If 2022 is the year you decided to own your baking skills, you have come to the right place! When you are first learning how to bake and decorate, it can be very overwhelming to know exactly what utensils, bowls, and ingredients you should always have because you may only use them once or twice (or never). In this blog, you will learn what things every beginner baker should have in their kitchen and what is a waste of money:
Hand Mixer
You do not need to spend your life savings on a Kitchenaid Mixer when you just are beginning your baking journey, a hand mixer does an amazing job. The best part is most of them are under $20. A hand mixer will make your baking so much easier and more efficient and save you the hand and wrist cramps!
Thermometer
If you read our last blog about tips for beginner bakers, you will know how important a thermometer is for baking at the correct temperatures. Thermometers are also great for checking your baked goods as you go and ensuring your melted chocolate isn’t too runny or too hard.
Vanilla Extract
Even if you are new to the baking world, you have probably learned how important vanilla is to most recipes! Vanilla extract takes your baked goods to the next level, but it is easy to miss and forget while you are shopping for ingredients! It is also pricier for such a small bottle, so you should always make sure to have this stoked in your kitchen! Nothing kills a baked good like an empty bottle of vanilla extract.
Scale to Weigh Food
Just because your measuring cup says 2 cups does not always mean it is correct. When it comes to baking, exact measurements are extremely important because a pinch of too much salt could ruin your cookies! It is wise to invest in a proper food scale so you can always be sure your measurements are precise and accurate!
If you are officially ready to become a master baker, these tips will help you! If you just want a tasty treat without too much work, support local by searching up bakers and baking companies in Northeast Ohio. Happy Baking!