baking pantry essential ingredients on kitchen counter
  1. Start with the essentials, then add specialty items as you go.
  2. Buy ingredients you use often (like all-purpose flour and sugar) in larger quantities, to save money and to restock less.
  3. Buy smaller quantities of ingredients you use less often (like specialty flours or spices).
  4. Find a bulk grocery store to save even more money and cut down on packaging waste.
  5. Restock before busy baking seasons, such as the holidays.
  6. Check expiration dates every few months.