The Basic Materials: Decorating

Since my last post was about basic materials for baking I've decided that this time i  would show you my favourite  decorating tools!

Let's get started!

First off you'll need some lollipop sticks and a good selection of cupcake liners.

Always keep a tub of fondant ready along with a fair selection of food colouring 

Keep different coloured chocolate melting wafers and lots of sprinkles handy at all times.

You should also keep some basic cookie cutter shapes handy.

 One of my most used tools are my decorating bags, if you don't have these though you could always snip the corner off of a plastic sandwich bag.

And of course a must have for decorating sweets is a tub of icing and a good spatula

The Basic Materials: Baking

I've decided that to start off i would show you my must-have materials for baking

Here we go!

First up we have salt, a dozen eggs a large block of butter and some vanilla extract, these are must haves for your kitchen.

Now some tools of the trade, an electric hand mixer saves a lot of time, you should also have a large whisk and a good sifter.

Make sure you have some basic baking pans such as two round cake pans, a cupcake tin, and a cookie tray.

 Also keep handy some parchment paper, a measuring cup, and a can of non-stick baking spray in your pantry.

And last but not least you should always have some sugar, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, icing sugar, and a rolling pin handy