastic in general. However, I must say that I have some melamine (hard plastic) mixing bowls from Williams-Sonoma that are pretty good. Plastic does get scratched, but it's just a mixing bowl, you know? My favorite bowls are a set of clear glass bowls of different sizes. I have the full sized one all the way down to a tiny little glass bowl. They use them on cooking shows, you know, to put spices in or eggs or other ingredients. It makes me feel like I'm working on a cooking show when I use them. Growing up, though, we always used stainless steel mixing bowls. They always worked really well. Another good thing about stainless steel is that it gets really cold, which is useful for a few things. For instance, making whipped cream and pie crust is easier if everything is really cold. I'm sure anything you use will work just fine, though. Except for maybe a cardboard box...
1644 days agoI recommend a stainless steel mixing bowl. I'm always baking cupcakes its seems like with my girlfriend and it just seems like it takes less work because there isn't as much friction with the spoon. Seems to me that they are easier to clean off too but the leftovers don't stick as much since it is less porous than plastic. Just be careful with mixing hot liquids, as metal conducts heat quickly and could burn you.
1645 days agoI recommend a stainless steel mixing bowl. I'm always baking cupcakes its seems like with my girlfriend and it just seems like it takes less work because there isn't as much friction with the spoon. Seems to me that they are easier to clean off too but the leftovers don't stick as much since it is less porous than plastic. Just be careful with mixing hot liquids, as metal conducts heat quickly and could burn you.
1645 days agoI bake a lot and I prefer just a plain plastic mixing bowl. I have a nesting set of four that was really inexpensive. They're great because they're dishwasher safe, so they're super easy to clean. After I bake, I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor, not spend all my time cleaning up! If you're looking for something more professional grade, stainless steel might be better. But for simple, at-home baking, I think that plastic is just fine.
1645 days agoI am a avid baker and like stainless steel mixing bowls. They are easy to clean and durable. You don't have to worry about them cracking in the dishwasher or from handling. Also because they clean well you don't have to worry about contamination.
1646 days agoI have a bunch of metal mixing bowls that I use for anything that may need to be chilled. I like my glass mixing bowl for anything that may have to get heated in the microwave. MY favorite bowls are my plastic ones though. I only use them when I am going to bake with my 2 year old. When she sees them come out of the cabinet, she starts jumping around and dancing.
1646 days agoI personally prefer plastic. Its easy to clean, and wont break. Ceramic are very nice, however. Stainless steel are durable. Glass is nice because you can see what you are mixing.
1646 days ago Whichever kind works for you. Except for the acidic ingredient dilemma with stainless steel, anything that'll hold stuff can be a good mixing bowl.
Personally, I have one stainless steel mixing bowl. It came off my stand mixer, but I use it for lots of stuff. For baking, I prefer the set of plastic bowls I have. I couldn't use them in the microwave, but they have rubber coating on the bottom so they don't slide around the counter. Major plus. Also, they weren't that expensive, so I won't feel bad when they eventually go kaput.
I love really pretty ceramic/pottery bowls. I have way more than I need, but they make me happy to use them while cooking. They go in the dishwasher and I use them with a mixer no problem. That said, they are far from essential. I think you are fine with the bowls you already have, if that's what you like. I have never heard of a problem using metal bowls for baking.i would also suggest s/s mixing bowls with rubber lids in case you want to use them for transporting food or just storing in the fridge.
1648 days agoA lot of people would say that the ceramic or glass mixing bowl is the best to use in the kitchen. I disagree, and if you can be a clutz like me in the kitchen every now and then, then a stainless steel mixing bowl would be great! I never have to worry about the stainless steel bowl breaking, chipping, or scratching, because they arent too expensive, and look sleek in the kitchen! I have had ceramic and glass before. I have broken the glass by accident when I took it out of the hot dishwasher and used it immediately in the cold water and it cracked! The ceramic bowl I used with a beater and the beater chipped the inside of the bowl, and I had to throw out what I ws mixing because I couldnt find the chip, and didn't want someone to accidentally eat it! The best bowl I have had is my stainless steel bowl. It even has measuring marks on the inside as well as a tiny divit to make pouring out of it easier. I love that bowl, and would never change to another type.
1648 days agoA lot of people would say that the ceramic or glass mixing bowl is the best to use in the kitchen. I disagree, and if you can be a clutz like me in the kitchen every now and then, then a stainless steel mixing bowl would be great! I never have to worry about the stainless steel bowl breaking, chipping, or scratching, because they arent too expensive, and look sleek in the kitchen! I have had ceramic and glass before. I have broken the glass by accident when I took it out of the hot dishwasher and used it immediately in the cold water and it cracked! The ceramic bowl I used with a beater and the beater chipped the inside of the bowl, and I had to throw out what I ws mixing because I couldnt find the chip, and didn't want someone to accidentally eat it! The best bowl I have had is my stainless steel bowl. It even has measuring marks on the inside as well as a tiny divit to make pouring out of it easier. I love that bowl, and would never change to another type.
1648 days agoI love really pretty ceramic/pottery bowls. I have way more than I need, but they make me happy to use them while cooking. They go in the dishwasher and I use them with a mixer no problem. That said, they are far from essential. I think you are fine with the bowls you already have, if that's what you like. I have never heard of a problem using metal bowls for baking.
1653 days agoI have one huge stainless steel mixing bowl that I use often. It is lightweight and will stand up to just about anything I can do to it. I'm not easy on my kitchen tools. I do love my nested glass bowls and my 8-cup measuring bowl as well. I guess it depends on your needs. I like the glass for quick small jobs while I like to break out the steel bowl for more serious cooking. The 8 cup is used more for batters and such.
1654 days agosteel bowls are great, they will last you a long time, but they are the most expensive also. it depends how much you cook, they might be worth the investment for you. glass or ceramic will work well for an average person. plastic is generally not a great idea, unless maybe youre in college and need something in a pinch, they usually wont last long. pyrex glass bowls are heavy, sturdy and they can go in the dishwasher!
1654 days ago I prefer Pyrex glass. They're clean, and sturdy enough for normal kitchen use. Not to mention, they can go to the microwave, the freezer, to bainmarie...
If you're looking for something more professional go for stainless steel though. It's equally clean but longer lasting. I like the ones that have a heavier bottom, covered in rubber or silicone. This bottom makes the bowl stay put on the counter, avoiding sliding or tumbling.
Forget plastic. It gets scratched in no time, making it awfully hard to clean.
I've had stainless steel mixing bowls, but I always prefer glass for myself. My favorites are the good old fashioned, time tested Pyrex nesting bowls. You know the ones that are white on the outside and colored on the outside ( I have the pink ones). Those bowls are super durable and just heavy enough that I can sit them on the countertop as a stir and they don't go sliding everywhere. I love them.
1654 days agoStainless steel is the best solution. They are used by many of the top chefs in the county. They last a very long time and are very durable. Plastic works well to just play around with at home, but if you cook professionally, I would use the stainless steel.
1655 days agoStainless steel is very versatile, but be careful not to put acidic ingredients in them. For mixing recipes that call for citrus juices and such, you will need to use a glass or ceramic or melamine mixing bowl. Usually, a recipe will specify stainless steel or glass if there is a special reason to use one or the other.
1657 days agoStainless steel is a good standby and very versatile. Any well stocked kitchen will have a nested set of stainless steel mixing bowls. While inexpensive, plastic is rarely a good pick for general kitchen jobs. My glass 8 cup mixing bowl/measuring cup is my absolute favorite.
1657 days agoAt restaurants all I ever see if the stainless steel mixing bowls. They last a long time. I have one that is ceramic at home that I bring out for salads, but overall I stick to my stainless steel.
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