Baking Staples

Flour is one baking staple that every kitchen needs.

Some items are so commonly used in baking that they are considered essential ingredients for every kitchen. Some combination of these staples make up the core ingredients used in many baking recipes.

Identification

Baking staples include powdered items such as flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, yeast and corn starch. These ingredients are an important part of cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, pies and pastries. Liquid staples including oils and vanilla are also required for most baking projects. Other items that can be considered as staples are tuna and cream soups that can be used in combining other ingredients while making casseroles. Eggs, butter and milk are also vital staples that are commonly used in baking.

Types

Depending on personal preference or the recipe being used, many staples come in different types. White flour is just one option, as some recipes call for wheat flour, bread flour or rice flour. White sugar and brown sugar will both be called for in a cookie recipe, and powdered sugar is needed to make frosting for a cake. Vegetable oil is just one oil needed in the kitchen, as olive oil and even shortening are also staples used in baking.

Considerations

Staples usually come in large containers designed to provide enough product for multiple uses. Another staple item that comes in handy in a kitchen is plastic storage containers and canisters to hold flours, sugars and other dry staples.

References

• Baking Bites: 10 foods you need in your kitchen... for baking
• Families.com: A Prepared Pantry: My Kitchen Staples
• The Perfect Pantry: 13 pantry items every baker absolutely, positively, has to have