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Sugar breaks down gluten and gives softness. Sometimes considered a liquid ingredient, it

breaks down to liquid during cooking and adds moisture, colour and gentle caramelisation
to the cake.

Eggs are one of the most magical ingredients in baking. They solidify when cooked, helping
cakes and tart fillings to set. They also contain fat, which adds richness and extra depth.

Pantry essentials

Here's a list of some pantry essentials with which to stock your cupboard so that you are

ready for your next baking adventure.

Plain flour
Self-raising flour
Wholewheat flour

Cocoa powder
Good quality active dry yeast
Castor sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Vanilla extract or vanilla pods

Pantry nice-to-haves

Demerara or muscovado sugar
Dark chocolate
White chocolate

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