Whether you're baking from scratch or trying a new recipe, these are the ingredients and baking tools I reach for the most. From mixing bowls and measuring cups to flour, vanilla, and yeast, this list covers the essentials for every home baker. 🧁
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Supplies
Has almost everything you need for baking or your first ever kitchen setup.
8-Piece Baking Pans Set\
I've been wanting to get into sourdough, and this kit has everything you need to get started.
Superbaking Sourdough Starter Kit
Great if you want to get into cake decroating!!
Kootek 158PCs Cake Decorating Kit
Reusable for cupcakes, muffins, egg bites, etc.
Amazon Basics Reusable Non-Stick Silicone Cups
I use these constantly for baking and cooking.
Pyrex Essentials (2-Pack) Glass Measuring Cups Set
Perfect for evenly sized cookies, muffins, and cupcakes.
3Pcs Cookie Scoop Set
One of the best tools for baking. Measuring by weight gives you much more consistent results than using measuring cups alone.
Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale
A baking staple for cupcakes, and muffins!!
Cupcake Liners 500 Count
Simple, sturdy, and gets the job done.
Wooden Rolling Pin
I use these instead of parchment paper whenever I can. They're reusable, easy to clean, and prevent sticking.
Silicone Baking Mat Set
Great for when you're letting dough rise and can't find a clean towel.
Reusable Bowl Covers for Bread Proofing
Heat-resistant up to 500°F and much easier to grip hot pans than some fabric mitts.
Silicone Oven Mitts Heat Resistant to 500ºF
Every baker needs a set
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
Ingredients
My go-to whenever I'm making bread, rolls, pizza dough, or anything that needs a little extra structure.
King Arthur Baking Company Bread Flour
The flour I reach for most.
All-Purpose Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour
A pantry staple.
Granulated Sugar
Adds moisture and a richer flavor to cookies, banana bread, cinnamon rolls, and so many fall desserts.
Dixie Crystals Dark Brown Sugar
Perfect for frosting, glazes, whipped cream, or dusting desserts when you want that bakery look.
Homemade brown sugar tastes better than store bought🤷🏾♀️ (also for bagels).
Grandma's Original Molasses
A pantry staple.
Baking Soda
snickerdoodles.
Cream of Tartar
A baking staple.
Pure Vanilla Extract
Probably my most-used spice. It goes in everything from oatmeal and French toast to cookies, muffins, and baked apples.
McCormick Kosher Ground Cinnamon
Don't let the name fool you, I use this year-round!! It's one of my favorite shortcuts for apple desserts, sweet potato recipes, baked oatmeal, and all fall treats. 🍎🍠
Pumpkin Pie Spice
A must-have if you enjoy making homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, pizza dough, or dinner rolls from scratch.
