(My madeleine pan is currently collecting dust, poor thing).
Hardly any of it is needed when youre outfitting your kitchen with the essentials.
A proper mixing bowl
You got a set of six soup bowls from Ikea.
So did I, but youre going to need at least one more bowla mixing bowl.
(Steep walls are important.)
A bowl like this is a stalwart in the kitchen.
It also makes a great popcorn bowl.
I recommend a stainless steel mixing bowl.
My aesthetic veers towards brutalist, but I think it looks pretty enough to double as a serving bowl.
If youre only getting a single mixing bowl, get one that holds at least six quarts.
If you have room for more, there are some nice nesting sets out there.
If youre only ready for a single sheet tray, go with the half-sheet size.
The more you use them, the more they get seasoned and the darker the patina becomes.
Years will go by and youll look back on all the good bakes youve shared together.
Just ensure to hand wash un-treated aluminum, and avoid sudden temperature changes to keep warping to a minimum.
Most importantly, no humidity builds up underneath.
Its also clutch for keepingpancakes from getting soggy.
When buying a muffin pan, consider the pop in of storage space you have.
If youre working with small cupboards, buy a few six-cup pans.
If you have more space, buy the standard 12-cup pan.
I dont think theyre worth the aesthetic.
Theyre great for braising meats, and are extremely helpful when serving the side dishes at big family meals.
If youre thinking of Thanksgiving, were on the same page.
Casserole dishes are supposed to be thick and sturdy for long cooking times.
You almost cant go wrong.
While the next ones absolutely serve other purposes, theyre primarily really important baking tools.
If youre baking, you need parchment paper.
(It sucks.)
Beyond the sweet stuff, meats and veggies like to stick to metal too.
Sometimes oiling the pan just isnt enough, and this nonstick paper makes for a safe environment.
This not only keeps the food from sticking, but traps the steam, cooking the fish gently.
Although its disposable, you’ve got the option to usually bake multiple batches on the same sheet.
Get more consistent results by baking the batter at the same time.
Plus, its faster.
They take up a lot of real estate on the counter and theyre expensive.
However, theres no doubt that a high-powered machine makes baking accessible to more folks.
Similarly, whisking up a large batch of whipped cream would be exhausting using nothing but plain human arms.
I suggest getting a single mixing machine that works for you.
It might even be a food processor.
