The Essential Kitchen Tools You Need for Baking

You need at least one set of mixing bowls with varying sizes from small to large. I use these Pyrex glass bowls daily. I also like stainless steel bowls with non-slip silicone bottoms but glass bowls are the ones I almost always reach for first.

These All-Clad Stainless Steel Measuring cups are sturdy and most importantly, accurate. Use these for measuring all your dry ingredients.

Liquid measuring cups are essential for accurately measuring all your wet ingredients - water, milk, cream, oil, etc. Yes, you need a separate set of measuring cups for liquids. I prefer glass measuring cups over plastic and have several Pyrex measuring cups in varying sizes.

I prefer the durability of stainless steel measuring spoons. Again, accuracy is the most important thing here. I don't recommend getting a pretty/decorative set of measuring spoons because they may not be quite accurate. These can be used for both dry and liquid ingredients.

If you need to measure any of your ingredients by weight (grams, pounds, etc.), you'll need a kitchen scale. I recommend using a digital scale with a tare function. I like one with a larger flat surface so I can use any of my own bowls with it.

Wooden spoons are my go-to spoons for mixing any type of batter and for cooking. They're just so reliable and last forever. I've had silicone spoons snap on me from over-use but that's never happened with wooden spoons.

This is my favorite whisk. It fits comfortably in my hand and it's got a great balance between being sturdy and flexible. It comes in a smaller 9-inch size too and I recommend getting both. The best part is, water doesn't get trapped in the handle after washing it in the dishwasher 🙌🏼

Parchment paper makes so many baking jobs easier. Line your cake pans, baking trays, loaf pans, and brownie/bar cookie pans with parchment paper for easy removal every time. Bleached or unbleached, that's your decision. They both work equally well.

Nobody wants a flimsy spatula - it doesn't do anybody any good. These are handy in all sizes. I love big ones for scraping down my mixing bowls. I also highly recommend one or two Mini Supoons for small bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and basically everything. I have three and I use them every single day.

I prefer French style rolling pins. French Style Rolling Pins give me more control when working with dough and I find it easier to use than rolling pins with handles. This one is made in the USA.

So basic you might not even think of it but it’s definitely something you need. How else are you going to open up all those cans of pumpkin purée?!

Use these for cookies, biscuits, scones, etc.

This stainless steel rack is oven and dishwasher safe and it fits inside half-sheet pans. You get the most bang for your buck with a rack that can be used for multi-purposes.

I have the OXO cookie scoops in every size and they are some of the most used tools in my kitchen. The Large Scoop especially, I seem to reach for it for everything. I use it to scoop dough for chocolate chip cookies, I use it to pour my gluten free pancake batter onto the griddle, I scoop waffle batter with it, and I use it to portion out my batter for muffins and cupcakes too!

I don’t use my stand mixer all the time but when I do, it’s a lifesaver. Since I don’t have a bread machine, I rely on the power of my KitchenAid Stand Mixer and the paddle beater to make gluten free dough for gluten free dinner rolls and gluten free cinnamon rolls. I can’t even imagine having to do that by hand. Stand mixers are also great for making cookies and frosting.