Now that's the smile of someone who knows she never has to sift flour by hand again. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)(Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Ask any baker which part of prep they dread the most, and there's a good chance you'll hear, "sifting flour." It's certainly one of my least favorite tasks; as someone who used to make a living baking in a professional kitchen, I've had to do my fair share of de-clumping. That said, there is a way to avoid doing this un-fun step yourself. Take a tip from none other than Jennifer Garner: The actress posted an Instagram video as part of her "Pretend Cooking Show" series that shows her using the KitchenAid Sifter + Scale Attachment.
Yes, it's a mouthful, but this kooky-looking device is actually quite genius. It hooks onto your KitchenAid stand mixer and weighs/sifts flour so you don't have to. That alone makes it worth adding to your cart, but get this — it's currently on rare sale at Amazon, meaning it'll save you time, effort and money.
If you, like me, are looking at a month of holiday baking, adding this to your cart would be a wise move. Keep scrolling to see why it takes the (literal and figurative) cake.
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"I have two German Shepherds, which equals a lot of fur, therefore we have four Roombas. Yes, four," said one loyal shopper. "This one does seem to get stuck under furniture more than the other two. However, it gets over things better, runs quieter and vacuums both the carpet and hardwood just as well if not better. So, I bought a second one. I highly recommend it. I have all four scheduled to run every day, they work well with Alexa and I truly have no complaints. If I needed a fifth roomba I would 100% buy a third of this model."
This chopper has a high-efficiency motor that handles even thick branches with ease, all while weighing under 3 pounds.
This small-but-mighty sucker, a viral fave for a while now, doesn't usually dip this low outside of Prime Day or Black Friday — so seize the moment! It targets unsightly spots, minimizes odors and more on both carpets and upholstery in a perfectly portable way. At under 10 pounds, it's on the lighter side for a deep cleaner, and it's versatile enough to use on furniture — even car interiors. Plus, the 15-foot cord is long enough to keep you from having to find a new outlet every five minutes.
This set comes with the Little Green, a 3-inch tough stain tool, a HydroRinse self-cleaning hose tool, a spraying crevice tool, a trial size 8-ounce Spot and Stain with Febreze formula and a one-year limited warranty.
Check out our full Bissell Little Green review for more.
Our veins are like 50% coffee at this point in the year, so we’re big fans of the single-serve coffee maker. The best Keurig machine, according to home editor Jessica Dodell-Feder, is the K-Café Barista Bar, on sale for 30% off. That's only a few bucks over its lowest price of the year. Dodell-Feder loves this coffee maker for its ease of use, its "over ice" option, and its included milk frother.
Let's face it: Your car is a little messy. This popular organizer has several compartments to stash a slew of stuff, including snacks, books, blankets and more. It features a nonslip bottom and adjustable straps to secure it in place. When it's not in use, just fold it flat. Use the coupon code for mega savings.
Shared a fan: "Really a very nice, sturdy and well-made product."
This little wonder might be one of the most aesthetically pleasing household appliances we've come across, with its wooden legs and minimalist design. But while it might look like a million bucks, it's currently down to its best price in months. Plus, it can help lower your heating bill!
In spite of its compact size, it's quite powerful. It has two heat modes — 1000-watt high heat and 600-watt medium heat, both of which take just seconds to kick in. But it also has a cooling fan mode, meaning this isn't a machine you'll only pull out for a few months.
At 6.3 inches tall and just over 2 pounds, it's incredibly portable, making it a cinch to bring from room to room. And, most importantly, its safety features include overheating protection, as well as automatic shutoff should it tip over.
Did you know flour mites are a thing? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, yes, these teeny-tiny pests exist. They can be found in just about any type of dried pantry staple like flour, oats, grains and spices, but transferring these foods from their original packaging to airtight containers can help prevent mites. Keep those little creatures out courtesy of these airtight canisters, which come with airtight lids.
At 16-cups each, they can hold a good amount and include scoops — plus, the price is just about as low as it's ever been.
This top-selling, compact cutie won't take up a ton of space in your kitchen and has six one-touch smart functions — air-fry, roast, broil, dehydrate, bake and reheat — to make meal prep a breeze. It also preheats in mere moments (up to 400° F) and won't make your kitchen feel like a sauna during the warmer months.
This is the lowest this model has been marked down to all year, and at nearly 55% off, it's within a few dollars of its best price of all time ... just sayin'!
Choose from brushed stainless steel or this sleek "Black Sesame."
I scream, you scream, we all scream for (homemade) ice cream. To make custom frozen treats, all you have to do is freeze the included bowl, then add your ingredients and get churning!
Want to try your hand at zoodles (zucchini noodles)? This device makes spaghetti-like strands of vegetables in a snap, and also comes with blades for peeling, coring and slicing.
Here's an overhead view to show how this contraption works — pretty nifty! (Er, sift-y?)
Of course, if you want actual noodles, the pasta attachment is one of KitchenAid's most popular. This set includes three rollers and cutters so you can make large sheets, spaghetti and fettuccini.
Short on space? Rather than letting a bulky food processor take up precious real estate on your counter, turn your mixer into a chopper. Included are shredding, slicing, dicing and julienning discs.
Our price trackers tell us that this is the lowest this attachment has been on sale for all year; in fact, the last time it dipped any lower was back in 2019! With that in mind, we don't anticipate it dropping more than this in the near future, so you'd be wise to add it to your cart during this rare deal.
Sifting isn't fun, but it is necessary if you want to ensure your baked goods don't wind up containing little balls of flour or powdered sugar that weren't properly mixed in. By taking this extra step, you'll improve the texture and taste of your homemade goodies.
In her Instagram reel, Garner demos a cookie recipe using the KitchenAid Sifter + Scale Attachment. "There's a lot of sifting involved in this recipe," she explains. "You can do it this way," she adds while attempting to pass ingredients through a mesh strainer, "or you just use this handy little attachment, which will weigh and sift."
Using the attachment — which is compatible with all KitchenAid stand mixers — couldn't be easier. Just scoop your flour (or sugar) into the opening and the digital scale will weigh it out. There's a tare function to zero out the measurement when you need to add a new ingredient, and the canister can hold up to four cups of dry ingredients at a time. Once you've reached the amount you need, just turn the knob on the side and the machine will start sifting, gradually adding everything to your mixer's bowl. Since it goes slowly, you won't have to worry about a big poof of powder getting into your eyes!
More than 1,800 Amazon customers think this tool is pretty sweet — sweet enough to warrant a perfect five-star rating, in fact.
"As a baker, I can tell you there's nothing more tedious than having to sift everything," shared a pastry pro. "This little gadget is so worth its weight in gold! You can measure and sift in your dry ingredients with ease ... and you don't get the 'cloud effect' because it slowly adds your ingredients. LOVE this!"
"This changed the way I bake!" exclaimed another fan. "No more powdery mess! Not to mention the smooth texture of the cookie batter! I won’t bake without it again!"
"My elderly mom makes a mean Texas cake, and having to sift flour by crank had become too tiring," explained a third. "She wasn't able to bake very often. I had bought a battery-operated sifter, but ... it didn't work. This was a gift to her ... She loves it. Now to buy myself one..."
"I love the steady addition of flour to the bowl," wrote a generally satisfied buyer. "It is not necessary to stop mixing and scrape down the sides or bottom. ... Like other users, I do wish you could use it without the scale, but that's not a dealbreaker at all. I'm still learning how to get all the flour out of the sifter before I remove it, but that will come with practice."
"One of the best inventions ever, I loved it," raved a final shopper, adding, "The scale could be a little bit stronger."
Psst: While you're at it, check out these other KitchenAid attachments — they're on sale for up to 55% off!
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
