5 Reasons Every Kitchen Should Have a Digital Scale — Tips from The Kitchn

One of the reasons I chose a degree in baking and pastry arts rather than a culinary degree — besides the cake, obviously — is that I enjoy the exacting science of weighing sugar and flour, and then watching as a few simple ingredients become a cake or cookies. Baking, to me, is equal parts science and magic.

But maybe you're not quite as obsessed with home baking as I am and so you've eschewed the advice that every kitchen should have a scale. Digital scales can actually make you a better baker instantly, but did you know that they can also help you brew a better cup of coffee or make a juicier burger?

Here's why bakers are so snobby about owning a digital scale and why you should be too.

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