10 Tools You Need to Start Baking at Home

Hi!

Thanks for stopping by! Have you always wanted to bake, but didn't know where to start from? This used to be me!

I have selected my top 10 baking tools that have helped me in the past years. 

Take a look below and let me know how you feel about this list :)

1. Kitchen Aid Mixer: this is definitely the very first item on my list. A kitchen aid works like magic! It practically does all the hard work for you! I am all about efficiency, so yes a kitchen aid - I need you! I use a KSM150, which is a 5qt. You can find a link to this mixer here. You do not have to purchase a Kitchen aid, my very first mixer was a Kenwood.
2. Food Scale: as you know, baking involves a lot of science and measurements, that is the only way you can get that consistency. I initially used to use measuring cups, but did you know that it is difficult to get accurate measurement with measuring cups and spoons? Here is a link to a food scale I use. 
3. Spatulas: I love to see a collection of Spatulas! I have quite a number of them and I use them a lot! They are useful when making a frosting or when experimenting in the kitchen. Here is a link to buy some spatulas.
4. Kitchen Towels: baking and cleaning go hand in hand. When I bake, I spend an hour or more cleaning afterwards and kitchen towels come in very handy. Here is a link to a set of kitchen towels to purchase. 
5. Kitchen Bowls: baking requires a lot of mixing and you need a place to mix these ingredients in! I initially used glass bowls but I found them to be fragile and they do not handle heat as much as I would like them to. A friend of mine introduced me to Vollrath's mixing bowls and they work wonderfully well! They are also perfect for tempering chocolate. You can purchase one here. Ensure that you take a note of the size before purchasing, as they can be quite wide. 
6. A Turntable: If you are interested in decorating cakes, a Turntable is a must! I currently use 2 Turntables interchangeably. There are so many great brands out there. You can check out this and here is a link to another.  
7. Measuring Cups and Spoons: I use a kitchen scale for most of my measurements but I still use my measuring cups and spoons from time to time. It is always good to have these handy. Here is a link to a good set to purchase. 
8. Silicone Baking Mat: these are a great replacement for parchment paper. Lay out some silicone baking mats on your baking tray and use that to bake your cookies! Here is a link to purchase a set.
9. Offset Spatula: this is a must for cake decorating. You need an offset spatula to spread the frosting around and to give you those smooth edges. Here is a link to purchase a set.
10. Tall Cake Scraper: I typically use a tall cake scraper, as most of the cakes I decorate are at least 6" tall. I found 3 tall cake scrapers. Option 1 and option 2 are from PME, while option 3 is from Wilton.