🔥 KITCHEN SAFETY
What should you do before starting any food lab?
Wash your hands
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds.
What is the Temperature Danger Zone?
41°F–135°F.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?
16
What tool scrapes the sides of bowls?
Rubber scraper/spatula
What does a recipe yield tell you?
Number of servings.
Where should pot handles be turned on the stove?
Toward the center/inward.
What is cross-contamination?
Bacteria spreading from one food/surface to another.
Why is the Danger Zone unsafe?
Bacteria grow rapidly.
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3
What knife is best for peeling fruits and vegetables?
Paring knife
What does “preheat” mean?
Heat oven before cooking.
Why should you never use water on a grease fire?
It spreads the fire.
What illness is linked to undercooked poultry?
Salmonella.
How long can food safely sit out
2 hours.
What is 2/3 cup doubled?
1⅓ cups
What tool cuts fat into flour?
Pastry Blender
What does “cream butter and sugar” mean?
Beat until light and fluffy.
What is the safest way to put out a grease fire?
Smother it with a lid or use baking soda.
What illness is linked to deli meats and soft cheeses?
Listeria
What is the minimum internal temperature for poultry?
165°F.
What tool measures flour?
Dry measuring cups.
What tool cools baked goods?
Cooling Rack
Why read a recipe before starting?
To better understand steps, timing, and tools.
Why are dull knives more dangerous than sharp knives?
They slip more easily and cause injuries.
Name one safe way to thaw frozen food.
Refrigerator, cold water, or microwave.
Why can’t you rely on color to judge doneness?
Only temperature is accurate.
How should brown sugar be measured?
Packed firmly
What tool flips pancakes?
Turner/spatula
What does “fold in” mean?
Gentle mix