Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into baking for a while now. I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a baking tools set. I’m not exactly sure where to start, but I figured having the right tools is step one, right?
First, I went online and did some browsing. There are so many different sets out there, it’s kinda overwhelming! But I wanted to make sure I got the basics. I saw some folks online talking about how important it is to measure stuff precisely when baking. You can’t just throw things together like when you’re cooking, apparently.
So, I made sure to get a set that had measuring cups and spoons. I also grabbed a kitchen scale. I read somewhere that it’s more accurate for some ingredients. I also got a set of mixing bowls, because you obviously need something to mix the ingredients in, duh!
Next, I figured I’d need something to mix the ingredients with. I got a whisk, which looks kinda fun to use, and also a spatula. I saw some people online use a silicone mat, so I got one of those too. I think it’s for rolling out dough or something? I’m not quite sure, but it seemed like a good idea.
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- kitchen scale
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
- silicone mat
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- cooling rack
I also grabbed a rolling pin and a baking sheet. I think I need the rolling pin for making cookies and pies, and the baking sheet is just for baking stuff in the oven. Oh, and I got a cooling rack, too. I guess you need that to let the baked goods cool down after they come out of the oven.
I spent a few hours in the kitchen today, trying to figure out how everything works. I tried making a simple cookie recipe I found online. It didn’t turn out perfectly, but it was fun. I used the measuring cups and spoons to measure out the ingredients, and I used the mixing bowls and whisk to mix everything together.
Getting the Hang of Things
I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. It’s definitely different from cooking, but it’s also really satisfying to create something from scratch. I’m excited to try out more recipes and see what I can come up with. Baking seems like it requires some basic math skills, especially when it comes to fractions. I guess I’ll have to brush up on that! Also, I noticed that some recipes call for pretty detailed decorations, so I might need to work on my artistic skills, too!
I can’t wait to bake up some more stuff and share my results. I’ll let you know how it goes!
