If you're just learning to bake or cook, these are some basics every kitchen should have. They'd make great gifts for the young adult moving into their first home!
Supplies that should be in every kitchen if you're going to bake. Parchment paper has so many uses beyond lining your cookie sheets!
I wouldn't spring for these if you're just getting started. I don't have a patry mat…yet. And I only upgraded my rolling pin recently. I still use the loaf pans my mom had all my life.
I love quick breads! Banana, zucchini, pumpkin, apple, and more. If you've never made bread before this is where to start. These breads don't need yeast or proofing or any of the more complicated aspects of bread making. Mix your batter, pour it in your loaf pan and bake!
As far as I'm concerned, sugar cookies, ginger snaps, and snickerdoodles are the holy trinity of cookies. But I will allow room for others to enjoy their chocolate chip, peanut butter and other lesser cookies.