When you want to create baking recipes of your own, but you don't know too much about which ingredients to use, you should buy a cookbook and then modify recipes to make them your own. Simple baking recipes and more complex ones can be found in the Baking Handbook by Martha Stewards. You will be able to buy the cookbook online or at your local bookstore. Inside, you will find easy to use recipes, pictures, and lists of items you will need when baking at home.



Once you have made a few recipes, you will be able to add your own ingredients. If you are baking for those with health issues, you can substitute ingredients with others and achieve the same results. Many bakers begin by sticking to the recipes they follow until they are ready to modify the recipe. If you are making cookies for example, you can use the same sugar cookie recipe found in the Baking Handbook by Martha Stewards and add chocolate chips, fruit pieces, caramel, and other candies that will change the recipe. Making sugar cookies is easy and can be done quickly. Adding a few extra ingredients will change the entire flavor of the cookie.

When baking bread, you will be able to make different kinds by using wheat flour instead of white, adding raisins, cinnamon, or by adding honey. All you need to bake great tasting bread is a simple dough making recipe. What you put into it after the dough has been made is up to you. If you want to change the shape of the bread, you can form the dough into twists, buy molds that are oven safe, or you can bake the bread flat. Many baking cookbooks offer tips on how to alter the shape and tastes of different baked goods.

The baking Handbook by Martha Stewards will give you the confidence to alter recipes once you know which ingredients taste good together. The only way to learn is to start baking and see what happens. Many recipes have been created through trial and error, so don't be afraid to try new ingredients. You may stumble upon a new cookie or cake recipe.

Having a baking cookbook that you can refer to when you have to is a great way to find new recipes. You will be able to combine recipes found in the cookbook and you will also be able to see which baking supplies you will need for certain desserts. You may need certain pans, cooking utensils, and other equipment. You should plan in advance what you will need so that you will have it on hand when preparing to bake. Cookbooks offer detailed lists of items and ingredients needed.

Once you have created enough recipes, you should make sure you record them so that you don't forget. Creating your own cookbook will help when you are planning a party or large gathering. Sometimes forgetting a key ingredient may ruin your dessert. Writing it down as you go will make these mistakes less frequent.