A Beginner's Guide to Baking

These five tools are a must-have for any baker, no matter your skill level.

Baking with anything but nonstick bakeware is like cooking without seasonings. You can do it, but you probably won't be happy with the results. Nonstick bakeware ensures that all the time and effort you devote to baking a perfectly moist and tasty cake will be well worth it when the dessert slips cleanly out of the pan instead of sticking and falling apart.

Versatile and handy, a nonstick Silpat can be used as a liner for your pan (to keep baked goods from sticking) or as a prep space that allows you to roll out dough and move it around freely and easily.

With the help of a madeleine pan and our tips, you will be well on your way to baking these deliciously fluffy French tea cakes. 

No kitchen is complete without a set of great measuring tools. You will use them in cooking, but especially in baking where everything needs to be exact.