A list of everything you need, from pantry staples to the convenience of use when it comes to baking. Recipes not included.
Sections
4
Basic Must Have
Being Extra
Making it Pretty
Equipment
Basic Must Have
The most commonly used ingredients when baking.
There are very few things you can make without flour.
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, Baking Flour, 5 lb Bag
Everything needs a little sugar.
Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, 4 lb
Depending on what you're making oil is a great substitute for butter, but better is always optimal.
Great Value Vegetable Oil, Heart Healthy and Versatile, 48 fl oz Bottle
If you're going to make anything dough based you're more than likely to need yeast.
Great Value Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 oz, 3 Count
Baking powder is used for baked goods like cake and biscuits, that don't have an acidic ingredient.
Great Value Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz
Baking soda is used for baked goods like cookies or pancakes, because in order for it to work you need to add an acidic ingredient like buttermilk or vinegar.
Great Value Baking Soda, 1 lb
It's a classic flavor that is literally in everything.
Great Value Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 fl oz
I've loved cinnamon since I was a kid. It's a great flavor enhancer and if you ever need cinnamon sugar you already have everything you need.
McCormick Ground Cinnamon, 2.37 oz Bottle
This should always be in your house anyways because anything you make needs a least a pinch of salt.
Morton All-Natural Fine Sea Salt, 17.6 Oz
If you're making almost any dessert you're probably going to need eggs.
Great Value Large White Eggs, 18 Count
Like I said, you can substitute with oil for some things but some things are just better with butter.
Great Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Being Extra
Chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, all the little extras to elevate your goodies.
Milk is ideal for adding moisture to your baked goods.
Great Value Milk Whole Vitamin D, Half Gallon, , 64 fl oz
A staple if you're making chocolate chip cookies.
Nestle Toll House Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Regular Baking Chips, 20 oz Bag
Light brown sugar has a smaller amount of molasses content which adds moisture and a light caramel flavor.
Imperial Sugar Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
Dark brown sugar has more molasses in it, and has more of a toffee flavor, but can be used interchangeably.
Imperial Sugar Dark Brown Sugar, 32 oz
I love adding walnuts to banana bread, brownies, and cookies.
