So youÔÇÖve decided that you want to start baking because popping out for cakes every five minutes is tiring so why not be able to just whip up what you need from the comfort of your own home. The thing is, youÔÇÖve no idea what youÔÇÖre going to need to get going.
DonÔÇÖt PANIC ÔÇô WeÔÇÖve got you covered with this list of top baking essentials youÔÇÖll be needing to become a baking pro in no time.
Whether youÔÇÖre an avid baker or new to the baking scene, weÔÇÖve created a simple guide to the basic pieces of kit youÔÇÖll need.
SCALES
Every recipe should start with the scales. With cooking you can guess quantities and substitute, but baking is a finer art. Recipes are tweaked and fine-tuned over time to the exact measurement.
WHISK
Again, this is one of those tools you canÔÇÖt substitute if you want results. You can try a fork if you have to, but we promise youÔÇÖll realise your mistake for not investing in this wonder.
ROLLING PIN
A good wooden rolling pin is for life. ItÔÇÖs the family favourite thatÔÇÖs been rolled by flour-covered hands and sticky little mitts alike.
BAKING POWDER
Baking powder is an ÔÇÿall rounderÔÇÖ baking essential made from a mix of simple raising agents that fill the ÔÇÿwetÔÇÖ mixture with bubbles of carbon dioxide that become pockets of air once baked.
SALT
Sounds strange but few people know that a sprinkling of salt is a bakerÔÇÖs best friend when using flour. Adding a small amount (no more than a pinch) helps take the edge of flourÔÇÖs ÔÇÿclayÔÇÖ-like flavour and regulate yeast if needed.
These are just a few of the key baking tools and tips to keep in mind while youÔÇÖre baking up a storm in the kitchen.
