measuring tools

Measuring Tools• Liquid Measuring Cup

– Made of glass or plastic. Extra space at the top allows you to carry without spilling. Has a spout for easy pouring.

• Dry Measuring Cups– Used to measure dry and solid ingredients. A

basic set includes: 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup.

• Measuring Spoons– Used to measure small amounts of dry and liquid

ingredients. Most sets include: 1 Tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, and ¼ teaspoon.

Knives• Utility Knife– All purpose knife used to cut and slice many

foods.

• Paring Knife– Used to peel, cut, and slice small fruits and

vegetables.

• Bread Knife– Has a serrated or saw tooth edge that makes

cutting bread and cake easy.

• Boning Knife– Has a strong tip and narrow, flexible blade to

make it easy to separate meat or poultry from the bone.

• Slicing Knife– Used to slice meat and poultry.

• Chef’s Knife– Used for cutting, chopping, and slicing.

• Kitchen Shears– Used for tasks such as cutting dried fruit,

parsley, or chives, or snipping the skin from poultry.

• Peeler– Used to remove thin outer layer from

vegetables.

Knives & Other Cutting Tools

Other Cutting Tools• Grater– Used to shred cheese,

potatoes, and carrots, and to grate citrus peels and nutmeg.

• Cutting Board– Comes in a variety of sizes. Protects the

counter or table while you’re cutting.

Mixing Equipment• Pastry Blender

– U-shaped wires capped with handle. Used to cut fat into flour for making pastry dough.

• Whisk– Flexible wires held together by the handle. Used to

blend, stir, and beat.• Sifter

– A container with a blade that forces dry ingredients through a fin wire screen. Used to get rid of lumps or to mix dry ingredients thoroughly.

• Mixing Spoons– Used to mix, beat, and stir. Can be made of wood

or plastic.• Mixing Bowls

– Can be made of glass, plastic, or metal. Often sold in sets of different sizes.

Cooking & Baking Tools• Utility Fork/ Meat Fork– Has long, strong tines that aid in

lifting, carving, and turning various cuts of meat.

• Meat Thermometer– Used to measure the internal

temperature of meats and poultry.• Tongs– Used to turn foods or to transfer

them to another container. • Slotted Spoon– Used to lift solid pieces of food from

cooking liquid or sauce.

Cooking & Baking Tools• Ladle– Used to spoon soup or stew.

• Colander– Used for draining liquid from foods

such as cooked pasta. • Rubber Scrapper– Has a flat, flexible blade. Used to

scrape batter from containers. Also used to “fold” ingredients into one another.

• Rolling Pin– Used to roll out pastry, biscuit, or

cookie dough.

Cooking & Baking Tools• Pastry Brush/ Basting Brush– Used to brush sauces or

glazes on food.• Straight Edge Spatula– Has a long, flexible blade with

straight, dull edge. Used to level off ingredients when measuring, and frosting baked foods.

• Turner– Use for turning foods such as eggs and

pancakes, and to remove food from baking sheets.

• Wire Rack/ Cooling Rack– Used as a place to cool cookies and

other foods.

Cookware for the Range• Saucepan

– Have one long handle. Come in various sizes, usually with covers. Used for cooking foods on top of the range.

• Pots– Have two small handles and are generally larger

than saucepans. Used for cooking foods on the stovetop, but some may be put in the oven.

• Skillet– Also called frying pans. More shallow than a pot

or saucepan. Used for browning and frying foods.• Wok

– A pan designed for stir-frying. Deeper than a skillet. angled sides are wider at the top than the bottom.

Cookware for the Range• Steamer Basket

– Used for steaming foods such as vegetables. It is inserted into the saucepan to hold the food above boiling water

• Double Boiler– A two-part saucepan for gently heating delicate foods

without burning them. Boiling water in the lower compartment heats food in the upper compartment.

• Casserole Dishes– Covered or uncovered containers used for baking

mixed dishes. Usually made of heat resistant glass, pottery, or ceramic.

• Roasting Pan– Shallow pan used for roasting meat and poultry. Has

a rack on the bottom to keep meat and juices separate.

Baking PansCake Pan

Pie Pan

Muffin Pan

Loaf Pan

Baking Sheet/Jelly Roll Pan

Small Cooking Appliances• Toaster Oven– Can toast, bake, and brown

small amounts of food.

• Electric Skillet– Can fry, simmer, steam, roast, and

bake. Has a temperature control.

• Crockpot– Cooks foods at a low temperature

over many hours. Allows for safe cooking all day while you’re away.

Mixing and Cutting Appliances• Blender– Used for blending and liquefying

foods. Can also grate, chop, and mince.

• Food Processor– Used to slice, grate, shred, chop,

grind, and mix a variety of ingredients. Can also be used to knead dough.

• Mixer– Mixes and beats ingredients.

Comes in hand-held and stand models.

The Right Tool for the Job?1. _____________________- Peeling, cutting, and

slicing small fruits and vegetables. 2. _____________________-Shredding cheese.3. _____________________- Cutting fat into flour.4. _____________________- Stirring ingredients

together.5. _____________________- Whipping cream.6. _____________________- Lifting solid pieces of

food from a cooking liquid.

The Right Tool for the Job?7. _____________________- Stir-frying vegetables and small pieces of meat.8. _____________________- Draining liquid from cooked pasta.9. _____________________- Scraping batter from containers.10. _____________________- Serving soups and chili.