I swear by these 12 kitchen essentials that will help you bake like a pro

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I’ve been baking since I can remember, and my love of making homemade treats has followed me through the different stages of my life. It’s something I can always find time for. Even if I only have ten minutes, I can quickly put together a fruit crumble or some healthy oatmeal bars.

Whatever I’m about to bake, I know the job is made easier when I have the right equipment. You don’t need a whole kitchen full of baking gadgets, but there are a few essentials that will help you bake better. For starters, I’d always recommend a digital scale so you get the balance of ingredients right. Here's all of my top picks for baking like a pro at home.

Camilla Sharman
Camilla Sharman
Staff Writer, Homes

Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides. 


Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.


Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas.

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