human
I am new to baking. What tips can you give me as I learn?
assistant
1. Start with simple recipes and practice baking the same recipe multiple times until you get it right.
2. Make sure you read and understand a recipe before you begin.
3. When measuring ingredients, use a measuring cup or scale for best results.
4. Keep your ingredients and cooking tools organized and handy.
5. Pre-heat oven before you begin baking.
6. Add ingredients one at a time and stir or mix thoroughly.
7. Pay close attention to the baking time and temperature as indicated in the recipe.
8. Use an oven thermometer to check that the oven temperature is accurate.
9. Cool baked goods on a wire rack.
10. Have fun while baking and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.