Sales Rank: 1986


Features:

Stainless-steel construction

Wide, comfortable, ergonomic handle

Sifter shakes side to side with one-handed operation

Cup and gram measurements listed

Lids seal the top and bottom

Average Rating:
Rating: - Excellent quality
Like most OXO products I've tried, this sifter is solidly constructed and has a comfortable handle. Other sifters I've used are operated by squeezing a trigger-type mechanism behind the handle, but this one has a hinged handle that swivels back and forth when you shake it. I find the shaking motion is easier on my arm if I'm sifting a large quantity of flour. The sifter also comes with plastic lids for the top and bottom which are nice for storage.

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Rating: - Best sifter available anywhere
This sifter is extremely simple to use. No mess; it's easy to manage any size sifting job: just control the side-to-side motion and there is no trouble using virtually any mixing bowl. You can really shake it like crazy, or use the opposite hand to support and softly "roll" it. Shake more vigorously for speed and large quantity, short shaking strokes for smaller bowls and less ingredients...so simple, and couldn't be more versatile!

The covers are used when measuring and sifting, not primarily for storage; the top is not air-tight. Why in the world would you ever store a sifter with any flour in it anyway?! Just tap it out completely into the trash or sink to remove excess flour.

The top cover is specifically designed to stay on during sifting, keeping flour/cocoa etc from wafting out while you shake-shake-shake. The bottom cap keeps contents from falling through the mesh screen while you measure flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, etc into the top. That way, you can move it around your workspace if you need to. Oops! Forgot that pinch of nutmeg that's supposed to sift-in with the baking powder and flour? Just walk the sifter over to the pantry and shake-in the spice!

Easy to clean, all stainless steel construction which won't rust, and it's even dishwasher safe! I put mine through a hand-wash or even the dishwasher every so often, especially after sifting cocoa or lots of aromatic spices, to remove residue that can transfer to other ingredients, and keep it sparkling new! Just remember to let all the parts thoroughly air-dry before you snap the lids back on to put it away.

I only wish OXO made an even larger "commercial"-sized Good Grips sifter for my bigger baking projects!

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Rating: - Big disappointment!!
I used my new sifter yesterday for the first time. What a disappointment! It was extremely slow to sift 1 2/3 cup of flour, taking about 4 minutes. The side to side, shaking motion was tiring, so much so that I had to move the sifter to the other hand. I was surprised at that as I think I have strong hands and wrists, typing a lot and being a keyboard musician.

I quickly ran downstairs to the trash and retrieved my old, reliable and fast crank-style sifter. I'll try the new one again but suspect it will end up in a garage sale!!