I like cooking and baking but I don’t really have a lot of appliances and things that I should. What are some things that you suggest having in order to be prepared to make simple recipes? (example- certain bowls, various spoons or spatulas, sifter, etc) Thanks!!
what are some basic baking and cooking supplies?
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A strong hand mixer
I would get a couple of good mixing bowls in different sizes and at least one large one. Some spatulas and good measuring cups and spoons. Also a a liquid measuring cup is great to have, they have a 4 cup and a 2 cup size. I only use the 2 cup size it works just as well and doesn’t take up as much space.
Also a hand mixer is a must, you can get a cheap one from walmart for under $20 and they tend to last a while. Also counter containers for your flour and sugar, they make it easier to use when baking.
A good baking sheet and some and cake pan can be used for just about anything.
As for the sifter I’ve never had much use for one, and rarely come across a recipe that calls for it.
Hope this helps, good luck
must-haves:
pots and pans of various sizes
mixing bowls of various sizes, especially large
electric mixer
strainer
sifter
grater
set of good, sharp knives
whisk
measuring cups/spoons
funnel
silicone spoons, spatulas and scrapers
cake pans
sheet pan
baking pans – loaf, 9×13, a deeper one
very helpful:
springform pan
muffin pans
timer
food processor
rolling pin
scale
And there’s always more, you can never have too much stuff for your kitchen. But you’ll find that if you don’t have a certain item, you’ll be able to come up with a substitution from what you already have,
stuff I use everyday…..
a strong whisk
large ceramic mixing bowl
good hand mixer
large wooden spoon and one metal….DO not go cheap here. they fall apart at the worst moments.
spatula (turning food) get the slotted kind. works for fish too
1 good heavy frying pan
1 heavy 2 qt. sauce pan
1 casserole dish…….a loaf pan…..one cookie sheet.
A good set of mixing bowls and a whisk are a must when you’re prepping ingredients. Other than that, it all depends on what you’re preparing. Items such as spatulas, a rolling pin, a wooden spoon, and some basic baking pans.
Here’s a little item I just picked up. This made muffin making so much easier for me and I hope it could do the same for you
http://frigidaire.stores.yahoo.net/siba.html
Hope this helped!!!