When you’re just getting started with baking, the cost of equipment can feel intimidating.
But don’t worry — you can start small with affordable, multi-purpose tools that are also great for everyday cooking.
I’ll walk you through each step so you can gradually build your collection and your confidence along the way.
🔗 Essential Tools →
💰 Total cost: $110–180
Let’s begin with 7 must-have tools and some simple, delicious recipes you can make using only these essentials.
Triple Coconut Macaroons
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
🔗 13 x 9 Baking Pan →
💰 Price: $30–50
Just add one 13 x 9 baking pan to your essentials, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors and fun.
Ultranutty Pecan Bars
Chewy Brownies
🔗 Loaf Pan →
💰 Price: $20–25
Add a loaf pan to your basic setup, and you’ll be able to make beginner favorites like banana bread.
Ultimate Banana Bread
🔗 Springform Pan →
💰 Price: $16–50
Pick up a springform pan to make elegant desserts like a French Apple Cake. It’s truly no harder than banana bread, but it will instantly elevate you past the beginner stage.
French Apple Cake
🔗 Tart Pan + Grater →
💰 Total cost: $40–60
Some tarts can be made by pressing the crust by hand — no special tools needed. I’d like to say you can make those with just a tart pan, but you’ll also need a grater. 😉
Lemon–Olive Oil Tart
Fresh Fruit Tart
