Baking Essentials

It is important to have a well stocked pantry so when the mood strikes you can head to your kitchen and bake just about anything. I don’t always have heavy cream or buttermilk on hand, but my pantry is always stocked with the essentials—flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla. While my refrigerator is stocked with butter and eggs. With these few ingredients you can bake many desserts to satisfy your sweet cravings. Below is a rundown of the ingredients you’ll find in this book along with some useful information and measuring guidelines.