🥄 7 Essential Kitchen Tools for Beginners

Chef Ryo Kitahara

9/17/20251 min read

a kitchen wall with a bunch of cooking utensils hanging on it
a kitchen wall with a bunch of cooking utensils hanging on it

Starting your baking and cooking journey can feel overwhelming with so many tools available on the market. But actually, you don't need them all. Just prepare these basic tools, and you'll be able to make many delicious recipes at home.

1. Kitchen Scales

Baking is a science of precision. Use digital scales for consistent results.

2. Mixing Bowls

Have several sizes of bowls for mixing wet and dry ingredients.

3. Whisk and Spatula

A whisk helps mix batter quickly, while a spatula is useful for stirring and scraping leftover batter.

4. Versatile Baking Tins

One square tin and one round tin are enough for many types of cakes.

5. Rolling Pin

This simple tool is essential for bread, pie, and pastry dough.

6. Oven Thermometer

Ovens often do not show accurate temperatures, so a thermometer helps ensure perfect baking results.

7. Cooling Rack

Allow cakes to cool properly so they don't become soggy. A cooling rack makes the results crispier and more attractive.

✨ With these seven tools, you can make various recipes without a significant investment. Over time, you can expand your collection according to your needs and interests.

📌 Remember: What matters most isn't the number of tools, but how you use them to be creative in the kitchen.