Flour

There are different types of flour, such as all-purpose, cake, pastry, and bread flour. Even types of flour has a different gluten level and is used for different purposes.

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Leaveners

These include baking powder, baking soda, yeast, and steam. Leavening agents cause baked goods to rise.

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Sugar

Sugar adds sweetness and flavor to baked goods. it also acts as food for yeast in yeast -raised products.

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Salt 

Salt enhances the flavor of other ingredients and helps balance sweetness.

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Eggs

Eggs bind ingredients together, add moisture, and contribute to the structure and texture of baked goods.

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Milk 

Milk improves the texture and mouthfeel of baked goods.

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Fats and shortenings

These include butter and oils, and they add flavor and keep baked goods fresh longer.

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Flavorings

These include extracts and spices.

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Additives

These include food coloring.