Sifters

Using a hand sifter is pretty much required when making cakes and desserts that need a light, delicate texture such as sponge cake and angel food cake. The purpose of putting flour through a hand sifter is to break up any lumps in the flour and to add air to the mixture through aeration. Hand sifters are not only for flour however, and can be used for any dry ingredients such as powdered sugar for mixing and aerating. Here are a few of the best hand crank sifters out there to help you become a pro in the kitchen.