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Let's Get Baking! | Baking Essentials for Beginners
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items Food | More often than not, I am the one responsible for baking the goodies at home, whether it's for birthdays or holidays. Trust me, I know my way around the kitchen when it comes to baking. Credentials? Been baking since I was about 12! I wasn't s...
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Mixing & Prep
Bakeware
Measuring
Accessories
Mixing & Prep
let's prepare to whip up the ingredients!
stand mixers are really essential for me, even as a home baker. it makes multitasking in the kitchen easier and it's less of a hassle for my hands! overall, really efficient
VIVOHOME 660W 10-Speed 6Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
if you're on a lower budget, a hand mixer is still a pretty good option. still more efficient than doing everything by hand in the kitchen :)
Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Hand Mixer Blue
this wooden spoon/spatula/scraper really grew to be one of my favorite items in the kitchen. i use it for cooking, but mostly for mixing my recipes up!
OXO Good Grips Wooden Corner Spoon & Scraper
this is just another one of my favorite spatulas in the kitchen. it's easy to use and easy to clean. it's particularly satisfying to combine ingredients together with a silicone spatula as well!
OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Spatula - Oat
a whisk is pretty self-explanatory, you're definitely gonna need it! this stainless steel ones can do the job
NileHome Stainless Steel Whisk Set 8" 10" 12" 3 Pack
whether it's ice cream, cookie dough, or cupcake batter, i really love to use my ice cream scoop for it. it makes dividing portions so much easier and it's really satisfying, honestly
Cookie Scoops Set of 2, Stainless Steel, Pink & Mint
rolling pins are really just another self-explanatory essential baking item. i think any rolling pin available at your local store would do, but these are what i personally have
Wooden Rolling Pin 17.6" with Ergonomic Handles
strainers! or sieves, whatever you want to call it. i like this set of three. i'm not usually fond of straining my dry ingredients, but when the recipe calls it, these are pretty reliable ones. nothing special, but it does make a difference
Anaeat Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainers (3.15"+5.5"+7.87")
i mean… where else are we gonna be mixing our batter and dough?
WHYSKO 5-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
while frosting cakes and making them look like they were done professionally has yet to be my forte, i still have this in my kitchen. i use it from time-to-time. if you're still practicing you could just buy this a little later.
Kootek 12 Inch Aluminium Cake Turntable Kit
i love it when the recipe calls for a brush of butter or egg whites! because i get to use this brush and i think it's so satisfying HEHE
HOTEC 600℉ Heat Resistant Silicone Basting Brush, BPA Free, Black 2-Pack
Bakeware
it's time to bake!
i recommend having different sizes of different baking trays, but so as not to overwhelm you, this set is a pretty good place to start
Bakken 4-Pc Nonstick Carbon Steel Bakeware Set
this is my #1 go-to parchment paper!! it's pretty easy to use and the quality (for me!!) is pretty good, even better than ones i've used before.
If You Care Parchment Baking Paper, 70 sq ft
i really like this cooling rack. it makes me feel… professional? but aside from that, it really does help with cooling my baked goods faster. it's reliable for cookies and even my breakfast bacon.
Ultra Cuisine Stainless Steel Cooling & Baking Racks - 11.5x16.5, Set of 2
you can definitely do your baking straight on your counter (just make sure it's clean of course), but i also personally have this one. i think it's less of a mess to have my dough on top of a mat
Silicone Baking Mat 28x20, Thick, Non-stick
these are another personal go-to's in terms of cake pans. having a variety of sizes is essential! but this one right here is already a good start
HIWARE 3-Piece Non-stick Springform Pan Set
Measuring
one tablespoon of this and a cup of that, you ask?
trust me, these digital scales are gonna make your baking life so much easier. they're much more accurate as well than relying on your measuring spoons and cups
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, 11 lbs
buying measuring spoons and cups can be overwhelming - there's too many to pick from! but i've got you. these are what i personally use as well. it has basically everything you need already
TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons Set (10)
i don't know too much about food/sugar thermometers, but these are the ones we use at home. i do recommend it because recipes can be very specific and particular about the temperature, especially sugar!
ThermoPro TP02S Digital Food Thermometer with Long Probe
self-explanatory, this is the one i use for measuring liquids or whenever i need to heat up my milk in the microwave
Amazon Basics Glass Measuring Cup, 8 Cup
Accessories
let's be safe when baking, shall we? we can also be cute and organized while we're at it!
the kitchen can get hot really quickly, and these are pretty durable mittens i use for taking things out of the oven
Premium Heat Resistant Oven Mitts, Pink
there's nothing too special about these aprons, i just use them because they were the first ones i found on amazon. it does the job and having two is actually good - i get to switch between them when one is in the washer
Tosewever 2pcs Adjustable Cotton Aprons
i usually use my ipad or laptop when viewing and following through recipes, but when i'm not, i usually keep this one nearby
Soligt Adjustable Cookbook Stand Rustic Wood
this is just a bonus, but if you want a quick book to get you started with baking, this is my recommendation. i've been watching rosanna pansino ever since i was younger and i always loved her. when i got my hands on this book, I STARTED BAKING AND B...
Baking All Year Round by Nerdy Nummies
organization-wise, i've been keeping most of my dry ingredients in these airtight containers. but any airtight container would definitely do!
ProKeeper+ 9-Piece Airtight Food Storage Set
this is just a cute add-on if you ever want to focus on baking cakes!
Cherry Icon Ceramic Cake Stand