if you re reading this it means you ve decided to start baking at home just so you know you ve come to the right place our baking department is growing and you can consider us your one stop shop for stocking up the baker s kitchen of your dreams to get you started here is our list of essential tools you will need measuring cups and spoons every recipe you ll find online or in a cookbook will give ingredient measurements in cups and spoons so if you re going to follow such recipes you will need a set of measuring cups and spoons spatula stirring mixing scraping or spreading spatulas can do almost everything make sure you get a silicone one because they are flexible and can be used at high temperatures baking trays start with 3 baking trays in the beginning remember the heavier the bottom the better it is for baking baking pans and tins baking pans and tins come in various shapes sizes and materials if you re just getting started we would recommend one circular one square and one rectangular shaped pan sifter did you know that sifting aerates the dry ingredients and helps remove unwanted particles an essential tool for any baker brush brushes will help you milk wash egg wash and apply butter or oil without making a mess mixing bowls mixing bowls also come in different sizes so grab 2 to make life easier for you