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A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BAKING 👩🏻🍳 if you're new to baking, I'm here to help!!
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items Here are some essential baking supplies that I highly recommend as a self taught baker!! 💗 You can check out my IG/TikTok for inspiration @takethewhisk.ny!!
First and foremost, I think a KitchenAid mixer is SO essential if you're serious about baking. This mixer has made my life SO much easier, and I always wonder why I didn't get one sooner. KitchenAid's customer service was also superb as one of my gla...
Deluxe 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Mineral Water Blue KSM97MI | KitchenAid
If you want to start smaller, this is the perfect mixer for you! I like this specific hand mixer a lot because of the attachments - the two helix beaters mix so much better than the typical whisks that other mixers come with.
Helix Performance Premium Hand Mixer, 5-Speed Mixer MX610W
You NEED to have a regular whisk! Sometimes you don't need an electric mixer for your baked goods, so a simple hand whisk will do!! I love stainless steel mixers; they are much better than the flimsy silicone ones!
KitchenAid Stainless Steel Utility Whisk
I use silicone spatulas almost EVERY single time I bake. They help you scrape every bit of batter, mix, and more!! They're also helpful when you're cooking and not just baking! This silicone set has the perfect variety!!
lulshou 6 Piece Silicone Spatula Set Kitchen Silicone Spatula Utensil Set
If you don't want to scramble around your kitchen looking for a bowl that fit your batter, having an assortment of mixing bowls is probably a good idea 🤣 I have so many stainless steel mixing bowls in different sizes and they are SO necessary!!
Home it USA 6-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
A sifter is so helpful when baking things that require the batter to have little to no lumps! Here is a set of 4 sifters so we that you can choose from according to your recipe size!
Kitchen Sifter Set 4Pcs/ Set Flour Sifter, Flour Strainer, Baking Tool For Home Kitchen For Bakery Sieve Strainer
If you're looking for a good quality baking pan to start, this is a really good one! These pans are seriously heavy duty and bake very evenly. I've used many pans before and this brand has always been at the top of my list!
USA Pan Seamless Half Sheet Pan
If you want to bake cakes, you need a cake tin!! I personally think 6" cake tins are the perfect size. Make sure to line the tin with parchment paper if needed!!
Pro Series Bakeware Anodized Aluminum Round Cake Pan
I never thought I needed a cooling rack until I took baking seriously… Sometimes baked goods need more ventilation to set well, or the steam from baking will ruin it! I've learned that the hard way many times, so save yourself some time and get a coo...
Nonstick Aluminized Steel Cooling Rack Gray - Figmint™
I love using silicone baking mats because they're durable, reusable, and very easy to clean!! Just line your baking sheets with these and bake away!
Ghojet 2Pcs Silicone Baking Mats Non Stick Pastry Mat Temperature Resistant Oven Baking Mat Reusable Dough Rolling Mat Counter Mat Dishwasher Safe Oven Liner Mat for Making Cookies Macaroons
Parchment paper will make your life SO much easier!! Trust me!! Nothing sticking onto pans so you don't have to spend a lot of time trying to wash off anything if your baking goes wrong. I like the rolls over the pre-sized ones because you can contro...
Katbite Parchment Paper Roll for Baking, 15 inch x 210Ft, 260 Sq.
Piping bags are so essential to my baking! Whether you want to make macarons, make cupcakes, or decorate with icing/chocolate/etc, having disposable piping bags will make it a lot easier! I always have disposable piping bags on hand, and I've ordered...
Prestee 12" Anti Burst Disposable Piping Bags- 100 Bags, Clear
This was my very first starter baking tip set, and I still use it to this day!! It has all the essential tips you need so you never have to scramble picking out individual tips or figuring out what tips to get. You can work your way there, but start ...
Wilton Starter Decorating and Piping Tip Set, 9-Piece
You CANNOT bake without oven mitts!! This three piece set comes with an oven mitt AND two pot holders! You can never go wrong with extra heat proof items! Perfect for holding pots and pans for when you need to melt something over the stovetop :).
The Big One® 3-Piece Oven Mitt & Pot Holder Set
I used to think a kitchen scale was not necessary and all I needed were measuring cups and measuring spoons. Boy was I wrong! A LOT of recipes call for specific gram/oz/ml measurements in order to bake the perfect goods, so having a scale is essentia...
Digital Food Scale by Celebrate It
Measuring cups and spoons are an essential in every baker's supplies!! Unless you're amazing at eyeing measurements, I highly suggest you get a set 🤣 I personally like stainless steel ones over plastic because they wash better and are more durable!!
OXO Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons SetThis link opens in a new window
These measuring cups are perfect for pouring liquids as it has a built in spout! Use your stainless steel cup for dry ingredients, and this measuring cup for your wet ingredients!
1-Cup Glass Measuring Cup