Here you will find the 28 best gifts for bakers. These gifts are also great for people who are looking to get into baking or for people who recently moved and are looking for some kitchen essentials. Enjoy our gift ideas for bakers!
Top 28 Best Gifts for Bakers
1. A Frosting Pen
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Everyone who makes cakes, even if for the occasional holiday, should have a solid decoration set. Using this frosting pen is much easier to handle than a frosting bag, and comes with multiple nozzle tips to keep the decorations fresh!
Sample Customer Review. . . Was what I expected! I’ve used it once and felt it was very easy to prepare. I think with a little practice I’ll get better and more comfortable writing and decorating.
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2. A Cheat Sheet
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I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of asking Alexa how many Tablespoons are in a cup. A quick glance at the fridge will let your baker know any conversion they are looking for. This is one is especially useful with oven temperatures and ingredient replacements.
Sample Customer Review. . . I like the way this is laid out. It gives you the ability to take just about any given measurement and translate it into an equivalent measurement in seconds. It also has relevant measurements that you will frequently come across in cooking. Not all do surprisingly. And it is a pretty design! It being magnetic is just the icing on the cake!
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3. A Handy Rolling Pin
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Your baker will throw away their dusty old wooden rolling pin once they use this one. The removable thickness rings make rolling out dough easy and accurate. This tool and the rolling mat take all the guesswork out of rolling.
Sample Customer Review. . . Love this rolling pin. I was debating whether to buy a wooden one but decided on this one instead and I’m glad I did. It’s pretty easy to wipe down after I’m done using it. And I store it right back in the original box. The silicone mat is a great bonus! It sticks to my laminate countertop very well. It made it very easy to roll out the dough. The mat is only meant for dough rolling NOT to be placed in the oven for baking. Clean-up for the mat is also easy with a damp towel. Just remember to make sure it’s super dry before storing away. I’m new to baking and this pin plus the height adjustment discs make it so easy to roll out the dough. My first time making sugar cookies and they came out perfect. Perfectly even height cookies! I would recommend this item to any bakers out there.
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4. Silicon Spatulas
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If you think they already have a silicone spatula, get them more. One can never have enough of these things. Baking uses aside, I personally use these in my kitchen every day, and would love more.
Sample Customer Review. . . These silicone cooking utensils are well made. I use them every time I cook, 4 or 5 times a week. I’ve been using them regularly for several months. They handle going through the dishwasher in heated dry mode just fine. I wash the tongs during cleanup and don’t let them stand in water for hours, and I hang them to dry when I wash them by hand, and I see no rust or discoloration. The spatulas have a nice weight and balance to them, so when laying them down on a cutting board with the spatula end hanging off they don’t fall off, due to the even weight in the handle. The hole, in the end, lets me hang them over the sink by the hooks I’ve got while drying if I skip the dishwasher and do them by hand. I’ve used the tongs while frying and sautéing, and they handle the heat. The tongs make tossing something on a baking sheet quick, easy, and clean. The kit has a nice selection included. Used with prep bowls or mixing bowls, or dipping into a jar, or to spread something on bread, the spatulas are able to reach easily, eliminating waste.
They’re my go-to utensils.
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5. A Flour Sifter
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If your baker doesn’t own a flour sifter, I guarantee they don’t sift their flour (which they should!). Stop the too-dense cakes and cookies with this must-have baking tool.
Sample Customer Review. . . With just a pull of the handle on the side, I’m able to sift all of my dry ingredients with no problems. I’ve taken up a new hobby and a lot of recipes require you to sift a lot. This sifter has been working like a dream. I did have an old one and the crank always got stuck. The lever on this has yet to get stuck, ever. When it comes to cleaning, I do hand wash this and it’s extremely easy. With some dry ingredients that get stuck on the side, I do let it soak in hot soapy water. Even with soaking or leaving in a wet sink, no rust at all.
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6. A Macaron Kit
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Macarons are all the rage these days, and for good reason; they are so fun! Any baker will have fun mixing and matching flavors and colors with this simple kit.
Sample Customer Review. . . On a whim, I decided to take up making Macarons. I’m not a baker so didn’t have anything to even start at home. Within a few days, I received my kit that had everything I could dream of for basics and beyond. After a few online articles and tutorials, I was ready and made my first batch. Excellent kit.
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7. A Spinning Cake Stand
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If your baker (or wanna-be baker) is flirting with the idea of cake decorating, a spinning cake stand will make their life 1000 times easier. This is one of those gifts that they don’t want to buy themselves, but would greatly appreciate whoever supports their cake boss dreams!
Sample Customer Review. . . If your baker (or wanna-be baker) is flirting with the idea of cake decorating, a spinning cake stand will make their life 1000 times easier. This is one of those gifts that they don’t want to buy themselves, but would greatly appreciate whoever supports their cake boss dreams! FANTASTIC! As a decorating table, it is great because it spins. As a display case, it is simple enough that it doesn’t pull attention away from your creations. The spatulas that come with it have held up amazingly with as many times that I have used/washed them since I got them in. What a steal for the price, too! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
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8. A Clip Timer
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Safely roam around the house while cooking with these handy timers. These are simple, but awesome to keep around because you can set them down or clip them to anything. It’s also a magnet for your fridge.
Sample Customer Review. . . Although I’ve only had this timer for a short time and therefore can’t rate durability or battery life as yet, I am pleased with its design, ease of use, and function. I like that it has a loud enough ring plus a flashing red light that is set off when the set time is up. This is especially helpful for a family member who is hard of hearing even with loud sounds. The setup is easy to use and the digital numbers easy to read. The buttons respond quickly when pushed with no lag time.
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9. A Recipe Stand
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A nice-looking recipe stand is a simple item that can make a kitchen look professional. Keep their books, notecards, phones, or tablets in eye-sight and away from the mess.
Sample Customer Review. . . This book stand works as designed. It has multiple angles and the arms are strong enough to hold the pages open if you need to. I use it for my studies to keep my neck better aligned to avoid neck pain. I was happy that it easily holds the book that is just over 1.5 inches thick and when opened I don’t need to use the arms. The bamboo is pretty and the design sleek. I really like it in every way.
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10. A Citrus Zester
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Add a little zest to their recipes, literally! A citrus zester is such a fun tool to have in the kitchen. Using one of these instantly makes a meal or dessert feel complete and special, and helps them feel like a real chef!
Sample Customer Review. . . I’ve often heard it said that it helps to have the right tool for the job. And a good tool as well. This zester/grater proves this. I have always groaned when having to zest for a recipe. The zester I had for years was a royal pain to use. I have only used the Deiss PRO once so far, and it was such a pleasure. Easy to use, easy to clean. This is a professional tool. I can’t wait to make a lemon cake! I also appreciated receiving a thank you from the company for my order, along with suggestions on how to get the best results. I appreciate such excellent customer service. Thank you.
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11. A Kitchen Scale
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Have a precision-obsessed baker? A kitchen scale takes all the guesswork out of measuring. A kitchen scale unlocks loads of information for your calculated cook. Measure serving sizes, ingredients, liquids, and solids just by keeping this stylish scale on the counter.
Sample Customer Review. . . Love this scale. It is replacing an older unit that is very similar. However, this thing has a few minor feature differences that are adding up to a much nicer user experience. First, I like the back-lit display. I don’t have this and often if I had a large pot or bottle or something like that on the scale, the shadow caused by larger vessels would sometimes make the readout hard to see. Second, my old unit uses a big watch-style battery, this one uses ubiquitous AAA batteries. Much more convenient to replace when needed. Thirdly and most importantly my old scale only went up to 11 lbs, this thing doubles that. So if I’m making a large quantity of something, I no longer have to measure out half of it in one vessel, half in another, then combine them. I can mix everything in one vessel if I want.
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12. A Dutch Oven
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If your baker is anything like my mother, they cover their freshly baked rolls with a paper towel expecting them to stay warm. Stop letting rolls get cold, get them a dutch oven.
(Also they come in so many nice colors, why not have one on the table?)
Sample Customer Review. . . I love this dutch oven!! I use it on my stovetop (gas), in my oven (electric), on my grill, and pellet smoker!! I have cooked with cast iron on campfires and about every kind of stove or cook surface, there is for many, many years. I have a larger enameled dutch oven but when I found this smaller size I was thrilled–my larger enameled dutch oven is a bit too big for 85% of my needs unless I have more than myself to cook for. Yes, it is heavy but it is cast iron after all. The enamel coating is so easy to clean, too. If you experience black marks from metal utensils, use baking soda to scrub the interior (using “elbow grease”), absolutely nothing more abrasive to maintain the integrity of the enamel surface. What a terrific dutch oven at an absolutely GREAT price–thank you Amazon.
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13. A Cake Tester
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Everyone will know that this baker means business when they see this professional-looking cake tester sticking out of their utensils. This is a great bonus to add to a baking-themed gift.
Sample Customer Review. . . I missed having my cake tester that seemed to have disappeared during a recent move. I had been using toothpicks as a replacement until recently. I saw that I was running low on toothpicks and decided to get myself my missing cake tester! So much easier than a toothpick! The silicone holder is great and makes it easier to hold on to.
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14. A Sourdough Kit
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Have Sunday breakfast the right way with fresh, homemade sourdough toast. If Your baker enjoys bread, they will love this kit. The included pamphlet walks through exactly how to make the perfect sourdough. This kit is natural, chemical-free, and has no need for sharp objects or electric tools, making it great for all ages.
Sample Customer Review. . . I used this to make bread and pizza dough. Held together well throughout the whole process, plus it’s super easy to refrigerate the whole thing when you’re done proofing, inside of the burlap bag included. Also easy to clean if you follow the directions.
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15. Cookie Shot Glass Molds
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Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, but you can make them even better with this amazing cookie mold. Fill these cookie shot glasses with milk, frosting, ice cream, whatever you want! Normally I would recommend tools with many different uses, but these are just too cute not to try out.
Sample Customer Review. . . These cookie cup molds work as advertised. My cookie dough (and I used my own dough recipe) did not stick to the molds. The cookie shot glasses are so cute and tasty. I was worried they would be dry, brittle, stick to the molds, or fall apart. I had none of that. They turned out perfectly.
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16. A Sturdy Apron
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Although baking in sweatpants is great, keep those clothes stain-free with a nice cooking apron. Also, once they bake with those big pockets handy, they’ll never go back.
Sample Customer Review. . . Bought these aprons because of the durability, utility, and color. I already have a grey/white cotton apron that takes oils and stains that are noticeable even after wash and can wrinkle quickly. The material is perfect to be wicked away from water. Not only practical cooking/food-related activities, but also for arts or pet grooming.
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17. An Offset Spatula
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Before they can get crazy with piping decorations, they have to get a base on that cake first. This is where the offset spatula comes in. (Yes, the offset is important!)
Sample Customer Review. . . I use this for icing smaller items like cupcakes and I wanted to have more than one because I grew tired of washing one in the midst of decorating to switch icing colors. I’d been using another brand but decided to take a chance on the Wilton due to the low price. I found this one to be superior due to the more stiff blade and handle which fits into my hand more comfortably. As with all of my kitchen knives, I wash them by hand, dry them and store them appropriately. At this price, I’m happy that I purchased three because I had enough to share with my three-year-old baker who loves his new gift. It’s perfect for icing cupcakes but also works for spreading avocados or cream cheese.
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18. A Framed Recipe
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Are you looking for a more sentimental gift? Frame a family recipe as a helpful and sentimental memory for the kitchen.
Sample Customer Review. . . These are perfect in every way! Lightweight, elegant looking, reasonable price, easy to use.
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19. An On-trend Cake Recipe Book
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If your baker is making the same old cakes, get them All About Cake. This book has all the trendy baking recipes, along with all the classics. This book is great for building baking confidence and inspires your baker to create whatever they can dream up.
Sample Customer Review. . . I love Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar Cookbook It is one of my most favorite books, period. I have baked more than half of those recipes and love them all. This book does not disappoint. It’s loaded with amazing new cake recipes and categorized into bund cakes, hotcakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, cake truffles, and layer cakes. There are so many exciting, inventive, and delicious-sounding cakes, that I don’t know which one to try first. I love all the pictures, and the way Christina writes is like a friend telling you stories. I found this book very comforting to just sit and read without even having to bake anything. This book made my day!
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20. A Culinary Torch
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If your baker doesn’t have a torch already, watch their eyes get wide when they pull out their new favorite kitchen gadget. This gift never fails to excite, no matter what age or cooking level you’re working with.
Sample Customer Review. . . I use this in baking and it’s fantastic! It was easy to fill, to have it stay on you just have to press and turn the button and it’s got plenty of flame power. I egg wash pie shells and heat with this before I add filling and never again have soggy bottoms. Works great on the meringue and helps solidify decorations I make with leftover crust to add to single-crust pies when the pie is almost done making them festive and fancy. Love it so much I am buying another one for crafts.
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21. A Vintage Baking Poster
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The best way to enjoy the time spent in the kitchen is to make the kitchen a comfortable, welcoming space. Warm-up their kitchen with some baking-themed prints.
Sample Customer Review. . . Looks great in our kitchen with the other vintage diner signs we’re putting up! High-quality image and sturdy material. A breeze to hang up using Command strips. Love it!
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22. A Pizza Stone
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Pizza is a great meal to prepare for the creative baker. It’s so easy to put together and make up your favorite combos, and a great family meal both to make and to eat. Pizza stones can be used on grills or ovens to make perfectly crispy crusts.
Sample Customer Review. . . I have been using pizza stones for over 30 years and recently I wanted to make my pizzas on the BBQ however my old pizza stones could not be used over direct heat. Because of the great reviews and the data indicating that the stone could be used over direct heat on the BBQ, I purchased it and was more than pleased. The crust was the crispest I have ever produced and with the same recipe. This proves that the stone DOES make a difference. I won’t be making pizza for a while now as I made 4 pizzas today of which two are going into the freezer. The photo says it all! Yum yum, white pizza with grilled veggies.
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23. A Mini Espresso Machine
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An espresso machine is an awesome gift for any coffee lover, but if they are also a baker, they probably have espresso recipes tucked away just waiting to be used. This machine is a great alternative for a fancy expensive espresso machine and it will fit nicely in their kitchen without taking up too much space.
Sample Customer Review. . . If you want real coffee, this is the best option. Coming from using other single-cup brewers the quality of this machine is much higher. It is also small so it won’t take up a lot of countertop space. Nespresso offers such a wide range of cups that it would be hard to believe if you couldn’t find a flavor your like. It includes a sample pack as well, which is nice before you order more cups. The machine is so fast and easy to use as well. Anyone can use this machine.
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24. A Ceramic Canister Set
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If your baker is still keeping their dry ingredients in bags or Tupperware, a canister set will make a world of difference, and add a little to their kitchen decor, these ones come with handy spoons attached.
Sample Customer Review. . . Amazing value for the money. I got these to store my sugar, coffee, etc in and they are awesome! They look nice and the bonus scoop is a cool feature. I would highly recommend these canisters for a nice clean look.
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25. Donut Pan
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Frying donuts is the old way and it does not taste nearly as good as a beautifully baked donut! This pan is perfect to give to the avid baker so they can test their patisserie skills out on some delicious donuts.
Sample Customer Review. . . Bought donut pans for baking vegan donuts!! Amazon delivered them, gave them a quick wash, and got our first 2 dozen baked the same night! We baked a Lemon with a lemon zest glaze and a Pumpkin Spice with Cinnamon Maple Glaze! The pans are of great quality, no sticking, even baking, and easy cleanup! Perfect! Can’t wait to try some more recipes! So much fun!!
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26. An Insane Sweets Cookbook
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Chances are, your baker has a wicked sweet tooth, and this book is a dessert fans’ goldmine. They will never run out of cookies, bars, bites, or brownies to try out and enjoy!
Sample Customer Review. . . I can not begin to describe how much I love this book. The visuals are stunning and the recipes in the book are so simple to follow! Not only that but there are so many more recipes than I had thought. In the pictures I’ve included, my boyfriend made the chocolate chip skillet cookie. It was AMAZING. If you or anyone you know is an avid lover of dessert foods, this is the book for them.
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27. Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract
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Any serious baker knows the key to a well-made cake starts with its ingredients. Having high-quality ingredients elevates the taste of any cake! Not only is it made in Madagascar, home to the world’s leading vanilla extract supplier but it’s also made with all-natural ingredients. With a rich and creamy taste, your baked goods will be gone in seconds! This is the perfect gift for any baker!
Sample Customer Review. . . I am a professional Baker. When I prepare special baked goods for my family, I ALWAYS use this product. Unlike cheaper vanilla, it holds its flavor after baking. The finished product has a crisp and clean vanilla flavor – there are never any odd metallic or “chemical” undertones. Yes, this is an expensive product – but when you use a teaspoon of the product for your cakes a little goes a very long way.
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28. Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooking and Baking Cooling Rack
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Anyone who has made a large batch of cookies knows the struggle of finding enough counter space to cool them all! With the Wilton cooling rack, one can cool up to 3 dozen cookies in minutes. This cooling rack is not only amazing for everyday baking but can help save time for large events and fundraisers. It’s also versatile enough to fit in smaller kitchens. This is a must have for any baker!
Sample Customer Review. . . Very convenient. Used to drizzle chocolate on the top rack and catch it on the second and third. Great design. Lightweight but folds up small. A must-have for any baker or want to be a baker. It was a snap to clean. It is small enough to put right into the sink. For how light it is, it can hold quite a bit of weight. I love this thing so much more than the single tray versions.
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Buying Guide: Things to Consider When Purchasing the Best Gifts for Bakers
We all have that one friend who can show up to a gathering with a beautifully designed cake that would have taken us hours to make! Or it could be that your significant other is testing out some recipes and you’re thinking of getting them something special.
Even the most intermediate of bakers need some new gear from time to time! Compiled above we saw some pretty fun products like the macaron kit and the cookie shot glass molds.
Here are some things to consider when purchasing that perfect gift for your friends and family.
Types of Bakers
DC Cupcakes made us all feel like we were the next Martha Stewart. In reality, there are different types of bakers. Is your loved one a beginner baker? Or are they more of an intermediate baker? Knowing the difference between the two can help differentiate if they would enjoy the culinary torch or the cheat sheet.
Types of Baking
Now that we’re aware of the types of bakers, another factor to consider should be the types of baking your loved one does. Do they prefer to bake cakes and pastries or do they prefer to make biscuits and loaves of bread? Bakers can create all types of delicious options, but not everyone may be comfortable baking the same thing. Bread is typically harder to make than cookies. Because of this, knowing the baking preference could be an important factor in deciding the perfect gift.
Frequency
Is your loved one, one who bakes often? If so, it might be worth investing in a more luxurious gift. As we saw mentioned above, who wouldn’t enjoy a cup of espresso paired with a pastry? Why not splurge on your loved ones! However, if baking is an occasional hobby, it could be worthwhile to give something more practical.
Technology
Technology is everywhere. It’s in our phones, in our cars, and even on appliances like microwaves! There are even touch screen toasters! It’s inevitable that technology would have caught up to the food industry. Technology can now save us time and allow us to spend time with friends and family. Depending on your loved ones confidence with technology could make for a cool gift!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of the 28 best gifts for bakers and hopefully, you found something. Keep in mind a lot of these products can be used for multiple occasions such as housewarming gifts or for college dorm necessities. Overall we hope you found a gift for someone in your life.
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