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There's nothing better than filling your home with that fresh baking smell. Whether you have a sweet tooth for biscuits, cookies and tarts or you like to fill up on savoury bakes like pies and bread, here are the must-have supplies for your very own baker's tool kit.
Stock Up on Basic Ingredients
No baker will get very far in the kitchen without staple ingredients like flour, sugar and butter. These are needed for most cakes, tarts and biscuits, and it's always wise to keep them stocked up. However, some recipes also call for a dash or sprinkle of less obvious ingredients like baking powder, cream of tartar or ground arrowroot, and a small amount can make a world of difference to the finished bake. Also, herbs and dried fruits are needed for savoury bakes, so always remember to keep your cupboards replenished with these types of ingredients if you'll be needing them regularly. There's nothing worse than making an annoying last-minute trip to the shops because you can't find the right ingredient.
Invest In Funky Bake Ware
Having a wide variety of different types of bake ware will ensure that you'll have the right equipment to bake almost any type of food. Having different sizes of loaf tins, muffins and cupcake cases, baking sheets and spring form tins will ensure that you'll be able to properly bake recipes for different quantities and sizes. Some bakers prefer using silicone bake ware rather than conventional tins because they are easier to store and clean and they can cope with extreme hot or cold temperatures, but it is really a matter of personal preference.
Have Handy Utensils
Baking is much easier when you have the right utensils. Most recipes may only call for a electric whisk or mixer, but owning even the basic utensils can result in much more professional looking bakes. Measuring spoons or cups will provide more accurate quantities than tablespoons and teaspoons, and using a pallet knife or silicone spatula can free even stubborn bakes from tins or cases without breaking them or ruining their finish. Spending more money on proper utensils will ensure they last for a lifetime of baking, so it's worth making the investment.
Always Need Baking Storage
Let's face it, most of us baker's don't keep track of what's in our cupboards. One of the most infuriating kitchen nightmares is having to search for matching Tupperware lids and containers, so if you're getting serious about baking it's probably worth getting a whole new set of Tupperware to store your bakes. Also, stay stocked up with the likes of cling film, baking paper and tin foil to keep your bakes covered and easy to store. Of course, it's not just the bakes that need storing. Having containers for unused ingredients can keep them fresh for future baking so you don't have to keep buying more. Yolli's baking moulds are perfect for cakes, but would also be great for storage.
