There are a few assumptions made when cooking and baking that aren't always clear if you haven't spent a ton of time in the kitchen. To make things as easy as possible here's your basic guide to any ingredients you might have questions about in my recipes:
Before you start cooking, read through the entire recipe and make sure you have all the ingredients and the time needed to complete it. I like to measure out all the ingredients in small bowls before I begin (called mise en place in a professional kitchen) so I don't end up having to run to the store in the middle of a recipe because I ran out of flour.
Happy cooking/baking!!
-Teresia