Measuring Technique
How do you measure 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
With a dry measuring cup, scoop & level with the back of a knife or off set spatule
The abbreviation for Tablespoon is...
TBSP
How many teaspoons make 1 TBSP?
3 tsp
Used to mix, puree, and emulsify liquids.
What is a blender?
Utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth or to incorporate air into a mixture
Whisk
How do you measure 1 tsp of baking soda?
Use a 1 tsp measuring spoon to scoop, then level with the back of a knife or on the edge of the box.
The abbreviation for teaspoon is...
tsp
How many Tablespoons make 1/4 cup?
4 TBSP
What attachment for the electric mixer have we used to make our pumpkin muffins and cookie batter?
Paddle attachment
Most important tool in the kitchen besides two clean hands
Chef Knife
How do you measure 1/3 cup of brown sugar?
With a 1/3 dry measuring cup, pack into the cup firmly until level
When reading a recipe, the yield means
The amount a recipe makes.
Explain how you would measure 3/4 cup of brown sugar.
Either
1/2 + 1/4
or
1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4
This piece of equipment helps automate the repetitive tasks of stirring, whisking, or beating.
Electric Mixer
This food preparation utensil is used to shape and flatten dough
Rolling pin
How do you measure 1 cup of milk?
Pour milk into a liquid measuring cup that is placed on a flat surface, and examine at eye level.
Measuring spoons come in four sizes in our class, what are they?
TBSP, TSP, 1/2 TSP, and 1/4 TSP
How many pints in a quart?
2 Pints
Used to chop or puree foods.
Food Processor
Used to cut pieces of dough and scrape workbenches.
Bench scraper
How do you measure 1 cup of flour?
Spoon in the flour with a spoon & spoon it into a dry measuring cup (1C) level off
Dry measuring cups come in 4 sizes in our class, what are they?
1 c, 1/2 c, 1/3 c, 1/4 c
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar but you need to double the recipe. How much should you measure?
1 and a 1/2 cup
This tool is used to blend ingredients or purée food in the container in which they are being prepared.
Immersion blender or stick blender
Used for fine grating or zesting?
Microplane