You can make many quick and delicious treats with a few baking items. To be ready for a surprise birthday party, or to cure a sweet tooth, some baking essentials to keep available in your kitchen are: Flour: You can choose from many types, including unbleached flour, almond flour, self-rising flour, and gluten-free flour. Choose the ones that you prefer and that fit your dietary needs.  Leaveners: These elements go into baked goods to help them rise. Examples are eggs, yeast, baking powder, and baking soda.  Sugar: Sugar, or some sort of sweetener, is used in many baking recipes. Brown sugar, cane sugar, granulated sugar, honey and various other sugar substitutes should be included as a kitchen staple. Salt: Stock basic table salt, Himalayan salt, sea salt, and/or other salts to balance out sweetness and enhance flavor.  Fats: Most baked goods require a fat additive such as oil, butter or shortening. Decide what fits your needs and cooking style best.  Dairy: Stores stock an increasing variety of dairy and dairy substitutes to include in your baked goods. Follow your recipe and diet recommendations.  Extract: Vanilla extract is used in many recipes to add depth to the flavors. Other options are almond, cherry, and mint extract. Pay attention to product information and recipe recommendations.  Spices: Baked goods can use a number of spices to suit your taste. Keep on hand the ones that are included in most of your recipes and match your taste.  Keep your baking skills on point with regular practice, and remember to maintain your ingredients by adding them to your cart.