3. FIND THE RIGHT BAKEWARE
Bakeware is necessary for those of us who like to bake cookies, cakes, and other pastries. Here are the fundamentals (depending on what you like to bake):
- An oven-proof casserole dish with lid
- Two 9-inch round cake pans with straight sides
- Two baking/cookie sheets
- Rectangular baking pan (13 x 9 x 2)
- 9- or 10-inch springform pan
- Loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3)
- 9-inch pie pan
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Several cooling racks
- Assorted mixing bowls (at least one monster big one)
- A clear glass, pitcher-like measuring cup with a spout (for measuring liquids)
- A set of measuring cups (either plastic or metal) in assorted sizes
- Measuring spoons
Pyrex is a good choice for ovenware - it's easy to clean and is microwave/dishwasher safe. Other materials include aluminum, black steel, tinned steel, non-stick, and glass.
