Aprons and Oven Mitts

Batters and glazes can splash and drip, so I always wear an apron to protect my clothes and to set the stage for baking. Oven mitts are essential, and I am fussy about the ones I buy. I prefer smaller sizes that are flexible, allowing me to grab pans more easily. I set them out during my mise en place. There’s nothing more frustrating than searching for mitts at the precise moment the madeleines need to come out of the oven.