Whether you're new to baking or want to get someone else prepared for the fine art of baking, here is a list of the necessary equipment. This is the perfect shopping list. Keep in mind that these are once in a lifetime purchases, as they are top quality products.
1. OXO Good Grip Measuring Spoon Set
This is a great measuring spoon set. Besides being ergonomic (easier on your hands and wrists), you get two extra spoons in this set - the 1/8th and the 1/2 tablespoon.
2. Measuring Cups
Baking is an exact science. Measuring cups and spoons are very important to every level baker.3. Rosle Deep Mixing Bowl Set
Not only are these deep bowls, but they have rolled lips as well. This makes it easier for pouring. Rosle, a German Company, guarantees these 18/10 stainless steel bowls for a lifetime.4. Wire Whisk
You just can't efficiently stir sauces without a wire whisk.5. Calphalon Bakeware Set
You can't bake without bakeware. Calphalon offers this perfect set for the beginner. There's one jelly roll pan, which can double as a cake pan and a cookie sheet. There's also 6 cup muffin pan and a loaf pan. Calphalon is great bakeware, because it is so sturdy. The aluminum provides for even heating, which offers better baking results. They are also nonstick.6. Rubber Spatulas
You can never have too many rubber spatulas. The spoon-shaped spatula is perfect when removing cake batter from a bowl.7. Calphalon Cooling Rack
This is the perfect cooling rack, because it's nonstick and quite large (12 x 17-inches). Not only is it good for cooling baked goods, but it can be used as a roasting rack too.8. Aprons
When I bake, I can get really messy. Aprons are always a good investment.9. Oven Mitts
Some people are pot holder people and some people are oven mitt people. I fall in the later category. I always seem to burn myself with a pot holder, but never with my mitts.10. Timer
It's hard to bake something right if you don't know how long it's been cooking.