My cabinet also always has all purpose flour. so many baked goods use this.
All-Purpose Flour - King Arthur Baking Company
all bread is better when using bread flour verses all purpose.
Bread Flour | King Arthur Baking Company
real better is essential. Margarine just isn't the same. I learned this the hard way when i started baking from scratch
The Best Butter You Should Be Buying (Salted, Unsalted ... - Sporked
hand whisks also provide an important role in baking.
Whisk - Serving Your Kitchen and Table - Whisk
my cabinet always has powdered sugar. who knows when I'm going to need icing.
pow·dered sug·ar
when making bread or other items that need you to warm your item to a specific degree this is a life saver. (going over really can kill the dessert.)
Candy Thermometer for Frying & Jams
the easiest way to dip cookie dough is with an icecream scoop. ( I also use in when cutting watermelon) so much easy to to scoop out in balls than to cut slices.
Ice Cream Scoop
You always want to be sure your measurements are right. Baking really is a science.