Kitchen Equipment Learning Target: I can identify common kitchen tools, equipment, and the uses for each

1. Measuring Spoons Used to measure dry or liquid ingredients Made of metal or plastic

2. Dry Measuring Cups Used to measure dry ingredients or fats Made of metal or plastic

3. Liquid Measuring Cup Used to measure liquid ingredients Has a spout and a handle Made of glass or see-through plastic

4. Metal Spatula Used to spread evenly or to level off measurements

5. Rubber Scraper Used to mix or scrape the sides of a bowl Flexible rubber allows you to get everything mixed through

6. Mixing Bowls Used to hold ingredients to be mixed together in a recipe Made of glass, metal, or plastic Come in many sizes

7. Pastry Blender Used to combine a fat (butter or shortening) with flour Typically how you start a pie crust or pastry dough

8. Grater Used to grate/shred cheese, vegetables, etc. May be just one panel or a box shape

9. Egg Beater Used to beat eggs

10. Wire Whip Used to combine foods together and mix Sometimes called a whisk

11. Tongs Used to pick up hot foods Used to serve food

12. Turner Used to flip foods during cooking Often referred to as a spatula

13. Slotted Spoon Used to serve foods stored in liquid to separate the solid pieces from the liquids

14. Pastry Brush Used to spread a liquid onto a food Could be for butter or egg wash on a baked good Could use for sauce on meat

15. Vegetable Brush Used to clean produce (fruits and vegetables) Very important to clean fruits and veggies before eating to stop spread of foodborne illness

16. Cutting Board Used to protect counters and tabletops from knives and food ALWAYS use a cutting board when cutting in the kitchen

17. Pot Holders Used to protect hands when removing items from heating elements (stovetop, oven, or microwave).

18. Colander Used to drain liquid

19. Funnel Used to transfer products from one container to another without making a mess

20. Pie Pan Used for baking pies Made of metal or glass

21. Muffin Pan Used for baking muffins or cupcakes Made of metal

22. Cookie Sheet Used for baking things on a flat surface Made of metal

23. Knives Used to cut things Come in all different sizes Important to choose the right knife for the job

24. Sauce Pan Used for heating products on the stove Has one long handle and a lid

25. Hand Mixer Used for combining ingredients Plugs into the wall and has different speed settings

26. Rolling Pin Used for rolling doughs or crushing items Usually made of wood

27. Peeler Used to peel fruits and vegetables

28. Sifter Used to sift dry ingredients (add air and break up clumps) Typically used for flour

29. Wooden Spoons Used to mix, stir, and serve foods Made of wood

30. Ladle Used to serve sauces or liquids Made of metal or plastic