Great British Bake Off's Martha Collinson shares her baking tips for Easter weekend

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A large stoneware mixing bowl, like this one from Tala £30.99, and Salt evo digital scales, £20, are two baking essentials Next up you’ll need a large mixing bowl. If budget allows, an electric hand whisk will help take your baking up to the next level.” If you’re a beginner baker then Collinson advocates using a cheaper one, such as this 5 speed hand mixer from Wayfair, but if your skills are more advanced than she recommends Dualit 89303 hand mixer, £69.99. “Flapjacks and granola bars are great flourless bakes, as are cornflake flapjacks and rocky roads is another favourite,” says Collison, adding, “or try mastering desserts like cheesecake during the flour drought!” On her blog you’ll find recipes that are easy to follow, her cornflake flapjack recipe can be found here and made with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboards. Series three GBBO winner John Whaite remains a firm favourite with the IndyBest team, coming top in our review of the best baking books on the market.