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Used to mix batters and doughnuts. Also used to scrape down the sides of mixing bowls and make sure all batter gets poured into a baking dish
Rubber Scraper / Silicone Spatula
Describe the purpose of a slotted spoon
This is used to mix ingredients into batters, doughs, salads, etc.
Mixing Bowl
Describe the purpose of a Metal / Offset Spatula
Used to spread icing on cakes and even out batter when pouring into a baking dish
Used to measure wet ingredients like sugar, water, vegetable oil, honey, etc.
Liquid Measuring Cups
Used to beat eggs and other kinds of batter before putting it on, or in, a cooking surface. You can also whip cream by hand.
Egg Beater
Describe the purpose of a ladle
Can be metal or plastic. Remove big pieces of food from hot liquids such as potatoes from soup
A flat and smooth surface for knives to safely cut food. It also protects the counter tops from damage.
Cutting Board
Describe the purpose of a peeler
Used to remove the outside layers of skinned produce such as carrots and potatoes
Used to measure small amounts of dry or wet ingredients.
Measuring Spoons
Used to slice butter into small pieces and mix dough together at the same time
Pastry Blender
Knives are used to cut food into smaller pieces. Specific knives do specific jobs with certain kinds of foods.
A bowl shape with small holes in the bottom so typically hot liquid can drain out
Colander
Describe the purpose of oven mitts
Used as protective gloves when handling hot items like cookie trays. Can be padded with cottony layers or made of silicone
Used to measure large amounts of ingredients like flour, baking soda, salt, etc.
Dry Measuring Cups
A whisk is used to incorporate air into ingredients, such as egg whites or sponge cake mix.
Wire Whisk
What is a vegetable brush used for?
Used to clean and scrub produce with a hard outside skin like potatoes, carrots, and apples
Used to shape pie dough into a circle and bake pies in the oven
Pie Plate / Pie Tin
Describe the purpose of a grater
Used to shave food into smaller pieces such as cheese. Can also be used to zest fruit.
Used to flatten, shape, and roll out dough to a specific thickness. French style has a tapered end, but other styles have handles on the ends.
Rolling Pin
A versatile hand tool of various sizes used to stir together different kinds of food, batters, doughs, and beverages. Can be made from bamboo, a walnut tree, or a cherry tree.
Wooden Mixing Spoons
What is a Pastry Brush used for?
Mostly used for cooking liquid such as pasta sauce, soups, and boiling water
Sauce Pan
Describe the purpose of a Sifter
Used to incorporate air into dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar and make them lighter in the batter or dough
Used to mix ingredients together into a dough or batter. You can whip, mix, and knead with different attachments. You use this piece of equipment by hand.