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Must-Have Essentials for Your Perfect Bakes!

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As someone who bakes almost daily, these are my ultimate must-haves for every baker—whether you're just starting out or already a pro.
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A bench scraper is great for shaping dough, cutting into dough, and more! A must need for any bread baker!
Williams Sonoma Olivewood Bench Scraper
 
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Every baker needs a set of pastry tips to pipe frosting!
Ateco Pastry Tips, Set of 6
 
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Essential for mashing those bananas (or any fruit) for banana bread!
Williams Sonoma Soft Touch Pastry Blender
 
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A sifter is a must for any baker! This ensures all your batters, doughs, etc are smooth and lump free! I use one of these in every single thing I bake that uses flour!
Stainless-Steel Flour Sifter, 5-Cup
 
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All the non-stick pans you will need for baking anything! Love this diverse set and great price!
Mainstays 6 Piece Non-Stick Bakeware Sets, Easy for Release and Clean up, Carbon Steel, Gray
 
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Great for making large muffins!
Mainstays 6 Cup Nonstick Steel Muffin Pan, 1.2 in Diameter Cups 6 Pieces
 
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I love these because they elevate any cupcake or muffin and it gives them a bakery feel!
Tulip Baking Cups
 
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A springform pan is such a necessity for baking because it allows for easy release - so that your cheesecake or cake comes out clean from the pan! No mess or spray necessary!
Wilton Bake It Better Steel Non-Stick Springform Pan, 9-inch - Cheesecake Pan
 
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A set of pyrex glass bakeware pieces is such an essential - allows you to bake brownies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and more easily!
Pyrex Basics Glass Bakeware Set Value Pack, Set of 2
 
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I love silicone molds, as they allow for easy release of whatever you're baking so that it doesn't break while you remove it! Also so easy to clean!
Katbite Silicone 24 Count Muffin Pan, Silicone Baking Molds for Homemade Muffins, Cupcakes
 
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I adore this bread making kit! Comes with everything you need to make your own sourdough! It is one of my favorite baking purchases.
Sur La Table Bread Making Kit
 
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A necessity for any bread or sourdough baker!!
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven
 
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I used to think I didn't need one of these and that a spoon would do - but this is such a need in order to keep same size cookies and mess free!
OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoops
 
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A must have for baking meringue, macarons, and even just for kneading dough! Helps keep your workplace clean. Also helps to bake your desserts more evenly temperature wise!
Silpat ¼ Sheet Baking Mat
 
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A must for those wanting to bake the perfect size cookies or macarons!
Silpat Perfect Cookie Baking Mat
 
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For perfect easy removal of muffins and cupcakes! Love these and the handles!
Sur La Table Silicone Jumbo Muffin Liners, Set of 6
 
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Love these simple measuring cups. Easy to clean too!
Sur La Table Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, Set of 8
 
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OBSESSED with these! The perfect measuring spoons, with two sides so you don't have to clean if using the same measurement in the same recipe! I never lose them either.
Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set of 9 Stainless Steel Dual-Sided Stackable Measuring Spoon
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A digital scale is a must for precision in recipes.
Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Scale

INGREDIENTS

 
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My favorite chocolate chips to use!
Nestle Toll House Milk Chocolate Regular Baking Chips
 
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My all time favorite vanilla extract!
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
 
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Love splurging on this for vanilla bakes. It is the strongest and best vanilla out there.
Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Pure Vanilla Beans
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This is THE baking powder. I only use this brand!
Clabber Girl, Gluten-Free, Double Acting Baking Powder
 
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My favorite yeast brand to use! I make the best breads with this!
Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast
 
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I use this ALL the time when baking bread. It is the most reliable instant yeast!
Fleischmann's RapidRise Instant Yeast
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King Arthur has the BEST flour! Ask any baker!
King Arthur Flour Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
 
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My favorite bread flour - of course King Arthur brand! Baker's fav!
King Arthur Flour Unbleached Bread Flour
 
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The only baking soda brand I use!
ARM & HAMMER Pure Baking Soda
 
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The only brand cocoa powder I use!
Hershey's Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
 
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The ONLY brand of sugar I use!
C&H Premium Pure Cane Granulated Sugar
 
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My favorite brown sugar brand!!
C&H Premium Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar
 
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Always have dark AND light brown sugar on hand for baking! I use it so often!
C&H Premium Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar
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