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These are the tools you absolutely need in your kitchen; the ones you’ll reach for more often than you think. Whether you’re baking a cake or stirring up a batch of cookies, make sure you have these tools on hand before getting started.
1. Measuring Cups (Liquid and Dry) and Spoons
↪Baking is all about precision, so having a full set of measuring cups and spoons on hand is a must. Don’t think you can get by with just one type of measuring cup, you’ll need both dry and wet measuring cups to accurately measure all your ingredients. Keep these tools in an easy-to-reach spot, because you’ll use them all the time.
2. Wooden Spoon(s)
↪One wooden spoon is enough, but this tool is so handy, it can sometimes be helpful to have a couple around. Wooden spoons are great for all kinds of stirring because they’re so sturdy (you’ll be able to use them with even the thickest, heaviest doughs). Just remember to hand-wash them when you’re done so they don’t end up cracked.
3. Spatula/Metal Turner
↪When you need to transfer fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies to a cooling rack or serve a piece of cake from a 9x13 pan, there’s no tool better than a good old spatula. Having one with a thin metal blade can be especially handy, and it’ll be flexible enough to easily slide under anything you’re moving without squishing the dough or crumbling your cookies.
4. Pastry Brush
↪This handy tool has more uses than you realized. It can be used to grease a pan before pouring in cake batter, to coat the dough with melted butter or egg wash, or to “paint” milk on top of a pie crust. Especially if you’re a frequent baker, this is a must-have!
5. Whisk
↪Sure, you can use a wire whisk to beat together a few eggs, but it’s handy for other things too. In particular, it’s one of the best ways to thoroughly mix together dry ingredients and is also great for stirring together a homemade custard.
6. Kitchen Scissors
↪Whenever we’re making a recipe, baking or otherwise, we always have our kitchen shears handy. They can be useful in so many different ways: Snipping fresh herbs, cutting parchment to fit a pan, and even just opening stubborn packages and containers.
7. Chef's Knife
↪If you have only one knife in your whole kitchen, make it this one. This all-purpose knife is great for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing just about any ingredient your recipe calls for.
8. Paring Knife
↪Yes, you want this knife in your collection. It’s great for peeling and coring foods like apples. It’s also handy for cutting up other fruits and veggies, and for more delicate work that your chef’s knife is too big for.
9. Rectangular Baking Pan
↪A regular baking pan (13x9x2 inches) is a definite must-have. You can use it for so many sweet things—cakes, brownies, cookie bars—and, of course, it has savory uses as well. If you pick only one baking pan to stock your kitchen with, make it this one.
10. Square Baking Pan
↪You don’t always need to make a huge pan of brownies, and when you just want a small batch, you’ll need a square baking pan. Cookie bars, cakes, brownies, and corn bread are just a few of the baked goods you can serve up from this baking accessory.
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