Kosher is more complicated, and I don't have solid knowledge, so I won't comment on that. For halal: Baking generally doesn't use animal products, so it's less trouble to navigate baking under the halal guidelines. Eggs are halal in general. read more
For halal, things to look out for in desserts and pastries: Gelatin. It is halal if from a zabiha animal, otherwise not. Cheese. These can contain rennet, which, according to some scholars is only halal if from a zabiha animal. Whey. The byproduct of cheese making. Same issue as cheese. Alcohol. read more
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