Reddit reviews How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science

I would suggest reading more about the science of baking - this book is helpful and I got it out of my library.

So you can read about the science behind baking in there. But I've found that the best way I've learned is by following recipes from cookbooks/reputable websites and then slowly learning to tweak those recipes to my liking, and then completely creating my own recipes. Don't just jump in and start throwing random things into a bowl, because while you may get lucky once or twice, you don't want to get burnt out on failing.

I'm a big cake/cupcakes/pie/cookies type of gal - so if that's the sort of baking you're interested in, I would look at these cookbooks:

• Vegan Pie in the Sky
  
• Miette
  
• Martha Stewart's Cupcakes
  
  
  PS: Bread is tricky. I have barely gotten into the "follow the recipe" stage. So if you're asking about bread, don't follow the above advice. Because I know shit about bread. From what I can tell, the science is imperative and...I know none of it.
  
  Good luck! Keep us updated!