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Where To Start For Beginner Bakers

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Are you looking to dive in to baking in 2026? When you're getting in to anything as beginner, it can be confusing to figure out how to start. That's why we're compiling our best advice to help you get started with your own baking journey.

Baking Tools

There are tons of specialty and professional baking tools and equipment out there, but you don't need all that to get started. For most recipies you'll be just fine with these tools:

Mixing bowls
Measuring cups/spoons
Whisk (or electric mixer)
Spatula
Baking trays

If you're interested in expanding your tools, we have this video on the most useful tools in our commercial bakery:

Baking Terms

When you start looking at recipes, you may come across some terms and phrases you don't recognize. This post goes over some basic baking terms, and for some more terms and detailed explaination we have this video:

Finding Recipes

Now that you're ready to bake, what do you make? Luckily we have some delicious and beginner friendly recipes here at Sensible Edibles

Lemon Zucchini Muffins

High protein, nutritious, and delicious!

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Rice Krispie Treats

Easy and healthy alternative to the store bought variety

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Apple Pie

If you're ready for something a little more showy, this vegan and gluten-free apple pie is suprisingly simple to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

More Tips

We have plenty more tips and tricks for you to level up your baking! Check out our selection of baking advice videos below, and follow @wassembakes on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok for more.

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