Expert On 2 pages
Under $250 A one second reading, which is what makes it usable for Swiss meringue where you are holding a whisk in the other hand and the syrup is still climbing.
Best for: Swiss and Italian meringue, and sugar work
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Intermediate On 2 pages
Under $50 The reference dark couverture at about 54 percent, in callets that melt evenly, which is what the published tempering ranges on this site assume.
Best for: ganache, tempering and drips
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Expert On 2 pages
Under $50 At 16.5 inches it lifts a 14 inch tier, which is past the point where anything smaller will support the middle.
Best for: lifting 12 and 14 inch tiers
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Beginner On 2 pages
Under $25 A wire on an adjustable frame cuts a flatter torte than a knife does, because the wire follows the height you set instead of the angle of your wrist.
Best for: torting layers evenly
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