Baking for Beginners

Baking for Beginners

Baking can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity, whether you are making simple cookies or a complex cake. Here are some essential tips and recipes to help you get started.

Essential Baking Tools

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk and spatula

• Baking sheets and pans

• Oven thermometer

• Cooling rack

Basic Baking Ingredients

• Flour

• Sugar

• Baking powder and baking soda

• Salt

• Eggs

• Butter or oil

• Milk or water

Simple Baking Recipes

1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 eggs

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes.

2. Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture. Pour into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.