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Below are the list of items that you would need to get you started in your baking journey.
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Common Baking Items (Cakes and Cookies)
Oven
There are generally 3 types of oven in the market:
Solo - Only for Microwave Heating and Cooking. Cannot be used for baking.
Oven Toaster Griller (OTG) - Used for Grill and Baking. Cannot be used for reheating like microwave oven.
Convection - All in one and can be used for Microwave cooking/reheating, Grill and Baking.
You can also check Amazon's Microwave Oven Buying Guide.
Our Recommendation for Baking:
Choose a convention oven as it is a multipurpose oven for all your needs.
If you are doing baking as a profession and need a bigger oven go for OTG.
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Weighing Scale
A weighing machine plays a vital role in making cakes and cookies. Precise measurements always gives you good results.
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Oven Thermometer
It is preferable to use a oven thermometer to measure the exact temperature of your oven's temperature settings.
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Parchment sheet
Parchment sheet is needed to avoid the cake/ cookies getting sticked to the baking tins.
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For Cakes
Electric Beater
An electric beater will be the second most important appliance you will need in your baking journey. You will need them to beat egg, mix batter, etc.
Given this will be frequently used, choose a product that is more durable.
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Spatula
A spatula is needed to fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. It helps in mixing the batter smoothly unlike a laddle.
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Baking tin
Baking tins are necessary for baking a cake of desired shape. There are different shapes and sizes available. Having a circular tin will do good for home baking.
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Hand Blender
A hand blender is very important in mixing the wet ingredients as well as dry ingredients. It helps in incorporating air while mixing.
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Filter
To attain a fluffy cake sieving the flour is very important and it should never be skipped. For this a good and wide siever with a handle will be helpful.
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Measuring spoon
Measuring spoons are mostly needed to measure baking powder and baking soda. They are added in the least quantity, yet they decide the texture of the cake. So its very important to have measuring spoons.
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For Frosting / Cream Cakes / Party Cakes
Cake Turn Table
You might wonder how a baker gets an even finishing in his/ her cakes. The main secret behind it is a quality turn table and of course practice. Investing in a good cake turn table ensures you to get a perfect finish.
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Spatula for Frosting
A spatula is needed to get a smooth and sharp finish while frosting the cake.
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Decorating Nozzles
A basic nozzle set is needed to decorate your cake with floral and other designs of your choice.
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Piping bag
Piping bag is used to make the application of cream easier.
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Advanced Appliances (Optional)
Bread Maker
Useful for making heatlhy breads at home in a fully automatic way. It is also useful for kneading atta.
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Stand Mixer
Stand mixer is very usefull if you are making cake batter, whipping cream or pizza dough in larger quantities.
