Mixing Bowls

Nearly every prep task you do. You whisk eggs, toss salads, marinate meat, mix batters and doughs, and hold prepped ingredients before they hit the pan. A graduated Tramontina set 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. Out of cream mid-recipe? Our guide to heavy cream substitutes has swaps for every dish.

For most prep, stainless steel wins. It is lightweight, nearly unbreakable, and will not stain or absorb odors the way plastic can, and it chills quickly when you whip cream or egg whites. Glass lets you see contents and goes in the microwave, while plastic is light but stains more easily. Our mise en place planner helps you line up every bowl before you cook.

Three to five bowls cover most kitchens, 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 ones take on bread dough. Tramontina individual stainless steel bowls come in sizes from 1.5 to 13 quarts if you want to fill a gap.

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.

Two walls of steel with an insulating air gap between them. That gap keeps cold contents cooler longer, helps prevent condensation on the outside, and keeps the bowl comfortable to hold. The Tramontina 3-Piece Double Wall set is a good fit for whipped cream, chilled doughs, and serving.

Stainless steel handles heat well, which is why a bowl set over a pot of simmering water works as a makeshift double boiler for melting chocolate or whisking a warm sauce. Use a towel or mitt on the rim, and for more prep gear, browse our kitchen tools and utensils.