Baking may seem easy on the surface, but there is actually a lot that's going on; math, science, and creativity are all involved in being successful at it. Luckily, you won't have to think too hard with these baking for beginner charts that will help you focus on the fun part of making delicious treats to share (or not) with friends and family.
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1. How to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie chart
Everyone's definition of the perfect chocolate chip is different, but this chart shows you what tweaks to make to fit your preference. Whether you like chewy or crunchy, this chart's got you covered. (via Greatist)
2. How to cut any recipe in half chart
I know that baking is a science and that it involves math, but I don't want to have to think too hard about it! Here's a chart to help you with proper reductions if you don't want to make a full recipe. (via He and She Eat Clean)
3. Baking conversion chart
Speaking of math making my head hurt, for the times you wonder how many cups are in a quartand so forth, grab this free printable. (via Munch Munch Yum)
4. Baking pan conversion chart
And even more math that you don't need to do with another handy chart. If you aren't equipped with a dozen different pans, use this guide for the appropriate portions with what you do have in your kitchen. (via Just a Pinch)
5. Baking swaps chart
Two things that can get annoying with baking: getting to the middle of a recipe and realizing you're missing a crucial ingredient, or just missing one thing that doesn't justify a trip to the store. Solve that with this nifty baking swaps chart. (via Just a Pinch)
Related: 10 Organization Hacks to get Your Baking Cabinet under Control
6. Healthy baking substitutions chart
While the chart above turns you into Ms. McGyver, this one gives your baking some Dr. Oz flair. (via Drink Svelte)
7. Buttercream frosting recipes chart
But sometimes, you just want that rich, buttery goodness. here's a cheat sheet with 11 buttercream frosting recipes. Yum! (via She Knows)
8. Piping decorating tip reference chart
And with that buttercream frosting chart comes this useful piping chart so you can decorate and make your desserts just as pleasing to the eye. (via Twist N Swirl)
9. Baking troubleshooting chart
If you're no Martha Stewart like me and run into more baking disasters than hits, this chart will surely help you out. (via Pin source)
10. Useful baking guides chart
And if all else fails, at least you can count on this guide to give you useful baking tips. (via Love This Pic)
Bonus 1! Gluten-free flour substitutions chart
It can be hard to keep up with appropriate substitutions for dietary restrictions, so this chart is useful for gluten-free options. (via Fave Gluten Free Recipes)
Bonus 2! Vegan baking substitutions chart
This one is applicable for vegan substitutions. I'm not vegan myself, but I swear by coconut oil. It's soo good.(via Just a Pinch)
With these baking for beginner charts, you'll surely bring your baking to the next level and tackle any recipe with ease.
I am making my daughter a handmade cookbook as a wedding present. I was wondering if you have pdf or download links to all of your above listed lists??
They would be perfect in her book.
🌻 Rae Anne Jones
Hi RaeAnne, you would need to go to the blog posts linked above to see if they are offered as a printable. Sounds like a wonderful idea for a wedding gift!
Hi! I was just scrolling through and noticed on one of the charts it says 15 tsp is half of 1 tablespoon…..that’s wrong. 3 tsp equal 1 tbls! Maybe you’ve already caught this mistake but if not it would be helpful to let people know so they don’t accidentally add too much of an ingredient!😊
Hi Brittany,
Yikes, that would be a lot! It’s kinda hard to tell, but there’s actually a decimal so it says 1.5 teaspoons equals 1 tablespoon. Glad you pointed it out in case someone misses that. Thanks for stopping by!
Sylvia
It appears as though it says 15 tsp. If you look a little closer it says 1.5 or 1 1/2 tsp.