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New to Baking? This Is What You Need to Know

Every baker must begin somewhere, yet the calculated science behind baking is not always simple and intuitive for some, especially cooks who prefer to improvise in the kitchen instead of following a recipe verbatim. If you're new to baking or have had rough (aka messy or burned) experiences in the past, here are 10 tips every beginner baker should peruse before firing up the stove.

Read the Recipe in Its Entirety
Pull Out All the Ingredients and Tools Needed
Bring the Ingredients to Room Temperature
Properly Prepare Cookie Sheets or Cake Pans 
Preheat the Oven
Use Liquid and Dry Measuring Cups
Sift Dry Ingredients
Crack Eggs in a Separate Bowl
Combine Ingredients According to the Recipe
Set a Timer
New to Baking? This Is What You Need to Know
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