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Want to Start Baking?
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items Want to start baking? Here are some items that are extremely useful and have helped me throughout my years of baking.
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General Baking
Cakes
General Baking
These are items / Gadgets that I would recommend just for general baking. Whether it's for cakes, cookies, or any other sort of baked good. You don't need to start fancy to get amazing results.
It is such a amazing appliance to have, especially if you love to bake!
KitchenAid 6 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Attachments and Pouring Shield
A Immersion Blender is a fun little gadget, and be used for a array of things.
KitchenAid 2-Speed Corded Hand Blender, Onyx Black with Blending Jar and Lid
You don't need a fancy appliance to bake either! Any kind of mixing bowl works great!
Mixing Bowls with Lids Set of 5, Vesteel Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Metal, Great for Cooking, Baking, Serving
Baking Sheets are amazing for a variety of things!
Tramontina Aluminum Baking Sheet Pan, Quarter Size, 9.5"L x 13"W, 3 ct
You don't need a super fancy flour shifter, a fine mesh strainer works just fine as well! Fine Mesh strainers also have a variety of purposes in baking as well, not just for shifter flour.
Kafoor Set of 3 Fine Mesh Strainers for Kitchen | Stainless Steel Fine Mesh
IF you want a fancy flour shifter…
Farberware Professional Stainless Steel Flour Sifter with One-Hand Operation
Whisks are possibly the best for mixing, just remember not to over mix!
Apehuyuan 3 Pack Whisk Egg Stainless Steel Set 8"10"12" for Cooking Kitchen
Another surprising really handy tool for scrapping the sides of bowls or mixing for cookie dough!
5 Piece Silicone Spatula Set Heat Resistant, Kitchen Spatula Set
A rolling pin? Yes a rolling pin, it doesn't need to be fancy, but is super handy for rolling out cookie dough, or maybe cinnamon rolls and the list goes on.
Wooden Rolling Pins for Baking, Pizza Dough Roller
Don't want to absolutely drench your dough or cake batter in oil or cooking spray? Parchment paper is a absolute must, preventing your goods from sticking.
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll, 25 ft x 12 in, 25 Total Sq. ft. - Walmart.com
Cakes
For cakes, the majority of the list are musts, but some are purely recommendations
Cake pans are a must! I recommend deep cake pans so your layers on each cake aren't thin but to each their own.
Wilton Aluminum Round Cake Pan 8" x 3"
Piping bags for frosting and making your cake look beautiful!
Wilton 12-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags
Highly recommend getting these for when it's time to frost your cake!
Mainstays Stainless Steel Icing Spatulas
Getting some piping tips for your pipping bags to add details and character to your cakes!
Wilton Borders Piping Tip Set, 4-Piece
This isn't a must, but it is useful for larger cakes that need to be cut in half. No need to eye it but if you got it, then go for it!
Wilton Cake Leveler for 10-inch Cakes with Adjustable Height
A turntable for cakes is also extremely useful, it does take time to master frosting a cake but this gadget helps so much. As you progress, investing in a smoother one is always best!
Wilton Round Decorating Turntable for Cake Decorating, Plastic, 12 inch