Mixing Bowls

Mixing bowls handle nearly every prep task in the kitchen: whisking eggs, tossing salads, marinating meat, mixing batters and doughs, and holding prepped ingredients before they hit the pan. A set in graduated sizes lets you match the bowl to the job, from a small bowl for a dressing to a large one for a double batch of dough.

Stainless steel mixing bowls are lightweight, nearly unbreakable, and will not stain or absorb odors the way plastic can. They chill quickly, which helps when whipping cream or egg whites, and they will not react with acidic ingredients. Glass lets you see contents and is microwave safe, while plastic is light but stains more easily.

Most kitchens are well served by a set of three to five bowls ranging from about 1.5 quarts to 8 quarts or more. Small bowls hold dressings and whisked eggs, medium bowls handle batters and salads, and large bowls take on bread dough and big-batch mixing. Nesting sets cover the range without taking much space.

Yes. Tramontina stainless steel mixing bowls are dishwasher safe. Bowls with silicone lids or non-slip bases clean easily too; just check that any removable silicone pieces are placed securely or washed separately for the best results.

A double wall mixing bowl has an insulating air gap between two layers of steel. That gap keeps cold contents cooler longer, helps prevent condensation on the outside, and keeps the bowl comfortable to hold even when the contents are chilled. It is a useful feature for whipped cream, chilled doughs, and serving.

Yes. Stainless steel handles heat well, which is why it works as a makeshift double boiler over a pot of simmering water for melting chocolate or whisking a warm sauce. Use a towel or mitt when handling a hot bowl, since the metal conducts heat to the rim.