With The Great British Bake Off kicking off a new series this week, along with new hosts on a new television channel, it’s the time of year that we all start dreaming about cakes. 12 new hopefuls will spend 10 weeks coming up with imaginative and creative bakes, and it might have you wondering what you could create in the kitchen too. With so many viewers inspired by the programme, it’s the season to get in the kitchen and practice your baking skills! Whether you’re hoping to recreate some of the creations off the programme itself, or it’s just inspired you to hone your skills in the kitchen, here are just a few of the kitchen essentials you’ll need.

Baking essentials

Baking can be both stressful or therapeutic, depending on which way you look at it. The Great British Bake Off might make it look seemingly effortless at times, but as long as you’ve got the right equipment you’ll be off to a good start! It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice and never baked before, or you’re not far off Paul Hollywood’s ability, having the right baking equipment is crucial. So, where do you start?
batteries for weighing scales
Baking tins are a must-have, and it’s important to use the correct size and shape to make sure your creation comes out perfect. If you choose a different size, you’ll have to adjust cooking times; don’t make it more complicated for yourself! Accuracy is key in baking, so you’ll need a good set of scales to measure out your ingredients. Digital scales are usually very accurate down to a gram. Don’t forget to buy batteries for weighing scales, as they don’t always come with batteries! It’s always good to keep a spare set in the cupboard too. Other key baking aids include measuring spoons to further the accuracy of the ratio of your ingredients. You’ll also want mixing bowls to get started, and a cooling rack for when your bakes are ready! As you often saw on previous series of The Great British Bake Off, the most important tip to remember when baking is to follow the recipe properly to avoid disaster. So, with the new series finally here, get inspired by GBBO and you might just surprise yourself!