Over my decades of baking, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks here and there to make the process easier. Never did I imagine that I’d stop doing things instead of starting! Here’s a quick list of things I never do that help save time when baking!

1. I never use 'all-purpose' flour as is.
I weigh out my gluten-free flour custom for each recipe to have more control over my results. I do keep all purpose flour on hand, but I see it more as a starting point. Adding more xanthan gum or more starch are just a few examples.

2. I never ever assume someone I'm baking for doesn't have a food allergy/intolerance.
It takes no effort to ask if someone has any food preferences or allergies, and if they don't - great! If they do, now I know and can be an even more graceful host when I surprise them with an option they can indulge in, and everyone else can enjoy just as much as an original! Inclusive baking for the win!

3. I never start with Pinterest.
I crack open a cookbook from a chef or baker I trust. My go-to's are: @inagarten, @gesinebp, @erinmckennasbakery, @cybelepascal, @carlaphall.

4. I don't expect one store to have everything I need.
I have a few places in town that I get my ingredients. Check your local health food store, Amazon, grocery store, Aldi, heck, even Walgreens!

5. I don't use measuring cups.
I have abandoned using measuring cups almost all together now that I have switched to weighing my dry ingredients in grams. It creates less dirty dishes (use a spoon or small measuring cup to scoop everything out!) and is extremely accurate (see my first tip, I measure out all my gluten free flours in grams per recipe!)

What are some things you never do in the kitchen? Sound off below! 👇