Getting kids involved in home baking is a great way of improving their skills in the kitchen. Under parental supervision, youngsters can be taught basic recipes such as how to make cookies or fairy buns, which is something that will stay with them all their lives.

Having the right cookware to hand is essential for home baking, with mixing bowls perhaps one of the most crucial pieces of equipment. An ideal item for home cooks is the 20cm Mauviel M’passion Copper Beating Bowl, priced at £48.40 from Head Cook and Bottlewasher. Its bronze handle will make it easier for lifting - perfect for filling up baking trays with sweet treats.

Speaking of baking trays, the Silverwood 12 x 9 x 0.75in 12-hole bun tray is just the product to have in any home kitchen. It is available for just £8.25 at Head Cook and Bottlewasher and will make home baking all the easier.