Digital kitchen scale recommendations?

[scottranda]

If you were to buy a kitchen digital scale, which one would you buy? Less than $50 please!

I'm gunna learn to make bread!!! Breadhead will be proud!

[Nate]

In the ratings and reviews tab this is what is talked about:

OXO Good Grips Stainless Food Scale with Pull-Out Display

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJMTNA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=amazingribs--20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B000WJMTNA

[HouseHomey]

For sure a pull out unless you go mechanical. I have 3. Both types. I use the pull out for anything over two pounds which requires a large bowl as that blocks your view of the digital display. No question pull out for sure.

[mgaretz]

I have and use this one too. Great scale.

[bep35]

This is the scale I use. Had it for years and it is flawless. The ability to pull the display away from the scale is something you appreciate having.

[Thunder77]

I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s//ref=mw_dp_a_s?ie=UTF8&k=Inspired+Basics

[HouseHomey]

Link is to a "Moscow Muel Hammered Copper Mug." Kinda cool.😀

[Thunder77]

If you scroll down the page, the scale is there also. Not sure why the mug shows up?

[RonB]

Here's the one I use and recommend:

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Scale-...kitchen+scales


But whichever scale you choose, make sure you can set it to stay on. Most of the battery operated scales have an automatic turn off, (to save batteries), and having it turn off in the midst of adding an ingredient is very irritating. The KD8000 runs on batteries but has an optional ac adapter. With the ac adapter you don't have to worry about running through batteries. This is the scale recommended by multiple members of the now defunct Baking Circle forum at King Arthur Flour.

Edit to add make sure you go to Amazon through Meathead's link whatever you decide to buy.

[Breadhead]

scottranda ...

I would make sure your scale measures in 1 gram increments. Some of the less expensive ones measure in 2 gram increments so if you need to measure out 5 grams, you can't.

A new bread man! Woohoo! You will love it Scott. Plus you can do it while you're doing a low and slow cook. Bread is like BBQ in that there is lots of waiting for stuff to happen.

What kind of bread are going to start with?

[scottranda]

Breadhead not sure. Any suggestions? I'm a complete newbie. I like all types of bread.

Also, any other essential tools? Maybe essential vs nice to have

[Breadhead]

scottranda ... I had a guy (a Pit member) ask me to help him learn how to make sourdough bread a while ago. I put together a very detailed thread that is step by step of all the information you will want and need to make a perfect loaf of sourdough bread. A few guys have used it and have posted pictures of their successful attempts.

Use this thread to get started and feel free to ask me any questions that you might have.

Teaching Steve Vojtek how to make sourdough bread...

[scottranda]

Yes, I've read the thread a few times. That's what's got me fired up. It will be an adventure! Can't wait!

[Breadhead]

Scott... After 3 or 4 loaves of bread your comment will be, this is MUCH easier than I thought it was going to be.👍

[Munch]

I have this one for about 2 years. http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-...rch_detailpage

[Dewesq55]

Here's what I have and I love it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HI27MIG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1