I’ve discovered a money-saving secret I had to share with my fellow bread enthusiasts: keep an eye on barbecue gear sales to score amazing deals on essential baking tools! Case in point: the Thermapen ONE instant-read thermometer is currently on sale with code SHAREBBQ bringing the price down to just $68.67 for ANY color or pattern! I paid $109 for mine, so I wanted to help out my fellow bakers with this limited-time deal. Check it out here! (chefdavepalmer.com/thermapen)

Why This “Grilling Tool” Is Actually a Baker’s Best Friend

What many don’t realize is that tools marketed for outdoor cooking often serve double-duty in our baking adventures. The Thermapen ONE is the perfect example—while marketed heavily to BBQ enthusiasts, it’s become absolutely indispensable in my bread-making process.

Though I don’t own a grill myself (I do have a Blackstone griddle I love), I use my Thermapen ONE constantly in my kitchen. Here’s how this precision tool has revolutionized my bread game:

For Serious Bread Bakers:

• Perfect proofing water temperature: The Thermapen ONE lets me hit that precise 95-105°F sweet spot every time when activating yeast. No more guessing if my water is “warm but not hot”—I get scientific precision with readings in just ONE second.
• Perfect internal bread temperature: This is where the Thermapen ONE truly shines. No more tapping bottoms or guessing doneness—I know my enriched breads are perfect at 190°F, my lean loaves at 205°F, and my sourdough exactly where I want it between 208-210°F.
• Monitoring starter health: Fellow sourdough bakers know that temperature significantly affects fermentation. I use my Thermapen ONE to track my starter’s temperature throughout the day, helping me understand its cycles and behavior in different seasons.

What makes the Thermapen ONE stand out is its incredible accuracy (±0.5°F) and lightning-fast ONE-second readings. The backlit display makes it easy to check bread temperatures even in a dimly lit oven, and its durability means it handles kitchen spills and accidents without issue.

Beyond bread, I frequently use my Thermapen ONE for checking temperatures of custards, candy, meats, and anything else requiring temperature precision.

While there are cheaper options available, none match the Thermapen ONE’s speed, accuracy, and reliability—qualities that truly matter when you’ve invested hours in your bread and need to nail that perfect bake.

If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your baking toolkit, I highly recommend taking advantage of this barbecue sale on the Thermapen ONE with code SHAREBBQ. At $68.67 (instead of the $109 I paid), it’s an investment that will quickly pay for itself in saved ingredients and perfect loaves. Check it out here! (chefdavepalmer.com/thermapen)

Happy baking!